Layer for the weather you'll get
Base layer, midlayer and a waterproof shell beat one heavy coat. Hills make their own weather.
Essential tips
Walk further, more comfortably
The advice our guides give at every trailhead — useful whether you're joining us or heading out alone.
Break boots in before the trip
Two or three local walks in the boots you'll travel with saves a week of blisters abroad.
Carry more water than feels necessary
Two litres per person for a full day, plus a way to refill at huts, fountains or streams.
Know your day's numbers
Distance, ascent and daylight together decide the pace. Plan roughly 4 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of climb.
Bring a paper backup
A map and compass weigh almost nothing and keep working when a phone battery does not.
Tell someone your route
Share the plan and expected finish time — especially on self-guided trips.