Required individual equipment for all categories mandatory equipment for each athlete

• A pair of ski mountaineering skis: minimum height 160 cm for men and 150 cm for women and youth categories, equipped with metal edges covering at least 90% of their length, with a minimum width of 60 mm measured at the center (the narrowest part). The measurements declared by the manufacturer are considered valid, and the manufacturer assumes full responsibility for such declaration;
• A pair of ski mountaineering boots (*);
• A pair of bindings (**): bindings must be ski mountaineering type, equipped with ski stoppers;
• A pair of poles with a maximum diameter not exceeding 25 mm, excluding padding; metal baskets are prohibited;
• A thermal blanket with a surface area of 180 cm²;
• An international-standard ARTVA (avalanche transceiver), equipped with three antennas, worn in contact with the body; the device must function in both reception and transmission throughout the race. Transmit-only devices are not permitted;
• A snow shovel with handle: when assembled, with handle and blade, it must have a minimum length of 50 cm; blade dimensions must be at least 20×20 cm. It must not have undergone any modifications. The designation “snow shovel” is defined by the manufacturer, who assumes responsibility for its definition and functionality;
• A snow probe with a minimum length of 240 cm and minimum diameter of 10 mm. It must not have undergone any modifications. The designation “snow probe” is defined by the manufacturer, who assumes responsibility for its definition and functionality;
• A backpack with shoulder straps, equipped with 2 ski-carrying loops, capable of containing all equipment required by the regulations. The pocket serving as crampon holder must close toward the back of the backpack;
• 2 pairs of ski skins: for environmental reasons, the use or application of adhesive tape or similar materials to improve glide is strictly prohibited;
• A whistle.

(*) For categories U12–U14–U16–U18, the use of full carbon-structured boots (including carbon composites or similar materials such as Kevlar, aramid, etc.) is prohibited.

(**) For categories U12–U14, the use of ski stoppers is recommended but not mandatory.

Required clothing for the upper body

Three layers, sized to the competitor, consisting of:

• One short- or long-sleeved layer, close-fitting to the body;
• A second long-sleeved layer;
• One windproof layer.

Required clothing for the lower body

Two layers, consisting of a pair of pants or suit sized to the competitor and a pair of windproof pants of the same size.

• A helmet with CE EN 12492 certification and EN 1077 Class B certification. The helmet must be worn and fastened throughout the entire race;
• A pair of gloves, which must be worn throughout the duration of the competition;

• A cap or headband;
• A pair of glasses or visor.

The organization reserves the right to reject any equipment deemed defective or inadequate.

Additional equipment that the organization may require depending on specific conditions:

• A fourth thermal long-sleeved layer, sized to the competitor, with a minimum weight of 300 g;
• A pair of crampons with at least 10 points, minimum height 3 cm, carried in the backpack point-to-point, equipped with safety straps that must be fastened during use. They must not have undergone any modifications;
• A harness approved UIAA standard 105, unmodified;
• A lanyard certified “via ferrata kit” approved UIAA – Standard 121;
• A quantity of liquids equal to one liter.

The reference regulations are contained in the AGENDA OF WINTER SPORTS – Season 2025/2026 Ski Mountaineering www.fisi.org/federazione/agenda-degli-sport-invernali/