then a mid—layer, something like a fleece, maybe even two, it is quite cold, and some comfortable, warm trousers as well. i have gotjeans on, they are not necessarily the right thing are they? not the best, they get cold when they are wet and they are reasonably uncomfortable, so something that will keep you warm when you are wet is preferable. you also need waterproof layers. jackets, trousers, i would also take some hats and gloves with me just in case i get wet. good idea, the right footwear? in summer, you would have those boots, at the end there, just generic walking boots. and these are winter boots, they have a stiffer sole. they can support crampons as well which gives you more grip on the ice, they have an essential bit of kit for any snow on the mountain. and if it is very snowy i would need one of these? another essential piece of kit. an ice axe. it provides some sort of support walking up the mountain and if you slip it can help stop you. i want to know where i'm going...