General 

Different activities will require different kit and at different times of year. This is a guide to help you decide what to bring for our activities, along with an idea of what we supply, so you also know what you don't need! 

In some of our centres bedding is provided, but in others you will need to bring sheets or a sleeping bag and often your own pillow helps. This will be included in the final information so please check this for information specific to your holiday.

We provide 3 meals a day while away but you may need some spending money for hot chocolate, souvenirs and other small items.

Mountains - climbing, scrambling and walking

You will need to bring appropriate personal clothing and equipment such as:

• A Wind/Waterproof jacket and waterproof overtrousers.
• A good pair of walking boots suitable for mountain paths and socks.
• Layers of clothing work well in the hills so bring items such as a warm pullover, thin fleece, thermals, T shirts.
• The weather can also be warm so bring sunglasses, sunblock, a hat and shorts!
• Day sack (30lites) for carrying lunch and spare clothing on the mountain.
• A waterbottle
• Some people also bring walking poles.

Water- canoe, kayak, surf

You will need to bring appropriate personal clothing and equipment such as:

• A well fitted wetsuit/ steamer/ shortie with swim kit, rashvest and shoes or wetsuit boots.
• We have some kayak cags which you can borrow on request, you will need layers for under this such as a thin fleece or two.
• We have buoyancy aids and helmets for kayaking
• Bring your surfboard or bodyboard, as we have a limited number for group use

Expedition, survival 

Each expedition and survival event is different, so we haven't got a one size fits all list. See your final information for more details.

Overseas travel 

Swiss Francs are widely available in the UK, maestro cards work in most swiss cashpoints (though be aware of limited availability in some resorts) and credit cards are widely accepted. Please note that meals are not provided in transit and a small amount of euros is useful for breakfast stops.

For travel by coach, some people prefer to bring a neck support, pillow, rug or sleeping bag. Many people find it helpful to bring earplugs, a book, mp3 or dvd player to help getting to sleep. For those with travel sickness it helps to take the appropriate medication before and through the journey.

You will also need to read our documents section as you will need a valid passport, visas and travel insurance.