LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM: VIBRAM TECHNOLOGY IN THE AEQUILIBRIUM SERIES. Our MOUNTAIN BOOTS section today presents a new development of Vibram, dubbed Spring Lug Tech. La Sportiva is the first brand that bets on this new development for its moutain boots range. Lets see what is it. LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM Vibram, a leading brand in the […]
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June
02
LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM: MOUNTAIN BOOTS RANGE WITH VIBRAM SPRINGLUG TECH.
posted by Héctor Rubio
July
09
LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM SERIES: MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS AEQUILIBRIUM TOP GTX, LT GTX & ST GTX
posted by Héctor Rubio
LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM SERIES: Aequilibrium TOP GTX, Aequilibrium LT GTX and Aequilibrium ST GTX. Light and technical mountain boots. Our MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS section celebrates today the launch of a new range by the Italian brand La Sportiva. They have been named in honor of the balance sought in their development, between comfort and technicality, lightness […]
January
25
CIMALP PITON 2H: SOFTSHELL SKI & ALPINISM PANTS FOR DEMANDING MOUNTAINEERS.
posted by Héctor Rubio
CIMALP PITON 2H: SOFTSHELL SKI & ALPINISM PANTS FOR DEMANDING MOUNTAINEERS. Our MOUNTAIN GEAR brings us today these Piton 2H pants for almost all kinds of activity in winter mountain, from cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountaineering or winter hiking, from the French brand CIMALP. A few days ago we presented the third layer jacket VINSON […]
December
22
CHIRUCA HIKING BOOTS 2022: CHIRUCA VERONA, YUKON AND REFUGIO.
posted by Héctor Rubio
CHIRUCA HIKING BOOTS 2022: CHIRUCA VERONA, YUKON Y REFUGIO. Our HIKING section bring us today the news from the Spanish brand Chiruca for light hikking in top quality leathers, Vibram® soles and Gore-Tex® lining. Specifically, Chiruca presents us 3 models of the men’s range for mountain crossings and moderate / gentle ascents on uneven terrain. The […]
December
13
LA SPORTIVA LT GTX: LIGHT HIKING BOOTS FOR MULTIDAY HIKINGS
posted by Héctor Rubio
LA SPORTIVA LT GTX: LIGHT HIKING BOOTS FOR MULTIDAY HIKING. Our MOUNTAIN BOOTS section today presents a deeper analysis of these La Sportiva LT GTX mountain boots which we already gave you a glimpse here. This La Sportiva Aequilibrium range comes with 3 different boots, depending on the technical requirements of the alpinist, and today we […]
October
07
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: WORLD FIRST GRAPHENE SOLE HIKING BOOTS.
posted by Héctor Rubio
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: WORLD FIRST GRAPHENE SOLE HIKING BOOTS. Our HIKING section bring us today the Premiere of the world first graphene technology hiking boots: inov-8 supercharge a Graphene revolution. inov-8 has today unveiled the ROCFLY™ G 390, the world’s first-ever hiking boot with a Graphene enhanced foam, which it says will “supercharge feet.” The brand […]
October
02
GARMONT TIKAL 4S G DRY: MICHELIN SOLE SHOES FOR MOUNTAIN AND URBAN USE.
posted by Héctor Rubio
GARMONT TIKAL 4S G DRY: MICHELIN SOLE SHOES FOR MOUNTAIN AND URBAN USE. Our LIFESTYLE SHOES section bring us today a novelty for this Auttumn/Winter from the Italian bran Garmont: the Garmont Tikal 4S G Dry. These are nubuck leather shoes which combine outdoor technology and style for dependable everyday comfort in both mountain and […]
June
17
SALOMON CROSS OVER CHUKKA GORETEX. HIKING BOOTS WITH THE SPEEDCROSS SOUL.
posted by Héctor Rubio
SALOMON CROSS OVER CHUKKA GORETEX: Hiking boots with the Speedcross soul. Our HIKING SHOES section presents today one more novelty of the FRench brand catalogue for 2021-22. Heiress of the speeecross philosophy, now comes a very peculiar fast hiking shoe. We continue the advance 21-22 Salomon after the Ultra Glide with 32mm of mattress to […]
December
27
LOWA CADIN GTX MID: Gore-Tex mountain boot with Vibram sole for any terrain.
