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Tour des Écrins

One of the most amazing ski touring routes in the Alps: steep slopes, impressive drops and a wild environment!

equipment

Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
ski mountaineering skis + poles
ski skins
ski mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
mineral salts
water bottle (1 l min) or thermos
energy bars or dried fruit/nuts
sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm
personal first aid kit
headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup)

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
hiking socks (2 pairs)
ski socks (2 pairs)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
ski gloves
light backup gloves, 1 pair
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
ski goggles
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
shoeller climbing pants
down jacket (optional)
breathable T-shirt (1st layer) 2x

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