Mountaineering Scotland
The 12 Days of Snowledge
Day 6: Essential kit for winter mountain adventures 
Epic winter adventures – even if they’re only a hike up the road to the Long Crags in the Old Kilpatrick Hills – are even more fun when you are well prepared and have clothing and equipment suitable for the conditions.
If you’re heading out for a short winter hike, you can probably get away with minimal kit, but for longer days it makes sense to be prepared for all eventualities and pack a few extras just in case!
Think about packing for…
Keeping warm and dry
Moving around on snow and ice
Safety and comfort
Read the full article on the blog: http://www.mountaineering.scot/…/thinkwinter-essential…
What are your winter essentials? Let us know in the comments!
