Here's the suggested packing list for June through September:
- good pair of lightweight, waterproof, hiking boots or trail running shoes
- six pairs of padded hiking socks
- six changes of underwear
- optional: a hat to shield your face
- three or four pairs of hiking shorts -- one pair of hiking pants
- one pair of water-proof hiking pants
- medium-weight, water-proof jacket -- hood suggested
- three to six lightweight shirts for hiking that wick away moisture
- loose-fitting work-out clothes
- trainers and light-weight socks
- pack to carry your water (we provide you with water bottle)
- very casual dinner attire (feel free to wear the same outfit each night :)
- swimming suit
We do provide generous amounts of shampoo, soaps, and high-quality sunscreen (50) along with a thick robe and slippers.
Please note that we do not provide medical supplies such as pain relievers or blister pads. There is a pharmacy in the village should a need arise. If you want to avoid blisters, please, please, please, wear-in your new boots before arrival; and don't assume that boots you wore a year ago will be kind to your feet this year.
If you live in England, here is the best boot-fitter available:
'Dave The Boot': -
Breaking Away
28 Holywell Hill
St Albans
AL1 1BX
01727 833586
It is essential that people book a boot fitting in advance with Dave as he has a long waiting list. He will not sell boots to people if he knows they are going to receive heavy use within 2 weeks of purchase, as they will not have been worn in properly. He adheres strictly to a boot fitter's code of practice.