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Dani Arnold

Chris Burkard

Aaron Durogati

He has overcome limits deemed impossible with his extreme free solo climbs, each time raising the bar and redefining the imaginable.

Riding across Iceland was something that was definitely going to push me to my limit, but it was also the chance of a lifetime.

Flying is a bit like skiing, it allows you to range between different styles, following your attitude, without ever getting bored.

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Solstices and equinoxes divide the journey that our planet takes around the sun into four parts, delimiting those periods of the year that we call seasons. With the September 22 equinox the astronomical autumn officially began, the day in which the hours of light and darkness are equivalent. A precise moment in which the sun is at the zenith compared to the equator. A balance that marks the harmony of opposites.

mountains seem to look for some rest.

Autumn represents a special moment for me. It seems like every year, unknowingly, gives me an official welcome. It is an enigmatic, almost mystical period, in which nature relaxes, aware that these will be the last useful days to show itself with bright and authoritarian colors before giving way to metals and precious stones: gold, copper, rubies and emeralds, oily ground and wet grass. Suddenly, like a cycle that repeats itself, we discover that the long-awaited summer did not last long enough to fully express itself, to carry out all the projects we wanted to achieve. The promises made leave space to the spasmodic expectation that had generated them. And the impression that remains has that bittersweet flavor you feel looking out the window, while, from a distance, the profiles of the

This period should be enjoyed with calm and careful patience. Just like promises not entirely fulfilled, but not entirely disappointed, this month focuses on that moment, on a certain day, when you realize that it is already passing by even if it is still here. Every year, for me, starts here.

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It is autumn that invites us to collect what we have sown. Energy fades, people move away, beasts change altitude, the light looks different, the sunset becomes stealthy and sudden. Nature speaks to us in profoundly symbolic language, it urges us to drop dead weights, to let go of what would require useless energy, to focus on what matters. It is the last stage of a journey that began at the time of sowing, before the long sleep. A time dedicated to the essential, to everything that nourishes us, to everything that helps us to go on with a light heart. It is the time for peace, the ideal time to take into account what we have done, what we have not done, what we would like to do next year. An invitation to receive with gratitude, because in this mild weather the silence will follow.

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GORE-TEX LAUNCHES ITS EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PROV VISTE The Gore-Tex Experience project dedicated to contemporary travelers started on September 18th from the island of Ponza. The format, created in partnership with Provviste and the main Italian retailers, aims to promote sustainable tourism and walking activity by offering the possibility of testing footwear and clothing equipped with the new Gore-Tex Invisible Fit and Gore-Tex Pro technologies, declining local the new sustainability strategy that reflects the company's long-term commitment. 31 routes in 26 locations with the aim of allowing each participant to explore, savor and share days of discovery, slowness, the pleasure of good food. More info on: www.leprovviste.it.

HEINZ MARIACHER WINS THE 2020 PAUL PREUSS AWARD Heinz Mariacher, sport climbing legend and Scarpa's Product Manager, received the Paul Preuss 2020 Award, established 7 years ago to celebrate mountaineers and climbers who have distinguished themselves over the course of their careers for their results and a loyal approach to the mountains. The prestigious mountaineer Reinhold Messner and the honorary President of the International Paul Preuss Society, Georg Bachler, presented the prestigious award. In the 70s and 80s, Mariacher established himself as a modern interpreter of Paul Preuss's thought, solo climbing many of the most difficult routes of the time and becoming the prophet of a new way of climbing, lived as an experience of personal research and expression of freedom.

GARMONT AND H - FARM TOGETHER FOR I N N OVATI O N , TERRITORY AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Garmont and H-Farm together to spread innovation. Founded in 2005 as the first startup incubator in the world, H-Farm is a platform that supports and encourages the creation of new business models. It is the only global reality that combines investment, business services and training in one place. With Garmont, the common vision of values and ideals has found expression in a series of initiatives designed for young people and for the territory, with conferences and workshops on education, environment and sustainability. “Creativity and a culture of innovation, whether we are talking about technologies, materials or processes, are two elements that unite us. This is why we are proud to be a partner of H-Farm” comments Pierangelo Bressan, president of Garmont.

COMPASS DIVERSIFIED BUYS BOA TECHNOLOGY Compass Diversified (CODI) announced the agreement for the acquisition of BOA Technology Inc. at a price of $454 million. The company that launched the award-winning BOA Fit System, a revolutionary closure system, was born in 2001 finding fertile ground in the snowboard boot sector, becoming a leader in performance fit solutions and joining more than 400 partner brands (from cycling to golf, from trail to mountaineering). Headquartered in Denver, with offices in Austria, China, Japan and South Korea, BOA has built a team of more than 230 employees worldwide, a strong infrastructure and support systems for future growth. After the transaction, BOA will continue to be led by Neville and his current entourage, maintaining its headquarters in Colorado.

