
Ireland 7 Summits Challenge
I7S Hike Details
Ireland 7 Summits challenge
Mountain Skills & First Aid
Ireland7Summits is delighted to announce that as part of our commitment to the outdoor educational programme we will be running accredited Mountaineering Ireland Mountains Skills 1 & 2 and Rec 1 First Aid courses during the 2025 hiking series with six places available for each.
Ireland7Summit courses are discounted for our members.
Practical Info
Frequently asked questions
The following frequently asked questions may help answer any queries you have about Jason Black Mountaineering, what this expedition involves, and what is required. If your question isn’t answered here please check our dedicated Expert Advice page, otherwise don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Mandatory
- Walking boots (with ankle support, not trail shoes or trainers)
- Head Torch (as backup)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hiking socks (wearing a single pair recommended, rather than using a liner sock)
- Backpack (approx. 20 litre size)
- Water container (bottle or Camelpak-style, 1-2 litres)
- Food & hill snacks (pasta, cereal bars, dried fruit, nuts)
- Gloves
- Hat (covering ears)
Recommended, optional
- Sunglasses & suncream
- Walking poles
- Light shoes / sandals
- Thermal underwear
- Backpack rain cover
- Recommended clothing
- Walking trousers (lightweight hiking trousers, not jeans or tracksuit trousers)
- Sports top (not cotton)
- Warm outer layer
- Changes of clothes
- Personal First Aid kit
- Foot care kit
- Blister care packs
- Antiseptic cream
- A tick hook
- Duct tape
- Triangular bandage
- A wound dressing
- A crepe bandage
- A roll of general purpose medical tape
- A selection of plasters and/or Compeed-style blister plasters
- Scissors or a knife
- A few pairs of rubber or plastic gloves

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