In reply to afx22:
Last tme I went winter walking it was on a UKC weekend trip years ago!
We went up Snowdon and this is what I wore/carried.
Scarpa Triolet B2 boots with Grivel G12's
Thin socks and slightly thicker socks
long johns
Mammut Base jump pants and a pair of gaiters (if I know it is going to be deep snow) tend to wear them then take them off as and when
Helly Hansen base layer and a RAB Vr smock
thin, warm gloves
buff and a hat
Carry map and compass and snacks :0)
When it was a lot colder higher up, I put on a pair of primaloft mitts (prefer mitts as I run cold in my hands), a long sleeved cotton t shirt under my VR smock and a waterproof jacket for wind resistance. Each person is different but this is what I've always worn and works for me.
In my rucksack, 2 spare pairs of gloves and 2 hats, first aid kit, GPS (never use it), headtorch and emergency Petzl elite torch, antifog ski goggles, primaloft hoody, lunch, 3 litre camelbak, flask, sunglasses, emergency blizzard type bag x 2 (1 to waterproof my kit and one to use) cheap waterproof trousers and my phone. As overkill as this seems, I have a Spot messenger which I use to send a text when I get to the top and another when I'm setting off. I didn't buy this, I won it as a prize with a years subscription and some may think overkill but I liked it and if I was out all the time in winter, I'd use it.
On the outside of my sack, I have my axe (basic t rated) and I always use walking poles in my case Black Diamond ones. If needs be, then I use my axe but you'll need to gain experience on when and how to use that same goes with crampons.
Think thats probably about it. I never carry a helmet when winter walking or extra leg insulation and obviously all this wil change if I'm going out overnight or climbing.
Without teaching you to suck eggs and I don't mean to sound condescending.............. always tell someone where you're going, which route etc and stick to it. Even if you're an experienced summer map reader, make sure you can use a map and compass in full on winter conditions as it is hellish! And definately try to get on a winter skills course. It's not only about axe arrest and how to use crampons, you learn much more and it gives you the confidence in your kit and yourself to go out in winter. Me personally, I also like into the hills to go out with someone else for company.
Anyway, I've clearly rambled on but this is perfect for me and has been for years, each to their own. Hope this helps and enjoy yourself.
Den
Post edited at 14:47