What to bring:
We have a full suggested packing list written out below for you in the doc below! Remember that Goescheneralp is at 1500m so temperatures can drop easily at night. It's in the mountains also, so weather changes quickly! Come prepared :)
Passport (needed to travel to Switzerland if coming from abroad)
If you are driving, a high-way Vignette: https://www.ch.ch/en/vehicles-and-traffic/how-to-behave-in-road-traffic/motorway-vignette/#
Cash (for drinks, often needed in huts, CHF preferably, EUR can often be okay)
Head torch
Water bottle/hydration pouch (at least 2l)
Towel
First aid kit
Toiletries (don’t forget to bring sunscreen!)
Power bank
Music instrument for live jam :D
What gear you bring is dependent on what kind of climbing you want to do.
Climbing shoes
Helmet
Harness
Belay device
Dependent / optional
Guidebook
Sport climbing gear (quickdraws, locking carabiners etc.)
Trad gear
Climbing Rope (ideally 70m rope, but 60m is enough for most)
OR double ropes (50m can be okay, 60m is enough)
Crash pad
Remember to label your gear so you don’t lose it!
Waterproof layers in case of rain!
Warm layer (e.g. thick fleece or insulated jacket)
Warm hat for in evenings
Hiking boots or approach shoes
Sunglasses / suncap
T-shirts you can hike / climb in
Trousers you can hike / climb in
Swimming gear (for the little lake close by)
Shoes for the shower (e.g. flip flops)
Socks
Underwear
Clothes can rip while climbing, so consider this when choosing what to bring
We will be providing breakfast and dinner. Please bring your own
Camping Cup
Camping Bowl
Cutlery
Washing up material to do your own dishes
You need to bring food for:
Snacks
Lunch
If you want to make yourself a hot lunch or a coffee at the crag also bring a stove and appropriate fuel
Tent (make sure you know how to pitch it)
2-3-season sleeping bag (or warmer)
2-3-season sleeping pad/mat (or warmer)
Repair kit for tent and sleeping mat
Picnic blanket
Yoga Mat
