Comeragh Mountaineering Club

 

Affiliated to the Mountaineering Council of Ireland

 

Essential Gear Requirements for Hillwalking:

 

• Boots with good grip and ankle support
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Trousers / Leggings
• Good Socks
• Warm Clothes (Fleece is ideal)
• Warm Hat
• Gloves
• Packed Lunch
• Hot Drink
• Water (min 1 litre) (In addition to hot drink)
• Rucksack
• Watch
• Change of clothes in car for end of walk

 

Other Useful items:

 

• Trekking Poles
• Spare Socks
• Mobile Phone
• Torch
• Whistle
• Bivvy Bag                                                                                            

 

Additional in Summer:                                           Additional in Winter:

 

• Extra Water                                                      Extra Warm Clothing   

• Sunscreen                                                         Extra Hot Drink / Food

• Hat / Cap                                                         Spare Hat / Gloves / Socks
• Sunglasses                                                        in Rucksack

 

Notes:

• Jeans or Trainers are not allowed under any circumstances.
• If you do not have the Essential Gear listed above, you will not accompany the Comeragh Mountaineering Club on the Grade “C” or any club walk.
• Rambling, Hillwalking and Climbing are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
• Any queries please ring Brian Jacob (e-mail - brianj2@musgrave.ie )