What’s in your trail running pack?
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Kim Strom
We’re in the mountains, and that means being able to take care of ourselves in the event of an accident or foul weather. Guides will have additional resources, such as satellite phones and first aid kits. Our Guide to Trail Running in the Alps, sent upon signing up for a trip, has full details on what to bring. You’ll know what works best for you, but, in general, we’d suggest the following:
- Dry shirt, warm hat, liner gloves
- Rain shell
- Dry socks
- Sunscreen, Vaseline or other anti-chafe lubricant
- Extra francs, passport, credit card, ATM card, Swiss card
- Map of the area, route and map description for the day, if self-guided
- Baseball cap
- Sunglasses
- Cell phone
- Soft flasks/bladder with at least 1.5 liters capacity
- Personal snacks for the day to supplement those provided by the Guide
Kim Strom
Besides being the Content Producer for Run the Alps, Kim is a freelance writer and photographer who works with PatitucciPhoto. She co-created the online resources for trail running and mountain sports: ALPSinsight and Sierra Trail Runs.