It's not summer any more!?
The recent heatwave is fading: expect a return to normal unsettled autumnal weather.
What ever expedition you are doing this October you need to be prepared for everything:
Basics:
- Don't forget the Big 5!
- Remember route cards & maps ALL in waterproof map cases.
- Check your tents: check them by putting them up BEFORE the hike
- Food: organise who is taking what food
- Clothing: waterproof jacket and trousers: is yours good enough? Bring enough warm clothes and one spare set of dry.
- Boots: adequate footwear is essential. Avoid blisters at all costs.
- Reflective gear: in case you get caught out in the dark!
- Consult the kit list and chapter on equipment in the RGS expedition manual (also available on this site: Expedition Training page)
Check the training pages and videos on this blog for more advice.
You need to hope for the best weather (i.e. sunny, calm beautiful autumn sunshine, with cool evenings) but be absolutely prepared for the WORST (i.e. howling gales, lashing rain, cold during the day and stormy at night ... i.e. really nasty!)
For Gold groups: it is common for conditions to deteriorate up high this time of year, so do prepare warm clothing for cold / wet conditions in the mountains.
It's often like this ... a typical wet autumn morning taking tents down ... don't be surprised by weather like this at this time of year... get prepared.
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