Equipment
It is the reponsibility of every person joining a hike to be adequately equiped. The leader of the hike has the right to refuse persons who in his/her opinion are inadequately equiped or prepared for the hike. For a list of grades of hikes see Calendar of Events.
Grade 1 and 2 hikes
The following list details the essential (minimal) equipment that every hiker should bring:
- Hillwalking boots (with adequate grip and ankle support)
- Adequate clothing (for altitudes and weather conditions encountered on the hike) with spare top or fleece
- Raingear: waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof over-trousers
- Rucksack (with waterproof liner or cover)
- Hat and gloves (especially in winter)
- Sufficient food and drink
Grade 3, 4, and 5 hikes
In addition to the equipment listed above, hikers should bring:
- Gaithers
- Map, compass and whistle
- Head torch and spare battery
- First aid kit/medication
- Bivy bag/survival bag
- Sun block, sun hat and sunglasses (especially in high summer or in snow conditions)
- Midge repellent (in summer)
More detailed information can be found on the website of the Mountaineering Council of Ireland:
equipment list for hill walking.
Scrambling
The website of the Mountaineering Council of Ireland lists the necessary
scrambling equipment.
Climbing
The website of the Mountaineering Council of Ireland lists the necessary equipment for
single-pitch climbing and
multi-pitch climbing.