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Aiguille du Midi - Arête des Cosmiques

With excellent quality rock and difficult passages to test your mountaineering skills, Aiguille du Midi is a fascinating ascent!

equipment

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

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
sun hat
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
breathable T-shirt (1st layer)
light backup gloves, 1 pair
heavy insulated gloves 1 pair
thermal leggings or tights
hiking socks
gaiters

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