Hiking FAQ (for visiting students)
Hey guys, Every semester we get a lot of emails from people who are only here for one term and didnt bring hiking gear. So here are the most common questions answered for all to read!  Do i just turn up? Yep, all you have to do is turn up, we leave from the Archway of the Quadrangle at 10 sharp, being there 15/20 mins early is advisable.
Do i really need boots?
(i left mine at home in America/Canada/Germany /France/etc!)
As regards gear, ankle supporting boots really are essential - workboots would probably be ok. On Sundays you must have suitable boots - unlike hiking in many other countries there are no trails or paths in Ireland - the terrain we cover varies enormously - from marshy bogs to steep bare rock to scree.
Do i really need waterproof trousers? As regards Waterproof Trousers these are simply trousers made from water proof material which you pull up over your own trousers - they can be bought in many shops in the city starting at about €15.
Please don't wear jeans or cotton trousers, when they get wet they shrink and inhibit movement aswell as allowing rapid heat loss - if you have tracksuit bottoms or something like that it would be ideal.
Buying Cheap boots in Ireland! For those without boots: There are 3 shops where you can buy boots/gear in Galway. Millets near Tesco is the cheapest - boots from €40/50 (€40 for 4 months of Sunday Hikes is totally worth it! ).
Theres is also The Great Outdoors, and Riverdeep Mountain High. All 3 shops give discounts to Club Members.
Look forward to seeing you on Sundays. Aengus
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