Accursed Mountains Balkan Winter
Clothing and footwear (do not use cotton; choose quick-drying materials and/or wool)
- Long unlined winter hiking trousers
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- 2 × mid-layer sweaters or fleece jackets
- Warm down jacket or synthetic jacket
- Buff and beanie or headband
- Winter socks
- Waterproof unlined jacket and trousers
- Waterproof gloves and spare gloves/mittens
- Warm, stiff waterproof mountaineering boots, preferably category C
Gear
- Sunglasses, preferably category 3/4
- Ski goggles
- Winter sleeping bag; optionally a liner and an extra thin insulating blanket for the unstaffed hut
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Large trekking backpack (55–65 L)
- Gaiters
- Sit mat for the snow
- Trekking poles with winter baskets
- Waterproof bags to pack critical items
- At least two liters of water capacity: we recommend a 1-liter Nalgene bottle, supplemented with e.g. a thermos or extra bottle
- Personal care kit: sunscreen (minimum SPF 30), toiletries, lip balm, toothbrush, toilet paper, etc.
- Medication if applicable
- Basic first aid kit: e.g. blister plasters, emergency blanket, sports tape, bandages, etc.
Travel items
- Important documents
- Passport
- Insurance documents
- Essential medical information
- Payment methods
Optional
- Earplugs
- Camera
- Extra snacks and drinks
- Compass, map of the area with map case, GPS watch
- Power bank with cables
Available in the huts
- Hut slippers / sandals
- Towels
