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Vallée Blanche Ski from Chamonix

Check out the program for the Vallée Blanche off-piste descent from the Aiguille du Midi, starting in Chamonix, with 22 kilometers of freeride downhill on the Mer de Glace in the Mont Blanc massif.

equipment

Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
downhill skis, preferably freeriding skis + poles
backpack 30 l
ski helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
water bottle (1 l min) or thermos
food
sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
ski goggles
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
breathable T-shirt (1st layer)
ski gloves
ski pants with tights
ski socks

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