L A S P O R T I VA O P E N S I N K A LY M N O S ITS FIRST GREEK BRAND STORE After Arco, Finale Ligure, Rodellar and Siurana, La Sportiva continues its expansion of mono-brand stores in the main climbing destinations. In fact, the brand has opened a store in Kalymnos which aims to be the reference point for climbers in the area and for all those who visit its rock walls, attracted by famous sectors such as La Grande Grotta, Odyssey and Arxi, in a combination of sport, sea and relaxation that has few equals. “La Sportiva is aimed at millions of fans of different sports” says Umberto Camuffo, Greece Area Manager “however climbing and its community represent the core of a company that has followed its evolution since day one. This is why opening a store in Kalymnos has a very special meaning.”

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LOOK LAUNCHES A COLLECTION OF PEDALS I N CO LL ABO RATI O N WITH VI B RAM Look, the iconic French brand, enters the world of flat pedals thanks to a collaboration with Vibram that aims to create the best cycling experience in terms of grip, safety and style. The pads of the Geo City Grip and Trail Grip models are made of flexible rubber with Look Activ Grip technology by Vibram to ensure maximum pedal-shoe connection when facing the urban jungle or the great outdoors. Geo City Grip has well-placed drainage channels and grooves of different heights for a safer and more comfortable position on the pedal. Trail Grip instead has large rubber blocks to offer greater stability to the foot and optimize the duration of the pedal thanks to a very high resistance to wear.

A NEW LOOK FOR SCARPA WITH A COMPLETE REBRANDING Scarpa announced the renewal of its corporate look, an operation aimed at modernizing all the visual elements associated with the brand, improved to make them fresher and closer to the corporate values: from the optimization of the iconic logo, made more modern and expressive, to the expansion of the color range, focused on a new tone that evolves the traditional teal. This visual identity, created together with Landor, a world leader agency in Brand Consulting, has been declined on the main points of contact with the interlocutors: from packaging to the site, from catalogs to exhibition and corporate spaces. Finally, to launch the new image around the world, a format for advertising communication and guidelines for digital were developed.

ECCO OUTDOOR GETS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AT TH E G E R M A N D E S I G N AWA R D S 2 0 21 The historic Danish brand ECCO Outdoor will receive at the next German Design Awards two awards (Excellent Product Design) in the Sport, Outdoor and Leisure category. The audacious Biom 2.0 sneaker and the Exowrap sandal impressed the jury of one of the most prestigious international competitions. The awards will further strengthen the notoriety of the ECCO collection, which stands out for its modern and highly innovative design. The sneaker and sandal, thanks to their advanced technology and top quality materials, are among the most interesting models of the SS21 collection and offer a versatile design to be noticed both in the city and in unspoiled nature.

NEW WEBSITE FOR THE EUROPEAN OUTDOOR GROUP The European Outdoor Group (EOG) presented its new website, designed as a reference point for the outdoor industry. The work was coordinated by Dan Thompson, EOG's Head of Marketing and Communications. The site has been completely redesigned in order to reflect the values that the association represents, showing the main sectors on which the EOG operates: market research, responsibility and sustainability, commercial events and public affairs. A dedicated hub for its 113 members has also been introduced, which can be accessed via login. The goal is to show the work being done more effectively, using a simpler and more intuitive navigation.

STEFANO GHISOLFI CONQUERS CHANGE , THE FIRST 9B+ IN THE WORLD The Piedmontese climber has conquered the second most inaccessible route in the world, after the 9c achieved by Ondra in 2017. 55 meters long, it has 185 movements. Ghisolfi lived for weeks a few meters from the cave in Scandinavia to try it out. "The climb lasted more than an hour and was exhausting. I risked giving up several times, but I made it in the end" says the Italian athlete registered with the Gruppo Sportivo delle Fiamme Oro Moena. With this challenge Ghisolfi climbed two 9b+, after repeating Perfecto Mundo at Margalef (Spain) at the end of 2018, and six 9b, proving once again that he is at ease both on the crag and on artificial walls.

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At Fjällräven, these are the only jackets you’ll find. Functional, durable, timeless and ready for all the places and all the memories you care to give them. Made from reliable, weatherproof, sustainable materials and nothing but fluorocarbon-free impregnation. Find your favourite at fjallraven.com. Nature is waiting.

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BLACKLIGHT PRO

A versatile design, that follows the body mapping and combines tradition with innovation. On the chest, the 750 padding in dense 90/10 duck down is protected by a waterproof, windproof and super-light shell fabric, while the original sleeves have been realised using the classic construction of the South Tyrolean Sarner, with 100% recycled wool. Lightweight and warmth, ideal for alpine trekking and for daily use on cold days.

Forerunner 745 is an advanced sportwatch realized for every multi-discipline lover. A high-performance device in terms of data monitoring and dynamics of the sport activity chosen, but also an accessory equipped with the most innovative smart functions. The latest addition to the Forerunner family features some Firstbeat Analytics key performance tracking options, such as VO2 max, workload calculation, fitness check, and the tracking of the effects of aerobic and anaerobic training.

Speed skis, technical and very light, created to offer athletes high performance on challenging terrain at high altitude. They guarantee high levels of grip even on ice and handling and agility on the most difficult terrain. Race core in Paulownia with ultralight carbon construction, thanks to the new PIN-SKIN system the skins are attached directly to the ski in order to save time and unnecessary weight and have a perfect interaction between skis and skins.