posted by Héctor Rubio
LOWA CADIN GTX MID: Gore-Tex mountain boot with Vibram sole for any terrain. Our MOUNTAIN BOOTS section brings you a mountain boot designed for alpine patheirsmo, multipurpose with Gore-tex and Vibram sole of the Germans of Lowa that since 1923 are one of the great reference brands for mountain boots and hiking. The new Lowa […]
January
08
CAMP SKI MOUNTAINEERING GEAR 2020: TOP3. Camp Nanotech crampons, Camp Ski Raptor backpack and Camp G Air Gloves
posted by mayayo oxigeno
. Our SKI MOUNTANEERING section presetns today the new CAMP SKIMO GEAR 2020. Highlighted are the Camp Nanotech bindings, Camp Ski Raptor backpack and Camp G Air Gloves. The italian classic mountain brand strive to apply their “fast & loght” philosophy in all thir outdoor gear. In fact, the concept originated in their skimo and […]
February
08
Olympus Mons Cube by La Sportiva: ALONGSIDE VIBRAM THE BEST PRODUCT FOR MOUNTAINEERING AT ISPO 2019
posted by mayayo oxigeno
. La Sportiva, the Trentino company, world leader in the field of outdoor footwear and clothing, opens 2019 in the name of eco-sustainability with solutions, materials and certifications designed to minimize the environmental impact of their products and give an even stronger and tangible sign of corporate commitment to the environment. The company’s commitment continues […]
May
07
Goretex Boots: How to choose them. Salomon vs Viking vs Merrell review by Mayayo
posted by mayayo oxigeno
Gore-tex boots have become an industry standard for waterproofness and breathability. Yet, nowadays we are able to choose from a wide variety of interpretations of the now classic membrane. Some from Gore-tex itself as with the new Gore-tex Surround that we reported on here, as well as others from competitors. . Therefore, […]
December
07
LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM TOP GTX: PERFROMANCE, LIGHTNESS AND VIBRAM SPRINGLUG TECH.
posted by Héctor Rubio
LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM TOP GTX: PERFROMANCE, LIGHTNESS AND VIBRAM SPRINGLUG TECH.Our MOUNTAIN BOOTS section today presents a deeper analysis of these mountain boots which we already gave you a glimpse here. This La Sportiva Aequilibrium range comes with 3 different boots, depending on the technical requirements of the alpinist, and today we present you the top […]
September
30
WMRA. SILVER LABEL Primiero Dolomiti Trail. WIN CHEVIER AND SAAPUNKI
posted by Corriendo la Vida
WMRA. SILVER LABEL PRIMIERO DOLOMITI TRAIL. WIN CHEVIER AND SAAPUNKI. Our WMRA section bring us the latest info about the Silver Label race cellebrated in Valle di Primiero (Trentino – Italy)
In the male race Kenyan Lolkurraru escapes, but the Italian Chevrier catches up and wins. While Saapunki the Finnish cross-country skier stretches from the start and beats the Kenyan favourite Murigi.
May
23
SCARPA RIBELLE RUN XT: ALL ARROUND TRAIL RUNNING SHOES
posted by Héctor Rubio
SCARPA RIBELLE RUN XT: ALL ARROUND TRAIL RUNNING SHOES. Our TRAIL RUNNING SHOES presents today a more protected and more versatile version for the mountain of the Ribelle Run champion of Zegama Aizkorri 2023 with Merillas. The SCARPA RIBELLE RUN XT comes with a price around RRP € 150, a high weight of 355gr (295gr woman) […]
January
18
ULTRARUNNER FERNANDA MACIEL: FIRST RUNNING ASCENT TO MT. VINSON (4.892 M) ANTARTICA
posted by Héctor Rubio
ULTRARUNNER FERNANDA MACIEL: FIRST RUNNING ASCENT TO MT. VINSON (4.892 M) ANTARTICA. Our ULTRARUNNING section bring us today the amazing news form Antartica, where the Brazilian ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel has just run up and down the Mount Vinson. 4,892 meters. ULTRARUNNER FERNANDA MACIEL: FIRST RUNNING ASCENT TO MT. VINSON (4.892 M) ANTARTICA Fernanda Maciel is […]
April
25
HOKA ANACAPA GTX: MID GTX & LOW GTX, FAST HIKING SHOES.
posted by Héctor Rubio
HOKA ANACAPA GTX: MID GTX & LOW GTX, FAST HIKING SHOES. Our HIKING SHOES section brings you today the great bet for running and walking from the maximalist brand: HOKA. Almost a year ago, we presented here the first HOKA ANACAPA. This 2022 the brand relaunches the model, insisting on the versatility of its male […]
April
06
CIMALP BORNAND 2 H: VERSATILE WINTER ACTIVITY PANTS.
posted by Héctor Rubio
CIMALP BORNAND 2 H: VERSATILE WINTER ACTIVITY PANTS. Our MOUNTAIN GEAR brings us today these Bornand 2H pants for almost all kinds of activity in winter mountain, from cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountaineering, winter hiking or even mountain biking in the snow from the French brand CIMALP. These technical pants have been designed to be versatile enough to […]
February
08
SALOMON 2022 SKI TORUING NEW MTN RANGE: 40% OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
posted by Héctor Rubio
SALOMON 2022 SKI TORUING NEW MTN RANGE: 40% OF RECYCLED MATERIALS. Our SKI section bring us today more novelties from the French brand Salomon. If 6 weeks ago we presented you all the novelties for Trail Running, Running and Hiking, today is the turn of the Ski Toruing and its MTN range which in a […]
January
19
DACHSTEIN ALPHA BOA LC GTX: HIKING SHOES WITH BOA FIT, GORE-TEX AND GREAT GRIP.
