Compulsory equipment
The following equipment is compulsory for all competitors:
Ski Gear-
• a pair of skis with metallic edges covering at least 90% of their length, and a minimal width of at least 60 mm under the boot; ski length must be of at least 160cm for men and 150cm for women.
• bindings which allow heel movement during ascents; they may or may not be equipped with security straps. The front and rear parts of the binding devices must have frontal and lateral release safety systems.
• boots covering the ankles with notched soles in Vibram or an equivalent. The boot must have at least 2 buckles. Boots must be adapted for the use of metallic crampons. Cross-country ski boots and bindings or equivalents are strictly forbidden.
• a pair of alpine or cross-country ski poles (carbon or other material) of a maximum diameter of 25 mm, and with non-metallic baskets.
• a pair of removable anti-slipping skins. When the skins are not on the skis, they must be put away in the rucksack or ski suit. Use of adhesive tape or an equivalent system to enhance gliding is strictly forbidden for environmental reasons.
Clothing-
• Upper body clothing: three layers that properly fit the competitor:
• 1 long-sleeve body layer. Depending on weather conditions, the jury may decide that short-sleeves are suitable.
• 1 ski suit with long-sleeves or a second layer with long-sleeves.
• 1 breathable, waterproof long-sleeved windbreaker.
• Lower body clothing: two long-legged layers that properly fit the competitor
• 1 ski suit or ski pants
• 1 breathable and waterproof windbreaker layer
• a ski cap or headband
• pair of gloves
Safety Equipment-
• an avalanche transceiver, that complies with standards (457 kHz frequency). Each competitor must wear this apparatus against his/her body, under all clothing in transmitting mode. Competitors must ensure that their device runs properly during the entire race.
• a helmet(skiing, mountaineering or biking) worn throughout the duration of the race
• a steel/aluminium snow shovel (minimum 0.2 m x 0.2 m), with handle and without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "snow shovel" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a snow probe* of minimum length 2.40 m and minimum diameter 10 mm, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "snow probe" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a pair of metallic crampons (UIAA standard 153) with at least 10 spikes, of which two are frontal spikes, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture and adjusted to fit the competitor's boots. Crampons must have
safety straps (During their use on a race, crampons are put on and safety straps fastened properly. Any non-complying devices will lead to the disqualification of the competitor. When crampons are not the boots, they must be packed in the backpack, spikes facing each other)
• a survival blanket of minimum 1.80 m2, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "survival blanket" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a pair of gloves that cover all the hand up to the wrist and worn throughout the duration of the race
• UV-protection sunglasses;
Team Equipment (1 item per team)-
• a compass
• an altimeter
• a map of the race area (supplied by The Tour)
Additional gear that maybe required depending on race day conditions-
• a second pair of gloves or over-gloves
•an additional upper body thermal layer of clothing (4th layer with long sleeves) that properly fits the competitor
• A backpack with sufficient capacity to hold all the equipment required during the race, with two posterior and/or lateral fastening straps for carrying skis (carrying skis in shoulder straps is not allowed). In the event of cooperation between team-mates, the carrier's rucksack must have two independent sets of fastening straps.
•Sufficient food and fluid for the duration of the race (each team must be fully self sufficient, as there will be no water/food stations on the course).
The following equipment is compulsory for all competitors:
Ski Gear-
• a pair of skis with metallic edges covering at least 90% of their length, and a minimal width of at least 60 mm under the boot; ski length must be of at least 160cm for men and 150cm for women.
• bindings which allow heel movement during ascents; they may or may not be equipped with security straps. The front and rear parts of the binding devices must have frontal and lateral release safety systems.
• boots covering the ankles with notched soles in Vibram or an equivalent. The boot must have at least 2 buckles. Boots must be adapted for the use of metallic crampons. Cross-country ski boots and bindings or equivalents are strictly forbidden.
• a pair of alpine or cross-country ski poles (carbon or other material) of a maximum diameter of 25 mm, and with non-metallic baskets.
• a pair of removable anti-slipping skins. When the skins are not on the skis, they must be put away in the rucksack or ski suit. Use of adhesive tape or an equivalent system to enhance gliding is strictly forbidden for environmental reasons.
Clothing-
• Upper body clothing: three layers that properly fit the competitor:
• 1 long-sleeve body layer. Depending on weather conditions, the jury may decide that short-sleeves are suitable.
• 1 ski suit with long-sleeves or a second layer with long-sleeves.
• 1 breathable, waterproof long-sleeved windbreaker.
• Lower body clothing: two long-legged layers that properly fit the competitor
• 1 ski suit or ski pants
• 1 breathable and waterproof windbreaker layer
• a ski cap or headband
• pair of gloves
Safety Equipment-
• an avalanche transceiver, that complies with standards (457 kHz frequency). Each competitor must wear this apparatus against his/her body, under all clothing in transmitting mode. Competitors must ensure that their device runs properly during the entire race.
• a helmet(skiing, mountaineering or biking) worn throughout the duration of the race
• a steel/aluminium snow shovel (minimum 0.2 m x 0.2 m), with handle and without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "snow shovel" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a snow probe* of minimum length 2.40 m and minimum diameter 10 mm, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "snow probe" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a pair of metallic crampons (UIAA standard 153) with at least 10 spikes, of which two are frontal spikes, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture and adjusted to fit the competitor's boots. Crampons must have
safety straps (During their use on a race, crampons are put on and safety straps fastened properly. Any non-complying devices will lead to the disqualification of the competitor. When crampons are not the boots, they must be packed in the backpack, spikes facing each other)
• a survival blanket of minimum 1.80 m2, without any modifications subsequent to manufacture. The term "survival blanket" is defined by the manufacturer.
• a pair of gloves that cover all the hand up to the wrist and worn throughout the duration of the race
• UV-protection sunglasses;
Team Equipment (1 item per team)-
• a compass
• an altimeter
• a map of the race area (supplied by The Tour)
Additional gear that maybe required depending on race day conditions-
• a second pair of gloves or over-gloves
•an additional upper body thermal layer of clothing (4th layer with long sleeves) that properly fits the competitor
• A backpack with sufficient capacity to hold all the equipment required during the race, with two posterior and/or lateral fastening straps for carrying skis (carrying skis in shoulder straps is not allowed). In the event of cooperation between team-mates, the carrier's rucksack must have two independent sets of fastening straps.
•Sufficient food and fluid for the duration of the race (each team must be fully self sufficient, as there will be no water/food stations on the course).
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