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Le Mont St Michel is a brand with a long history, began in 1913 specializing in workwear. In 1998 Alexandre Milan transformed it into a modern fashion label, still in line with the functional soul coming from its legacy. An example? This jacket in wool blend cloth with burgundy and black tartan motif. Three patch pockets, buttoned cuff with slit and inner tubular seams.

Whether you're out in the woods, in a campervan or in the backyard, this durable 18/8 stainless steel set will make your coffee break unique. Add your favorite blend, fill the container with hot water and wait a couple of minutes. Once the Pour Over is removed, what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have is a legendary steaming Camp Mug. A reusable filter is included, easy to clean, in order to avoid disposable solutions.

Zippo (yes, the lighters brand) presents the innovative AxeSaw: three tools in one designed to manage outdoor jobs with a single tool. It features a 420 stainless steel ax, whose sheath doubles as a 15â&#x20AC;? hardened steel saw grip. The blade is stored in the dual-function polymer handle. A voltage compensator holds it securely in place. A handy mallet is also placed on the back of the head. More power with less to pack.

IL DESIGN CAMBIA.

I VALORI RESTANO. 1980

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Il leggendario ricetrasmettitore a doppia frequenza salva numerose vite preziose.

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Controtendenza

L’industria tessile punta sui materiali sintetici. Noi iniziamo ad usare la lana.

OGGI UN APPROCCIO ECOSOLIDALE SIAMO I PIONIERI DELLA LANA ECOSOLIDALE. Crediamo in un allevamento ecosostenibile che garantisca alle nostre pecore un’esistenza felice. È la nostra voce interiore ad indicarci la strada giusta e a determinare il nostro modo di agire. Il nostro atteggiamento rimane fedele ai valori di ORTOVOX. Il design continua ad evolversi.

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SHUKSAN 3L JACKET

QUAD PRO 800L LED LANTERN

IMPULSE CR

Loving the mountain means protecting it. Shuksan 3L is a jacket designed for the pioneers of the green; mountaineers and ski mountaineers who want protection, high performance and, at the same time, to support and preserve the environment around them. The robust and elastic shell is made from 95% post-consumer recycled polyamide. The PTFE-free Ceplex Green membrane is based on recycled polyurethane from coffee grounds.

A patented solution to give some light to your travel companions or create directional lighting. Quad Pro 800L has four detachable magnetic hooking LED panels, useful to take with you or to fix on any metal surface. Once at the base, the panels reload automatically.

In the name of versatility. Impulse CR is characterized by the innovative Smart Webbing Technology construction that guarantees uniform distribution of the load over the entire surface, offering unprecedented comfort. The perforated expanded EVA padding and the 3D mesh interior ensure excellent breathability; the DeltaFrame system on the leg loops is synonymous with great support during belays or abseiling. The 4 front and rear rings are designed for maximum functionality.

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HERO9 BLACK

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New hat with neck warmer combined with wide ribs, made entirely of Merino wool that guarantees protection and comfort in every daily situation and during outdoor activities. Easy to clean, gentle on the skin and resistant enough not to tear, Merino wool is a totally natural fiber which, once its function is over, degrades biologically, turning into compost. Added value is the fact that Buff only uses Merino from producers who don't use museling, a process that inflicts pain on sheep.

HERO9 Black has been improved. Thanks to a new sensor, it offers 5K video, 20 megapixel images, next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization with integrated horizon alignment, a new front display with real-time preview, a larger rear display and 30% more battery life. The Mod accessory with ultra-wide-angle photos and videos is also on the way thanks to SuperView Max.

A transversal product that goes from the urban trail to the mountain ones. Golden Gate, Scarpa â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news for the SS21 season, is developed thinking of those approaching the world of trail running, but also of experts who do not want to give up a reliable and comfortable shoe for daily training on mixed terrain, including asphalted sections. Perfect Fit containing and enveloping thanks to the soft internal sock of Sock-Fit LW construction.

The USB output allows you to connect a phone or other mobile devices. When in use, the lantern provides up to a maximum of 800 lumens for 20 consecutive hours.

Ride, Protect & Share, these three words represent the essence of who we are: a snowboard, ski, surf, and outdoor clothing brand who, while not taking ourselves too seriously, still want to effect change. Okay, great, but alone we are just a drop in the bucket. This is where B-Corp certification has meaning: using business and our influence as a force for good. We need to galvanize as many people as possible from our community – partners, and stakeholders in the outdoor and apparel industries - to participate in the energy transition and in removing carbon from the global economy.

At a time when the textile industry is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and where the climate crisis has reached its peak, we all have our role to play to make a difference. Since Picture started in 2008, we have always sought to push one step further to minimize our impact on the environment. Our commitment to a sustainable, ethical, and environmentallyresponsible approach covers every aspect of our business, from the supply chain, to manufacturing, to shipping.

Fighting climate change through our passion for boardsports and great outdoors, this is our mission.

To reduce the consequences doing business has on both the climate and people, we need to wipe out our dependence on fossil fuels. Curbing our impact on the environment and limiting growth, changing conventional production models, and promoting reasonable consumption are all key pillars of this evolution.

