Alpine Adventure Equipment

Ski clothing and equipment is expensive to buy. We advise against spending lots of money on ski specific gear but rather to beg, borrow or scrounge from friends, neighbours and relatives. Second hand shops often have items of clothing for sale and sometimes supermarkets like Lidls and other stores sell items at really good prices.

We recommend the ‘layer principle’ building from a base layer of thermal underwear that wicks perspiration away from the body, a shirt for warmth; a fleece sweater for warmth and an outer shell that is wind and waterproof.

Goggles are a necessity as sunglasses are useless when snow is falling.

See the cadet kit list below for what is required - note that there is little spare time so don’t bring lots of clothes. Storage capacity in the coach hold is limited and only 20 kg of baggage will be permitted on board.