Packing List

We have a full suggested packing list written out below for you in the doc below! 

Remember that Göscheneralp is at 1500m. Therefore, the temperatures can drop easily at night and change quickly during the day. Come prepared :)

General Gear

• Passport (needed to travel to Switzerland if coming from abroad)

• If you are driving, a Swiss highway 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

• Ear plugs and eye mask (if it helps you sleep)

• Music instrument for live jams!

Climbing Gear

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!

Clothes 

• 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

Food and Cooking

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

Camping gear [if camping]

• 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
  
  

Extras

• Picnic blanket

• Yoga Mat

• Camera