Julien, Jérémy & Vincent Picture’s co-founders

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1.RETROSUPERFUTURE X WOOLRICH AMERICA SUNGLASSES

2 . CANADA GOOSE X WANT LES ESSENTIELS N00 JACKET

3 . NEW LIFE PROJECT X OUTERKNOWN BACKPACK

Woolrich's "Buffalo Check" motif, a symbol of workwear and American folklore since 1850, meets three of the most successful RSF

An exclusive limited edition of four items hat take their name from the cardinal directions of the compass, integrating the refined

Outerknow, Kelly Slater’s brand, launched an original assortment of sustainable travel accessories to withstand the wear and tear of

4 . D*FACE X ROMANCE MILITARY EVADE

5 .VIBRAM X ROA HIKING DAIQUIRI SHOES

6 . BEDROCK SANDALS X INJINJI PERFORMANCE SPLIT-TOE SOCKS

A unique piece, a true work of art: the Specialized Evade helmet customized by the collaboration between Romance and D*Face, a prolific icon of London street art. Five different versions, each accompanied with a bomber cap and personalized tote bag, in support of as many charities: The Trussell Trust, Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, Headway, Center Point and Access Sport.

The partnership between Vibram and Roa Hiking is going on for the autumn/ winter. A common denominator that has also characterized the collaborations with Brain Dead, Guidi, Alyx and Stüssy. The Italian fashion brand Roa reinterprets the classic trekking models, creating products that perfectly mix outdoor and streetstyle influences.

Add some warmth to your Bedrock sandals with this compatible sock in a split-toe design. Built with Injinji's Trail Midweight technology, it will keep your feet comfortable when the thermometer drops. Midweight by Injinji offers maximum cushioning, with support and protection in the heel and metatarsus. Made with 33% Coolmax, 65% nylon, 2% Lycra.

models: Flat Top, Ciccio and America, whose minimal silhouette, with rectangular lenses and thick temples, is accompanied by the iconic black and white pattern, details that also appear on the packaging. Woolrich and RSF have also collaborated to create an original overshirt with a special ramar fabric.

silhouettes of WANT Les Essentiels, known for its minimalist luxury accessories, with the technical expertise of Canada Goose. N00 Jacket is a unisex, waterproof raincoat that fits into the hood and can be attached to the E90 backpack when not in use. For optimal protection from the elements.

the road. This backpack has everything you need for a business trip or a weekend away. Flip top opening with padded slip for a 17” laptop, Cordura Eco Fabric water repellent coating and recycled polyester. Expertly handcrafted in the small Japanese workshop of New Life Project.

„Nella vita faccio solo cose che posso anche sostenere. Sia nello sport che nel mio lavoro. Proprio per questo mi piace Deuter. Passione, esperienza e competenza le senti nei loro prodotti“

DANIEL BÜRKLE, CON IL FUTURA 30: Key Account Manager, ma nel cuor suo un alpinista. Ciò che lo connette a Deuter è la passione e l‘ambizione di continuare a migliorare.

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8 . PICTURE ORGANIC CLOTHING X OPINEL PATROL JACKET

9 . MOA HOFF X FJÄLLRÄVEN KÅNKEN ART

Mizuno, for 21 years main sponsor of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, celebrates once again the art of running by collaborating in the cre-

The one between Picture Organic Clothing and Opinel is a collab Made in France for adventure and bivouacs around the fire. The

Kånken Art is the result obtained by inviting internationally renowned artists to express their personal relationship with nature,

1 0 . GOOD & WELL X EMBER GOODS CAMPFIRE COFFEE CANDLE

1 1 .TOPO DESIGNS X NANGA X NATAL DESIGN DOWN TEE

1 2 . SAUCONY X PRINKSHOP HERO KINVARA 11

Notes of espresso, cedar wood and sandalwood reminiscent of a cowboy-style break. 100% vegan, ecological and recyclable candle, without petroleum, lead or phthalates. Produced in small batches in Seattle, in collaboration with Ember Goods, a coffee shop and retailer in the heart of Olympia, WA. Light it up on and get comfortable! Autumn has arrived.

A decidedly "vibrant" version of the iconic Down T-Shirt by Nanga, a Japanese brand born over 70 years ago at the foot of Mount Ibuki. This half-sleeved down jacket, which can be worn both as an outer and intermediate layer, is made with micro ripstop Nylon and an Ultra-Dry down filling. It can be conveniently packed and compressed into the side pocket for an easy carrying.

Saucony and Prinkshop to support women who compete in sport and political life. Designed for those who are committed to achieving their goals, the Kinvara 11 allow you to chase your records and break down barriers of all kinds. The upper is decorated with the female symbol repeated on the back panel, lining and tongue. For each item in the Women Running series, Saucony will donate 10% of the sales to She Should Run.

ation of a special edition. The Wave Skyrise chosen for the 2020 edition (neutral running shoe, characterized by great cushioning and responsiveness) was customized by Dutch artist and typographer Pieter Ceizer with lively graphics and multicolored segments that give a fresh and energetic look.

