The field and the equipment
Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.
Officials' detail · 2 rules · Step 4 of 4Equipment and results
- What must ski mountaineering racers carry?Every athlete carries an avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, survival blanket, whistle and ID.
- How heavy must ski mountaineering skis be?Skis must be at least 160 cm (men) or 150 cm (women) with metal edges, and each ski with its binding must weigh at least 780 g or 730 g.