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Dent Blanche

The ascent of the Dent Blanche, a magnificent four-thousander in the Canton of Valais, offers fun, satisfaction and big emotions.

equipment

mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
collapsible trekking poles
sleeping bag suitable for temperatures as low as -25° C (-13° F)
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
headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup)
vanity bag (toothbrush and toothpaste, paper tissues, wet wipes)
camera

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
hiking socks (2 pairs)
sun hat
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
gaiters
waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer)
light backup gloves, 1 pair
heavy insulated gloves 1 pair
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
shoeller climbing pants
down jacket (optional)
waterproof overtrousers (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, K-Way®)
thermal leggings or tights
breathable T-shirt (1st layer) 2x

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