Patrol pullover jacket features a polycotton canvas that can be treated with beeswax (included) to increase its waterproofness. Flannel lining on top, large kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs, drawstring adjustable hood and waist to offer additional protection against the elements.

using a Kånken backpack as a canvas. For the 2020 edition, Fjällräven collaborated with the Swedish artist Moa Hoﬀ, an illustrator and graphic designer from Stockholm, whose joyful expressiveness has given life to a formidable pattern. Part of the proceeds will go to support the Arctic Fox Initiative.

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Ë&#x153; H E L LY H A N S E N P R E S E N T S M O N O M A T E R I A L , I T S N E W R E C YC L A B L E I N S U L AT O R S For the AW 20/21 Helly Hansen presents Mono Material, a mini collection of synthetic down jackets to be used alone or as an intermediate layer. These garments use a part of recycled materials and, in addition, are designed thinking about the entire life cycle and the realization of a true circular economy. As the name implies, each Mono Material product is made from a single material: 100% virgin or recycled polyester. This not only makes the recycling process easier but improves the final result, because at the end of the recovery the mono materials have a higher quality than mixed fibers. Innovative and forward-looking, this collection is an important step forward in reducing waste.

R E P E T I TA : 1 0 0 % P O S T- C O N S U M E R YA R N R E G E N E R AT E D F R O M P L A S T I C B O T T L E S A recycled polyester fiber obtained thanks to a manufacturing process that transforms plastic waste into a precious resource for textiles. And the name, Repetita, contains the meaning of what it wants to convey: RE as recycling, the primary aim of the project, PET as Polyethylene Terephthalate, the raw material from which the new fiber is born; ITA, like Italy, the heart of the project. Repetita is a resistant fiber that is well suited to Jaquard processes, from circular knitting to orthogonal weaving, from straight knitwear to hosiery. Comfort, guaranteed like microfiber, ensures the same breathability and thermoregulation of synthetic fibers, while maintaining the clean appearance of natural fibers.

A N TA R C T I C A : I C E M E LT I N G I S I R R E V E R S I B L E An image of the ice of Antarctica completely melting and an unequivocal sentence: point of no return. This is how the cover of the latest issue of Nature appears, one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific journals in the world, which questions the future not only of the Antarctic ecosystem, but also of metropolises such as London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai as we know them. This scenario is feared by a study conducted by the Research Institute on Climate Impacts of Potsdam together with the Columbia University in New York and the University of Stockholm. The only glimmer of hope would be a return to the temperatures that characterized the pre-industrial age. But it is "extremely unlikely" that this will happen, as scientists flatly state.

POLARTEC: NEW HOUDINI FLEECE BECOMES OPEN-SOURCE With decades of experience in sustainable fashion, the outdoor brand Houdini presented the Mono Air project, an open-source initiative that aims to share information online about its recent creation: Mono Air Houdi, equipped with the innovative Polartec Power Air fabric in recycled (and recyclable) material designed to reduce the dispersion of microfibers by 80%. From the Project Mono Air website it will be possible to view the components of the garment (from the prints to any small details) and follow the choices related to the design, discover in-depth information on fabric technology and explore the principles that make up the DNA of Houdini garments. This initiative aims to guide the textile industry and product design towards a waste free trend.

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Founded by Jeremy Moon in 1995, Icebreaker pioneered the ethical and sustainable production of sportswear. Part of VF Corporation since 2018, the New Zealand brand (which continues to challenge the status quo with transparent, ethical and sustainable practices) has embarked on an ambitious project for the complete elimination of synthetic materials from its entire collection. To achieve the goal, it has already introduced an increase of up to 87% of natural fibers in the AW 20/21 collection (including merino wool and TENCEL), foreseen the introduction of technologies such as Cool-Lite, RealFleece and MerinoLoft, the removal of 59 synthetic models, the launch of a natural dye as a sustainable alternative to synthetic dye, the 100% elimination of PFCs.

OX FA M : C L I M AT E C R I S I S C O M E S F R O M T H E CONSUMPTION OF THE 1% RICHEST PEOPLE We are used to thinking of climate change as a cross-cutting phenomenon, but this is half true. The poorest half of the global population is suffering from the climate crisis even though it has made a small contribution to triggering it. "This extreme CO2 inequality is a direct consequence of decades in which governments have chased unfair and impactful growth" said Tim Gore, author of the report published by Oxfam. The study examined two different parameters: the cumulative emissions of greenhouse gases and the carbon budget (the CO2 that we can still generate by keeping the increase in temperatures within the threshold desired by the Paris Agreement). Simply put, over 25 years, the richest 1% of the global population emitted twice as many greenhouse gases as the poorest half of the population.

N E V E R O L D - FA S H I O N E D : T H E F J Ä L L R ÄV E N D E S I G N T H AT I M P R O V E S T H E L I F E C Y C L E O F G A R M E N T S There are many companies capable of creating durable clothing and equipment. But how sustainable are these products if after a short time they are already obsolete and end up at the bottom of the closet? Fjällräven has always been committed to developing functional garments with a timeless design. A design that, instead of following the trends of the moment, expresses value over time. The heart of this vision is the search for sustainable, durable and performing materials. An example above all is represented by the G-1000 fabric, created in 1968 by the founder of the brand, Åke Nordin. Today Fjällräven offers it in its Eco version in recycled polyester and organic cotton. Breathable and resistant, if treated with Greenland Wax it becomes waterproof.

