Here's the suggested packing list for November through March:
- good pair of lightweight, waterproof, hiking boots
- six pairs of padded hiking socks
- six changes of underwear
- a hat to shield your face
- three pairs of hiking pants
- pair of water-resistant hiking pants
- medium-weight, water-proof jacket -- hood suggested
- three or four long-sleeved shirts for hiking
- two lightweight turtlenecks for hiking that wick away moisture
- loose-fitting work-out clothes
- trainers, and socks, for strength training
- pack to carry your water
- very casual dinner attire (feel free to wear the same outfit each night :)
We do provide generous amounts of shampoo, soaps, and high-quality sunscreen (50).
Please note that we do not provide medical supplies such as pain relievers or blister pads. There is a pharmacy in the village should a need arise. If you want to avoid blisters, please, please, please, wear-in your new boots before arrival.
If you live in England, here is the best boot-fitter available:
'Dave The Boot': -
Breaking Away
28 Holywell Hill
St Albans
AL1 1BX
01727 833586
It is essential that people book a boot fitting in advance with Dave as he has a long waiting list. He will not sell boots to people if he knows they are going to receive heavy use within 2 weeks of purchase, as they will not have been worn in properly. He adheres strictly to a boot fitter's code of practice.