Hiking and trekking equipment:
-Hiking boots with proper gripping soles(ei. Vibram)and ankle support.
-35 to 40 liter capacity mountain backpack (too big is better than too small!)
-Waterproof jacket and trousers for rain protection.
-Warm jacket and gloves.
-Sun protection kit (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen).
-Water bottle or pouch (min capacity 1.5 liter or 2 quarts).
- Light pair of trousers and shorts for hiking.
-Big duffle bag with your name tag for personal belongings and change of clothes.
-Personal washing kit, first aid kit with personal medical treatment if you are taking one.
-Small head-light + extra set of batteries.
-Camera and a pair of retractable hiking poles (optional).
Snow shoeing equipment: same as hiking plus:
- High, ankle supporting, warm and waterproof hiking boots, with proper gripping soles.
-gaiters are essential!
-Gloves and mittens.
- Warm winter socks and long underwear.
- Snowshoes and hiking or skiing poles.
Off-piste skiing equipment:
-Set of skis,bindings,boots and poles in good shape (sharp edges and properly maintained ski soles).
-Warm waterproof ski suit.
-A pair of gloves AND mittens.
-Mountain back-pack (20 liter max. capacity)
-Sun protection kit.
-Water bottle or pouch (min. capacity 1.5 l or 2 quarts)
-Avalanche rescue kit (snow shovel and probe, Avalanche Victim Detector AVD)
Ski-touring equipment:
- A quality set of touring skis and bindings, with matching pair of touring skins.
-Ski-touring boots with gripping soles.
-30 to 40 liter capactiy mountain back pack with ski straps.
-Water proof pair of trousers and jacket.
-Water bottle or pouch (min. capacity 1.5 liter or 2 quarts).
-Pair of gloves AND mittens.
-Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
-Avalanche rescue kit ( Snow shovel and probe, ADV)