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Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2 B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

The latest evolution from the Phantom series has finally arrived on the market. The US brand, always in first line in the footwear and performance apparel sector, has in fact launched the new UA HOVR Phantom 2, an extremely versatile running shoe that follows in the footsteps of the previous UA HOVR Phantom models, improving its fundamental features: cushioning, fit and coaching plans via the UA MapMyRun app.

More cushioning means more energy return and a softer, more elastic and comfortable stride, without having to give up the right support that every runner needs. The shoe also has a new fit, similar to a sock, thanks to an anatomical collar that is positioned lower than previous models to fit comfortably around the ankle, making it easier to put on and off. The upper part, soft and elastic, hugs the foot with a soft SpeedForm 2.0 neckline while the molded midfoot offers comfort and a 360Â° support. The upper is very brea-

thable thanks to the material above the toe and the forefoot which has been adapted with perforations to keep the foot cool and dry when running in warmer temperatures. This model also features an integrated, soft and supportive insole, inspired by a cycling bib that offers immediate comfort. Finally, the resistant and flexible sole gives you speed. But innovations do not stop there. Under Armour has tried to make running smarter and easier by connecting the shoe to MapMyRun which firstly allows you to use the GPS to track your activity as a runner, but also records your run statistics (duration, distance, speed but also pace, elevation gain and calories burned), allowing you to share your progress with friends, family or directly on social networks. The app also features complete coaching plans that dynamically adapt to the runner's progress and help to transform any aim into an achievable goal and to run more consistently, bringing benefits also to the rest of the training.

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Soluzione a tutto tondo per le persone attive che dividono il proprio tempo libero facendo escursioni, viaggiando e muovendosi nelle cittĂ , la collezione Thule AllTrail X offre una versatilitĂ senza eguali per affrontate al meglio qualsiasi avventura. Costruiti con tela di cera riciclata al 50%, questi zaini durevoli e resistenti offrono massima comoditĂ sia durante le escursioni, sia per un utilizzo quotidiano.

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Deuter SL collection a backpack for women and much more

BY GIULIA FICICCHIA

Since 2006 the Deuter experts do not to want to stop and also in this case they have a news that is worth trying. A team of designers and athletes set to work to create the SL (Slim Line) line for all outdoor women enthusiasts. The initials SL distinguishes the Deuter backpacks line developed for the female body. Each line has one or more models designed specifically for women. It is known that women have different anatomical characteristics compared to men and for this reason the Deuter team has paid attention to a series of details: the back is shorter, the straps, which have an S-shape and soft edges, have thinner ends in order to be easier to wear them in the shoulder area and not to fall all the time, and finally the closed hip wings adapt perfectly to the female body. If observed carefully enough, the models of the SL line also have smaller pockets than the standard version, to proportion the capacity of the backpack to the carrying capacity of a woman compared to the one of a man.

of colleagues, shop assistants and company employees. And it is thanks to this female participation that it became clear that the previous S line was not enough to meet the needs of the female body. The litmus test to know if you have a backpack from the SL line in front of you is not just its shape, but the presence of a yellow flower, designed by Sibylle Manger, the company's graphic designer. Since its addition in 2006, its presence has attracted the attention of many sportswomen who had finally found a backpack designed for them. It is always hard to resist buying a new backpack, but Deuter's new SL line makes it even more difficult. Give in to temptation, it's worth it.

Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner confirms that it is a model worth trying. During her career she has climbed all 14 eight-thousanders without the use of oxygen: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference is immediately evident and convince in a nutshell. I only go hiking with Deuter SL.â&#x20AC;? But it was also tested by women who are simply passionate about sports, mountaineers, climbers or bikers, friends, mothers, wives

The difference is immediately evident and convince in a nutshell. I only go hiking with Deuter SL.â&#x20AC;?

Mizuno Enerzy In Turin, in the new Mizuno flagship store, we met Enerzy, the new technology of the Japanese brand. Running and floating at the same time. This is how we felt wearing the new arrivals from Mizuno.

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Developed with the aim of improving the performance of athletes, this innovation allows you to release as much energy as possible in the push phase, without dispersion, but not giving up comfort. It took two years of studies and tests at the internal R&D department to create a compound that is 293% softer than conventional materials and, at the same time, capable of offering a 56% higher energy return. The importance of the fundamental components of rebound was perceived by the company as a necessity of the sports world with the aim of improving performance. For this reason, Mizuno has concentrated its research in recent years towards this goal. What came out are two versions of the Enerzy compound: on the one hand the EnerzyCore which ensures a rebound of 156% and a softness of 393% greater

than the conventional standard and it is designed to be positioned only inside the shoe, therefore in the midsole. On the other hand, the EnerzyFoam, with a rebound of +115% and a softness of +117% compared to the conventional standard, features that prove to be excellent and that make the shoe usable in a wide range of applications. The Enerzy technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers are very important especially when compared both with all other Mizuno technologies and with those of the competition, giving truly impressive results.

