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Kit Lists 

Here you will find a full and comprehensive list of the kit to bring on any course or activity.  If anything extra is needed it will clearly be stated in correspondence during the booking process. 

Having the correct equipment and clothing will allow comfort on the hill in any weather.  It will provide a nicer learning environment and better overall experience.

The kit lists are laid out specific to each discipline we offer.  Please bring along a suitable amount of clothing, gear and personal effects in relation with your chosen activity and duration of the session. 

HILL WALKING

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Mid Layer

Insulation (spare warm top)

Hat & Gloves

Sturdy Walking Boots

25-30L Rucksack

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water (minimum)

Personal Medication

Camera

Walking Poles

Silva Expedition 4 compass (Navigation Courses)

Walking in the Lake District on Sca Fell

SCRAMBLING/MOUNTAINEERING

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Mid Layer

Insulation (spare warm top)

Hat & Gloves

Mountaineering Boots/Sturdy Walking Boots

25-30L Rucksack

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water (Minimum)

Personal Medication

Camera

Helmet*

Harness*

*Provided by LDM

Scrambling on Pinnacle Ridge

WINTER WALKING/MOUNTAINEERING

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Mid Layer

Insulation (spare warm top) [Down or Primaloft]

*Winter Mountaineering Boots (B1/B2)

30-40L Rucksack

Head Torch

Ski Goggles

Hats & Gloves & Spares (at least 3 pairs of gloves)

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water

Hot drink

Personal Medication

Camera

Walking Poles

Helmet*

Ice Axe*

Crampons*

Make sure everything can be packed inside the bag - no loose items on the outside (ice axes are the exception; these are stored and attached using the straps and attachments)

*Provided or hired from LDM

Striding Edge in Winter

ROCK CLIMBING

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Mid Layer

Insulation (spare warm top)

Hat & Gloves

Mountaineering Boots/Approach Shoes 

Rock shoes

30-40L Rucksack

Spare Hats & Gloves

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water

Hot drink

Personal Medication

Camera

Helmet*

Harness*

Belay Plate*

Nut Key*

120cm Sling*

*Provided by LDM

Rock Climbing at Wallowbarrow Crag

CANYONING

High quality full length 3mm wetsuit*
Buoyancy Aids*
Spray cagoule*

Neoprene socks*
Helmet (water helmet designed for aquatic environments)*

Technical canyoning equipment*
Hardware & ropes*
Group kit & emergency equipment*

What you need to bring:

Swimming costume/swimwear (to wear underneath the wetsuit)


Rash vest/baselayer (to wear underneath the wetsuit) [strictly no cotton t-shirts] Shorts/board shorts (to be worn over the wetsuit, to protect the bum area of the suits when sliding)


Sturdy trainers/walking boots


A full change of clothes for afterwards
Large towel or changing robe
Personal medication

*Provided by LDM

Canyoning in the Esk Gorge

CONTACT

We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals. 

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Phone or WhatsApp:

07458353048

If calls are missed we will respond when possible, please leave a voicemail or text message where possible.

Thank you

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