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Hiking on Mont Blanc glacier

An easy hike in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif: the best approach to glacier with rope and crampons.

equipment

hiking shoes
mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
harness
lanyard or daisychain
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
collapsible trekking poles
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

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
sun hat
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
thermal leggings or tights
hiking socks

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