Let's test it!

The Enerzy technology is extremely cushioned and comfortable. In fact, this shoe offers an even softer pace and an incredible energy return. Its structure combines Mizuno Enerzy with XPOP, and it is designed for longer runs. The Sky Wave 4 is renewed in design by pre-

senting a contrasting Jaquard Mesh upper and Aerohug technology for better breathability. The medial area is reinforced by supports that offer greater grip and together enrich the upper. The rear area of the â&#x20AC;&#x2039;â&#x20AC;&#x2039; shoe, on the other hand, has a revised and reinforced neck padding to ensure greater support. Turning instead to the sole and midsole, compared to the Sky 3 which had an upper midsole in U4icX and the lower in U4ic, the newcomer maintains the same composition for the top, while in the center it combines XPOP technology and Mizuno Enerzy to obtain 17% more cushioning and +15% energy return. BY DENIS PICCOLO

Salewa Responsive Technology B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

from fatigue. So cell regeneration plays an essential role. Responsive technology helps the body to work more efficiently during mountaineering activities, and to recover faster during rest phases. Is there any scientific evidence to confirm that this technology really works? Gianluca: Salewa has started a collaboration with the Dublin Polytechnic and the University of Dublin, in order to have scientific evidence according to their academic protocols that could confirm the effectiveness of the technology. Christine: Responsive technology has also been proven in the field, with a program involving seven athletes over a six-month period. The result is that using products with Responsive technology has a positive effect.

The famous South Tyrolean brand of mountain clothing and technical equipment presents the innovative Responsive technology. This new Salewa technology uses the refractive properties of minerals to intercept and return FIR (Far Infra Red) radiation emitted by the human body, stimulating cellular functions, micro circulation and peripheral oxygenation. Just like a rock wall facing south, which during the day absorbs energy from the sun and then releases it gradually as the hours pass. Christine LadstĂ¤tter, Salewa Special Product & Innovation Manager, and Gianluca Accardi, Salewa Junior Fabrics R&D, tell us how Responsive works.

What exactly is the composition of Responsive technology? Gianluca: Responsive technology is implemented differently for different products. For padding and some spun fabrics such as those of the new Zebru baselayers, the minerals from our exclusive blend are dissolved and mixed with the material that makes up the fibers before they are extruded. It is a complex process that, however, has the advantage of making the benefits of Responsive technology permanent, which can last for many years even with intense use and unlimited washes. Christine: Another solution was made possible by the adoption of special printing techniques that allow the benefits of Responsive technology to be applied to a wide range of products. For example, this is the solution adopted for the new Diadem sleeping bags. Responsive technology is printed directly on the inner lining. Here it can directly intercept the energy emitted by the human body and return it in the form of infrared radiation while you sleep.

How exactly does this technology work and what are its benefits? Gianluca: All the products that use Responsive technology are made with fibers that contain tiny mineral particles, so small that they are invisible to the human eye, which recycle the energy produced by the human body to allow for extended performance over time and faster recovery. Christine: At the molecular level, the heat induces a vibration in the minerals with the emission of radiation in the infrared spectrum that give the garment the ability to absorb the infrared radiation energy emitted by the body and to release it gradually returning it to the body itself, even through different layers of fabrics. The energy that Responsive recycles back to your body triggers vasodilation in the capillary bed and makes more oxygen available to your cells.Wearing Responsive enhances your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood circulation (oxygenation), helping you to consume more oxygen than you would have without it. Result: You can sustain your performance/ activity for longer and perform longer. It is a biological and completely natural process.

Salewa has always been an environmentally friendly brand, how sustainable is Responsive? Gianluca: We have been able to integrate Responsive technology to recycled polyester fibers, and also to blend them with our TirolWool. These solutions are used in both our jackets and our sleeping bags, in a perfect example of innovative technology based on natural elements.

What are the advantages for mountaineers that use products with Responsive technology during mountain activities? Gianluca: In the mountains, where the air is thinner starting from a certain altitude, it is more difficult to recover

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Vote the assholes out! Patagonia's message against climate change deniers. BY DAV I D E F I O R AS O

A clear, unequivocal message, without compromise. Where the slogan is placed is what amazes people: the label of a Patagonian garment. Right there, instead of the classic washing instructions.

ship with Ballot Ready, a platform that collects information and electoral contents, those who visit the Patagonia website can consult the most reliable candidates who care about environmental issues and even plan their vote by discovering the nearest seats, times and the sanitary conditions to be respected.

The US brand, with its strong commitment to the environment, has decided to use the labels of its clothes to invite voters to change direction during the US presidential elections next November. The “assholes” are the politicians who deny the climate emergency we are living today.

Until a few years ago most companies would have avoided such a radical attitude, for fear of backlash. Today Patagonia seems to have understood how the fight against climate change is in line with its image and good for its business. Beyond any cynical consideration, an uncompromising message remains a refreshing battle cry. And, frankly, we're just happy to see a pair of shorts stand up against the world's most powerful people.

