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Ski clothing and equipment is expensive to buy. We advise against spending lots of money on ski specific gear but rather to beg, borrow or scrounge from friends, neighbours and relatives. Second hand shops often have items of clothing for sale and sometimes supermarkets like Lidls and other stores sell items at really good prices.
We recommend the ‘layer principle’ building from a base layer of thermal underwear that wicks perspiration away from the body, a shirt for warmth; a fleece sweater for warmth and an outer shell that is wind and waterproof.
Goggles are a necessity as sunglasses are useless when snow is falling.
See the Cadet Kit List for what is required - note that there is little spare time so don’t bring lots of clothes. Storage capacity in the coach hold is limited and only 20 kg of baggage will be permitted on board.
Basic Expedition Kitlist
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Passport |
EHIC medical card |
Waterproofs |
Sheet sleeping bag & pillow case |
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Ski type jacket |
Salopettes or ski trousers |
Ski gloves |
Ski goggles (with double lenses) |
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Sunglasses |
Woollen hat/balaclava |
Scarf |
Small rucksack |
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Boots (walking) |
Pullovers/fleece top |
Socks |
Trousers |
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Rugby/T-shirts |
Plastic lunch box & flask |
Washing requisites |
Towel |
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Whistle |
Pencil and paper |
Torch |
Plastic survival bag |
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Thermos type flask |
Emergency food |
Thermal underwear (inc. long johns) |
Swimming costume |
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Walking socks |
Track suit or similar |
Sun barrier cream & lip cream (high factor) |
Off duty clothes - you do not need a huge amount |