We recommend that people joining snowshoe walks are equipped with the following:
Lightweight plastic snowshoes
Ski Poles
Avalanche Transceiver
Snow Shovel
Thermal underwear- 1 set as a base layer
Fleece
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof over trousers
Warm hat
Warm gloves
Warm walking socks
Gaiters (not essential but very good for keeping dry feet)
Sun hat or peaked cap
Sunglasses/Goggles
Camera
Binoculars
Sun block for face and lips
40 litre rucksack
Head torch and batteries
Personal First Aid kit (plasters,compede, paracetamol)
Water bottle or Platypus
Penknife
Change of clothing to include: underwear, tracksuit bottoms/ long-johns, dry shirt, spare socks.
Paperback novel
Maps
Ear plugs (there is always one snorer)
Snack bars/dried fruit/chocolate (though picnics supplied by refuges are usually ample)
Sheet sleeping bag (blankets supplied by refuges)
Swimsuit for the thermal baths (they provide towels, robe and flip-flops).