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 […]
Category Archives: mountaineering
January
12
CIMALP VINSON 5H: DESIGNED FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS (20.000mm/80.000 MVP)
posted by Héctor Rubio
CIMALP VINSON 5H: DESIGNED FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS (20.000mm/80.000 MVP). Our MOUNTAIN GEAR section brings us today this third layer jacket for all types of mountain activity from the French brand CIMALP. Jacket that thanks to that ULTRASHELL membrane® provides a membrane waterproof of 20,000mm and a breathability of 80,000 mvp, with a weight of 690 […]
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 […]
February
18
ALEX TXIKON WINTER EVEREST ATTEMPT: REPORT FROM CAMP 2
posted by adefrutos
Alex Txikon continues with the Winter Everest attempt, the crew has reach Camp 2, after some problems during the ascent where Jonatan felt into a crevasse suffering an accident from which he fortunately recovers already, out of danger. Let’s get Alex Txikon’s report from Camp 2 _____________________ REPORT FROM CAMP 2 […]
February
04
ALEX TXIKON WINTER EVEREST ATTEMPT: UPDATE ON JONATAN’S ACCIDENT & ROUTE-FIXING DETAILS
posted by adefrutos
After achieving Ama Dablam. as acclimatization a few days ago, the expedition was already moving to winter Everest Base Camp. In the first sections of ascent we have the Khumbu Waterfall, probably the section with the highest number of accidents accumulated on this mountain due to the constant variation and rupture of the ice […]
January
30
VIBRAM ARCTIC GRIP ALL TERRAIN: ADVANCED GRIP TECHNOLOGY FOR WET ICE AT ISPO 2020
posted by adefrutos
. Vibram as the world leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor arrives at ISPO 2020 presenting the Vibram Arctic Grip All Terrain, a new version of the most advanced grip technology for wet ice, the technology that allows for an increase in grip on ice, particularly wet ice. […]
January
22
ALEX TXIKON REACHES C2 ON WINTER AMA DABLAM BEFORE EVEREST ATTEMPT
posted by adefrutos
The Basque climber Alex Txikon has reached C2 in Ama Dablam, the first stage to his returns to winter Everest. After attempting K2 in winter this year, Alex Txikon is now preparing to tackle Everest, on what will be his third expedition to the highest mountain on Earth off season. “Third time’s a charm,” […]
December
12
ALEX TXIKON RETURNS TO WINTER EVEREST: “THIRD TIME’S A CHARM”, BEFORE THAT, HE WILL TRY ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND AMA DABLAM
posted by adefrutos
The Basque climber Alex Txikon will returns to winter Everest. Previously, he will sail and look for new routes in the Antarctic Peninsula; then will head for Nepal where he’ll firstly climb Ama Dablam After attempting K2 in winter this year, Alex Txikon is now preparing to tackle Everest, on what will be his […]
March
20
ALEX TXIKON SUMMIT ATTEMPT IN K2 DISMISSED: THE STRONG WIND SLOWS DOWN THE ATTEMPT IN K2 AND THE MOUNTAINEER AND HIS TEAM SET COURSE BACK HOME
posted by adefrutos
In our mountaineering section we have been followed the Alex Txikon expedition these days to K2 with no oxigen. Unfortunately and due the strong wind, the team was not able to continue the ascent from 7150 meters. Let’s have a look at the video and see the all the feelings, obstacles and achievements lived […]
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 […]
January
17
Garmin launches inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+: First Garmin gps with Satellite Communication Technology:
posted by mayayo oxigeno
The new Garmin gps inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+ are the first Garmin devices with inReach satellite communication technology, acquired through the purchase of DeLorme in early 2016. Both have Pole to Pole global Iridium satellite coverage for two-way messaging and SOS alerting anywhere in the world. The new models include a built-in GPS […]