posted by Héctor Rubio
DACHSTEIN ALPHA BOA LC GTX: HIKING SHOES WITH BOA FIT, GORE-TEX AND GREAT GRIP. Our HIKING section brings us today one of the most outstanding shoes in the catalog of the brand of Austrian origin Dachstein. The Dachstein Alpha Boa LC GTX, is a very versatile hiking shoe since we can use it in our […]
December
23
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: FROM TIROL TO MADEIRA. TEST +200KM
posted by Héctor Rubio
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: FROM TIROL TO MADEIRA. TEST +200KM. Our HIKING section bring us today the deep test of these INOV-8 ROCFLY G390. From the slopes in the Alps to the wet and humid paths in Madeira. Remember that these inov-8 Rocfly G390 arrive with a € 200 price, a 390gr weight and a drop […]
November
08
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: GRIP AND CONFORT. ANALISYS AND FIRST ALPINE KILOMETERS.
posted by Héctor Rubio
INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: GRIP AND CONFORT. ANALISYS AND FIRST ALPINE KILOMETERS BY HÉCTOR RUBIO. Our HIKING section bring us today the analysis and first impressions of the in-depth test of these INOV-8 ROCFLY G390. Remember that these inov-8 Rocfly G390 arrive with a € 200 price, a 390gr weight and a drop of 6mm, with […]
October
15
SPEEDLAND SD LPX: TECHNOLOGY APLIED TO TRAILRUNNING
posted by Héctor Rubio
SPEEDLAND SD LPX: TECHNOLOGY APLIED TO TRAILRUNNING. Our TRAIL RUNNING SHOES section celebrates a new brand born in Oregon (USA) that bets on a different solution for carbon fibre shoes. Insole with carbon plate, BOA closure with Dyneema, Michelin sole 6mm cut-out lugs and more advances. Weight 305gr, with 23-28mm height and drop 5mm. In […]
July
31
HOKA ONE ONE ANACAPA: LIGHT AND VERY CUSHIONED HIKING SHOES.
posted by Héctor Rubio
HOKA ONE ONE ANACAPA: light and very cushioned hiking shoes. Our HIKING SHOES section brings you today an important novelty of the French brand HOKA ONE ONE. The new Hoka Anacapa are the brand’s big launch for trekking this summer. Legan in four versions: Men’s trehikingshoes vs Women’s hiking shoes. And with them, high or […]
July
03
BOA FIT SYSTEM 2020 NOVELTIES: LA SPORTIVA, ADIDAS TERREX, DACHSTEIN, LOWA, ZAMBERLAN…
posted by mayayo oxigeno
.The BOA fit system was born in 2001 at Steamboat springs, Colorado. The first implementation was created to help in medical oprations. and the concept then evolved into sports, starting by snowboardin. Nowadays, BOA´s strong presence at the ISPO Munich includes highlights from reputed partners La Sportiva, Adidas Terrex, Lowa, Dachstein or Zamberlan. La Sportiva launched […]
February
14
LA SPORTIVA TRAIL SHOES 2019 REVIEW: LA SPORTIVA KAPTIVA, KAPTIVA GTX & LA SPORTIVA BLIZZARD. By Jonathan Wyatt
posted by mayayo oxigeno
. BEST OF LA SPORTIVA WINTER TRAIL SHOES! KAPTIVA, KAPTIVA GTX & BLIZZARD. Full review by Jonathan Wyatt, 6-times world mountain running champion and brand athlete. Learn from the best….Play video! ____________________________________ . . LA SPORTIVA 2019-20: NOVELTIES La Sportiva, the Trentino company, world leader in the field of outdoor footwear and clothing, […]
February
12
Kilian Jornet: New record, he achieves a total elevation gain of 23,486m in 24 hours
posted by adefrutos
He made it again, Kilian beats a new record, this time while he is preparing for next running season, he has spent 24 hours on skis on the slopes of Norway, where he has achieved a total of 23,486 metres of elevation gain, a new record! He is not competing in any of the races […]
June
25
BOA fit system for outdoor sports: From snowboarding in Colorado-2001 to global sports 2018
posted by mayayo oxigeno
.The BOA fit system was born in 2001 at Steamboat springs, Colorado. The first implementation was created to help in medical oprations. and the concept then evolved into sports, starting by snowboardinf. Seventeen years later, these fit solutions ride in millions of snowboard boots on mountains around the world, they fine tune fit in the […]
January
31
International Ski Mountaneering Federation answers Kilian Jornet´s statement from Skimo World Cup 2017 at Cambre d´Aze
posted by mayayo oxigeno
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 completed its second leg this weekend at Cambre d’Aze. Laetitia Roux and Robert Antonioli were the official winners at yesterday´individual after the stormy award ceremony, where the three top senior men (Jornet, Lenzi, Eydallin) were disqualified. Later on, Kilian Jornet issued a personal statement on the reason why the […]
December
24
Kilian jornet sets new fastest known time at Aconcagua (12h49m). Report, photos, gear list & split times
posted by mayayo oxigeno
Kilian Jornet has just set a new fastest known time for the ascent-descent of Mount Aconcagua (6.959m) as part of his project Summits of My Life. Jornet achieved a time of 12h49′ following the normal route, with 60k/D+4.000mm, and Horcones as start-finish ______________ KILIAN JORNET´S SETS NEW FKT AT ACONCAGUA: REPORT. With this new achievement, Kilian […]
