Tag Archives: mountaineering

May 08

HELLY HANSEN ODIN 9 WORLDS INFINITY SHELL: MOUNTAIN JACKET FOR HARSH WEATHER

HELLY HANSEN ODIN 9 WORLDS INFINITY SHELL: MOUNTAIN JACKET FOR HARSH WEATHER. Our MOUNTAINEERING section brings us the incorporation of the most innovative and sustainable waterproof and breathable technology to the Odin 9 Worlds Infinity Shell. This jacket with a 3-layer membrane incorporates the Lifa Infinity PRO™ system, whose durable and water-repellent treatment is obtained […]

February 20

JOST KOBUSCH: SOLO WINTER ACSENT TO MOUNT DENALI (6.190M)

JOST KOBUSCH: SOLO WINTER ACSENT TO MOUNT DENALI (6.190M). Our MOUNTAINEERING section bring us today the amazing news form the German mountaineer, Jost Kobusch, who on Saturday 19th February has arrived to the top of North america, mount Denali and its 6190 meters. The German, Jost Kobusch has been the first non-american alpinist to climb the […]

December 07

LA SPORTIVA AEQUILIBRIUM TOP GTX: PERFROMANCE, LIGHTNESS AND VIBRAM SPRINGLUG TECH.

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 […]

April 17

KILIAN JORNET RETURNS TO EVEREST: WEST RIDGE TO EVEREST (8,848m) AND TRAVERSE TO LHOTSE (8,516m).

KILIAN JORNET RETURNS TO EVEREST: WEST RIDGE TO EVEREST (8,848m) AND TRAVERSE TO LHOTSE (8,516m).News pending official confirmation by Kilian himself, although, as we may have known Kilian would be preparing his return to the Himalayas this spring to make the ascent to the west ridge of Everest and subsequent traverse to the Lothse. Right […]

November 25

CIMALP ADVANCED 3 H: ULTRA LIGHT, ULTRA RESISTENT JACKET FOR SKI AND MOUNTANEERING.

Cimalp Advanced 3 H: jacket for hiking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering with RECCO technology. Ultralight jacket, 390 grams, with a breathability of 80,000 g/m2/24h. Let’s go with the technical analysis by Héctor Rubio. CIMALP ADVANCED 3 H 390g./20.000 mm/ 80.000 g/m2/ 399 € Who is CIMALP? CIMALP is a mountain French brand created in 1964 […]

February 18

ALEX TXIKON WINTER EVEREST ATTEMPT: REPORT FROM CAMP 2

  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

  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 22

ALEX TXIKON REACHES C2 ON WINTER AMA DABLAM BEFORE EVEREST ATTEMPT

  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

  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

  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 […]

November 22

Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg document their Cho Oyu expedition on the short mountain film “Testing Ourselves”

. . Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg launched yesterday the short film “Testing Ourselves”. The film narrates the express acclimatization process as followed by them during their last expedition to the Himalayas, where both tried to climb the Cho Oyu together, before Kilian went on to face his Everest ascent. In addition to the scientific […]

January 17

Garmin launches inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+: First Garmin gps with Satellite Communication Technology:

  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 […]

April 07

Ueli Steck interviewed by Mayayo: From the Eigernorwand record to trail running. Fast & Light alpinism.

. Ueli Steck is one of the great alpinism references of our days, with a most personal approach blending superb technical skills with a “go fast, go light” attitude. This 2016 we discussed with him at ISPO Munich his views on the present and future of alpinism, and his recently found joy of mountain running. […]

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