What Scottish winter mountain gear to hopefully not use? – Page 2 – Chat Forum

Houns · 2024-01-19T09:13:20Z

Off up north soon, shall be doing some bimbling around the hills if weather is on my side. I’m no mountaineer, I’m fully aware of my (lack of) abilities, fitness and have no intention of putting myself in any position to have to call out mountain rescue. However, accidents can happen and weather can change suddenly, I’d rather look at/carry my unused kit than look for it when I need it, so I’m after some spikes for my boots to put on if I come across any ice and maybe even an ice axe? Obviously first aid/clothes/water/shelter/whistle/maps etc go without saying, anything else you can suggest? Hopefully I won’t need, I’ll venture up to snow lines and will turn back, so not looking to buy the best kit, proper basic do the job stuff is what I’m after.

69er_Gav

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Whilst not inexperienced in the hills, I am a relative novice in full winter conditions. Last winter I purchased my first pair of crampons and proceeded to carry them up umpteen Munro's where they were not necessary. Last weekend they came into their own and I wouldn't have summited without them, totally justified the previous trips where they might have been of use.

Posted : 21/01/2024 9:13 pm

Spin

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It's sunscreen you’ll be needing:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-68119951

Posted : 28/01/2024 5:04 pm

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Houns

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Shorts, t-shirts and chainsaw kit is what I should’ve brought

Posted : 28/01/2024 6:07 pm

matt_outandabout

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Toasty warm...

Posted : 28/01/2024 6:10 pm