List of mandatory equipment for the SkyMarathon® and Skyrace® - Mt. Elbrus

LIST OF MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

FOR THE SKYMARATHON® AND SKYRACE® - MT. ELBRUS

  • Trekking boots or running shoes
  • Crampons (alpine-style)
    It is allowed to use crampons with strap bindings, with spikes of minimum 1,5 см length, with at least 4 spikes at the heel area each crampon. The crampons must be fixed to your ankles with an extra safety leash.
  • Climbing harness with 2 belay loops and one screwing carabiner at each end of the loops
  • Trekking poles
  • Sunglasses or ski goggles
  • 3 clothing layers for the upper body, including 1 storm layer
  • 2 clothing layers for the lower body, including 1 storm layer
  • Gloves
  • Insulated mittens with windproof upper material
  • Sunblock cream
  • Balaclava or Buff

Note:
The final list of equipment, necessary for the race, will be announced and posted on the day of the briefing. (There may be changes due to actual weather and route conditions before the start).