List of Mandatory Equipment for the Ski Mountaineering Individual Race

LIST OF MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

FOR THE SKI MOUNTAINEERING INDIVIDUAL RACE

  • Skis with metal edge. Minimum length 160 см (for men) и 150 см (for women). «Geometry» not less then 80-60-70
  • Ski bindings with unlocked heel part for ascent and locked heel part for descent
  • Boots with at least 2 clipses, which must work independently from each other
  • Poles necessarily with non-metal baskets
  • Skins. The length of the skins must be at least 40% of the ski length
  • 3 clothing layers for the upper body, including 1 storm layer
  • 2 clothing layers for the lower body, including 1 storm layer
  • Avalanche transceiver with at least 3 antennas (457 kHz, standart EN 300718)
  • Certified alpine helmet (UIAA 106 or EN 12492)
  • Avalanche shovel
  • Avalanche sonde
  • Climbing harness
  • 2 belay loops
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Rescue cover (size minimum 1,8 m2)
  • Gloves with totally covered fingers
  • Sunglasses
  • Backpack
  • Whistle

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).