Trekking FAQs
We know that before venturing into the mountains, you may have questions. Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about our routes, equipment, levels, and much more. If you still have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us!
Simply Select the activity, choose the date, and click the BOOK button. You'll be connected to the payment platform, make the deposit, and your reservation will be complete..
Once you make your reservation, please read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS carefully, as they are your contract and rules of conduct.
If the activity hasn't been approved yet because we haven't reached the minimum number of participants, registration is free. You'll simply be added to the waiting list.
Once the minimum number of people required to approve the activity has been reached, Picos Outdoor will contact you, and you can definitively reserve your spot by confirming your reservation by paying a deposit through the payment platform.
To participate in the activity individually, or with fewer places than established, please contact Picos Outdoor.
If you'd like to do an activity that isn't included in our annual program, contact us and we'll design it for you.
The Picos Outdoor Mountain Guides are certified professionals with extensive experience trekking in the Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian Mountains, the Pyrenees, Nepal, Morocco, the Alps, and more. Therefore, you won't need any mountaineering experience. Participants do need to be in good physical shape and, above all, a desire to have fun and enjoy nature.
In the activity descriptions, along with the Levels tab, you can rate the difficulty and whether you're physically and technically capable of completing the scheduled activities. Some of them require prior mountain experience (very few), or at least a good level of fitness (this is true, hehe). If you have any questions, just call us and we'll clarify. It is always the responsibility of each person to evaluate whether they are technically and/or physically capable of participating in a particular activity.
What equipment do I need to bring for the trek?
Our activities will generally take place in isolated or remote locations, in mountainous areas. Therefore, it is very important to bring the necessary and adequate materialWe will distinguish between winter backpack and summer backpackThe necessary equipment could be the following:
Backpack with a capacity of 35 to 45 liters. Total weight, when fully loaded, no more than 6-8 kg.
Rain cover. Or a waterproof layer that covers the backpack.
Technical clothing (breathable, water-resistant material). Long or short sleeves depending on the season.
A pair of gloves, a buff and a thin hat (even in summer, it can get cold in the mountains).
Footwear Light and comfortable. With Vibram or similar sole and water-repellent membrane (Gore-Tex or similar). Never wear new footwear on the first day of trekking.
A small headlamp, with spare batteries.
First aid kit/toiletry bag that includes blister bandages, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and personal medications if necessary (allergy, anti-inflammatory, etc.).
Meal.
1 or 1.5 liter canteen/Camel back.
Sunscreen, cap, and sunglasses.
Mobile phone (turned off and stored in the backpack, protected from possible bumps).
Personal documentation and federation license if you have one.
Change of clothes for the end of the activity (left in the car).
Small plastic bags for used toilet paper, after using the bathroom, away from shelter. Paper should not be left under a rock or burned.
In addition to everything indicated for the summer day pack:
Change of technical clothing (breathable, water-resistant material). For example, long-sleeved clothing and short-sleeved clothing, depending on the season. Comfortable clothing for use in shelters.
Summer sleeping bag. A sheet bag, made of cotton or silk, would suffice. The shelters have blankets.
Earplugs for shelters (*Important!!).
Food (breakfast and dinner are served at the shelters, where you can also purchase a picnic for the following day. It's recommended to bring energy bars, nuts, etc., adjusted to the number of days).
“Spontex” type towel for the shower.
Personal hygiene kit. Bar of soap (in good weather, some shelters allow you to wash some clothes).
In addition to everything indicated for the summer backpack:
Waterproof and breathable trousers (Gore-Tex or similar).
Winter boots and spare socks.
Leggings.
Fleece or similar hat and neck warmer.
Winter gloves and thin gloves.
Blizzard goggles.
Spare sunglasses.
Thermos with hot drink.
If you have to stay overnight in a shelter, bring a sleeping bag (a bivouac liner is recommended).
For activities on snowy terrain: ARVA, shovel, probe, snowshoes and poles.
Folding canes.
Leggings.
Compass and cartography.
Any field guide of flora, fauna, etc.
Camera.
Binoculars (better light and small).
Isotonic powder drinks.
