Would you get off the sofa and try to run a marathon without any training? No?! With a good base level of fitness, endurance and cardiovascular training, the challenge will still be hard, but the enjoyment levels will be higher and you’ll minimise the risk of injury.
You don’t have to be an Iron Woman/Man to complete a long distance trek or DofE Expedition. Far from it. By following a these TOP 10 TIPS, long distance trekking is available to anyone; you just have to be sensible, do some focused training and work a bit for it. The results are a more enjoyable trek, limiting the possibility of injuries.
Summit attempts start the day or evening before when plans are made, you pack your bag and head for an early night tucked in warm comfortable sleeping bags. Pretending to sleep the brain runs through what could possibly happen the following day. The ultimate question is - Will there be success?
Given some simple avalanche awareness and avoidance tools and techniques, there is no reason why a winter mountaineer, skier, snowshoer or hill walker can't build their knowledge and skill level to plan and enjoy a safe day out in the wonderful winter mountains.
Arguably the most important piece of equipment you'll purchase for a winter day out in the mountains. Winter boots are certainly a work horse. They form a major part of your 'tools of the trade' and are the absolute foundation for your day out in the winter mountains.