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Training on Mont Blanc glacier

The perfect training day for those who have little to no experience in mountaineering and want to climb their first 4.000m.

equipment

mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
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
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer)
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
schoeller climbing pants
thermal leggings or tights
hiking socks

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