Interactive Munro Checklist

Elliot Forbes

📆 Jan 21, 2024

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Pre-Hike Checklist

Before you go on any hike, you should do the following:

Check the Weather Forecast - are you prepared for the worst?

Plan your route - WalkHighlands is a fantastic resource for pre-planned routes!

Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be expecting back

Check the Avalanche Forecast

Summer Munros Gear

Summer munros can still be dangerous if you are unprepared!

Hiking Bag

Hiking Boots + Socks

Bring Enough Water To Match The Hike - We typically have a water bladder with about 2L of water in our bags for easy access

Food - you'll get hungry on the longer hikes, sandwiches are a welcome summit meal

Waterproof Jacket

Warm Mid-Layer Jacket

Light Gloves

Suncream

Map + Compass + Navigation Skills

Route's GPX files downloaded onto your navigation devices

Optional Extras

You don’t always need this additional equipment, but it can really help improve your hiking experience:

Hiking Poles - to save your knees

Sunglasses - for the cool summit shot

Winter Munros Gear

Winter conditions can make even the most straightforward hike deadly at times. Ensure you’re prepared with the right gear for even the most challenging conditions!

Crampons - a game changer on the snow

Buff - keep your neck and head a little warmer

Winter Beanie - something that covers your ears is essential!

Ice Axe - essential for self-arresting falls

Emergency Shelter Tent - a great temporary shelter for having food or in case of genuine emergency

Reflective Emergency Blankets - cheap and lightweight, I always have some in my bag

Charged Head Torches - essential during short winter days

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