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What Kit to Bring

Equipment you'll need for your time here

Equipment lists

Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment and pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity, particularly in winter.

If you are thinking about buying equipment (things like ice axe, boots and crampons in particular for the winter courses) but are not too sure what to get we would advise you to come and try our equipment and then make your purchases after the course. We have a range of most equipment items you can try during the course and there is advice on hand from other students as well as the staff.

Essential items you should bring with you:

Summer Mountaineering & Paddling

Basic outdoor warm clothing, thick socks, underwear, shirts, fleeces, hats & gloves
General trekking trousers are recommended, not jeans though
Thermal vest or thin fleece tops & bathing costume for under wet suits
Thermos flask / water bottle
Box or bag for packed lunch
Waterproof 1:50,000 map of the Cairngorms & compass (hill courses only).
Personal first aid kit, wash bag, sun glasses, sun screen, insect repellent, alarm clock.
A towel is supplied but you may wish to bring your own particularly if on a paddling course.
Gym kit if you wish to use the gym.
Harness, belay device & rock shoes if you want to use the climbing wall.
For open canoe courses, a pair of wellies are very useful.