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Midi-Plan Traverse

Midi-Plan is a wonderful high-altitude ridge, which connects the Aiguille du Midi and the Aiguille du Plan.

equipment

mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
mineral salts
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
sun hat
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
down jacket (optional)
waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
light backup gloves, 1 pair
heavy insulated gloves 1 pair
waterproof overtrousers (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, K-Way®)
thermal leggings or tights
hiking socks

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