She packed a compass and a map into her backpack, laced her walking boots and fixed her pedometer to her belt.
If you are planning to use the footwear for hillwalking as well, then a "general" walking boot, giving your ankles good support, will serve you well.
Wear suitable footwear, i.e. strong walking boots or shoes that give a good grip over rocky terrain and on slippery slopes.
The ascent can usually be made in ordinary walking boots without crampons or an ice axe.
