[expand title=”What clothes do I need for the ascents?”]
- Technical mountain clothing taking into account the time of year and mountain conditions. Thermal underwear, warm clothing (polartec, primalotf, feathers), raincoat, windbreaker or goretex, semi-rigid mountain boots, gloves and hat.
[expand title=”For ascents, is it better to go with one or two poles?”]
- At least one, but if you are skilled at using them you can carry both. Ideally, they should be foldable for when you’re not using them.
[expand title=”What kind of boots do I need to climb the Aneto peak?”]
- Semi-rigid, high-legged boots, to protect the ankle, and relatively waterproof.
[expand title=”What is the difference between trekking boots and hiking boots?”]
- The high mountain ones are stiffer in the sole and the shaft is higher.
[expand title=”How much water do I have to carry to do an expert level ascent?”]
- A litre and a half of water and isotonic tablets in case we need to take more water from the glacier or snow.
[expand title=”Can I pay in the mountain huts by credit card?”]
- Almost always but it’s good to carry cash (in case the cover fails).
[expand title=”What clothing do I need for mountain biking?”]
- Bib shorts, loose-fitting trousers and T-shirt, gloves, warm clothes and fanny pack or backpack.
[expand title=”Are MTB protections necessary?”]
- Yes, especially if you are going to do enduro because they will protect your elbows and knees in a fall.
[expand title=”From what age can I start cross-country ski?”]
- To adapt to both the snow and the material the ideal age is 4 years old and to start learning technique from 5 years old.
[expand title=”What kind of gloves do you need for cross-country skiing?”]
- Any glove that protects from the cold and allows hand mobility on the pole strap.
[expand title=”Do you need a helmet for cross-country ski?”]
- No.
[expand title=”What kind of shoes do I need for Nordic walking?”]
- Sport shoes, soft-soled and comfortable.