With a long history of environmental militancy, Patagonia promotes brand activism without fear of public exposure. In July 2020, it was one of the first brand to take part in the #StopHateForProfit campaign to boycott Facebook advertising in order to ask socials for greater engagement against hate and disinformation freely circulating within them, born precisely as a response to controversial posts of President Trump never reported or banned by the Zuckerberg team. And among the receivers of the message there’s of course the current president of the United States, with his questionable positions on the climate. Patagonia is not new to show its distrust of the work of this administration. In 2017, when the downsizing of two natural monuments such as the Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase-Escalante was announced, the entire homepage of the company website turned into a call to action for customers and aficionados to find out why a decision like this risked being “the largest cancellation of a protected territory in the American history”.

“Remember to vote to kick those assholes out, all those politicians who think we shouldn't act in favor of climate change. Vote for the planet and against those who don't want to do anything. The power is in our hands and now is the time to use it”.

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Dynafit The binding that everyone wants BY GIULIA FICICCHIA

It is the early 1980s and Fritz Barthel is a young engineering student who has decided to go climbing with a friend on the Calanques. On the way back home, they look at Mont Blanc in fascination and decide to give it a try. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter that they are not at all acclimatized, they set off towards Aguille Du Midi, tracing all the routes. At sunset they reach the top, but they are too tired to admire the spectacle that nature offers: they have no forces left because of their huge two-meter long slalom skis and their very heavy bindings. Fritz knows what lightweight means, he has always been passionate about modeling aircraft, which is what he chose to study at university, so he decides to take that knowledge and use it for ski mountaineering. The starting point is clear: he have to ensure that the weight of the binding frame is replaced by the boot. It took him some time and several prototypes, but in the

end a new lightweight and simple technology was born, he decided to call "low tech". All he did was to remove the plate, fix the boot to the ski with two side holes and add metal supports to the heel. Some of his friends were skeptical, others already seemed to be big fans of the idea and Fritz understood that it was worth starting to offer it to the major ski brands. He asked about 2000 euros for his patent, but companies of the sector were convinced that only a very small part of the market would have been persuaded to use his invention. Fritz wrapped his head around this fact and began to work on its own. It was precisely at that moment that Dynafit knocked on his door and bought the exclusive rights of the binding, leaving the patent to him. How did this innovation conquer the world of ski mountaineering? First of all, the binding is 70-90% lighter than its classic framed version. In addition,

it is lower so the energies on the ski are transmitted directly. There are also positive sides for the body, such as the rotation point that avoids straining the adductor along or the fact that it is a moving heel and therefore you can move more freely too. Also in terms of safety and release performance, PIN bindings have nothing missing: they are all subjected to continuous safety checks and some of them even have a TĂ&#x153;V certification. Fritz nowadays still works at Dynafit, his bindings are made with a complex steel alloy, hardened to achieve the desired mechanical strength and hardness, while a ceramic coating on a zinc base is applied to the inserts. They are then assembled in Germany by the Caritas Donauhof cooperative, giving them an opportunity to collaborate on a major project. The company kept the patent until 2014, that year some other companies started producing and using both PIN and frame inserts, even if 90% of manufacturers prefer to buy Dynafit Certified bindings and mount them on their own models. Fritz is brilliant mind and he has always known that he was revolutionized the world of ski mountaineering but he also knows that times change, technology advances and PIN bindings will soon be just a memory. He likes to call himself a stubborn old man who eagerly awaits the arrival of new genius minds that will revolutionize the world of bindings. Meanwhile, best wishes for the 40th anniversary of the creation that changed the world of ski mountaineering forever.

Edicola Bosco Our store distributor is better than yours

BY DENIS PICCOLO

Outdoor stores, climbing gyms, showrooms, refuges, newsstands, bookstores or simply with a click online. There are several ways to get a copy of The Pill. Starting from today, we will introduce you to one of our distribution partners in each issue. Because each of them is special, just like The Pill. Today it is the turn of “Edicola Bosco”. Hi Francesca. When was the idea for Edicola Bosco born? The idea dates back to October 2019 when the store was born. We decided to include magazines and books because we were already buying some for personal interest, but we found it difficult to identify where exactly to buy what most reflected our reading interests in our area. Why the name Edicola Bosco? The name comes from from the fact that the space for the newsstand is located inside a “wood” (in Italian “bosco”), our small shop where we sell plants and everyday objects all linked to the idea of a sustainable and respectful lifestyle for the planet in which we live.

Tell us about your project. We are constantly looking for magazines and books that deal with what, in our opinion, are the topics that contribute to making people's lives more beautiful and interesting: travel, nature, flowers and plants, food, architecture (in particular the care of indoor and outdoor greenery), with particular attention to respecting the environment and encouraging a more sustainable and respectful life for others and the surrounding environment. Nowadays everything seems exclusively digital, so it seems like is a counter-trend choosing to sell magazines.Digital communication is, somehow, fundamental and indispensable. The speed with which information circulates and the ability to stay updated on specific topics are something that has entered our daily life. But when you have some time available and the opportunity to relax in front of something good to read, we believe there is nothing better than printed paper, with its texture and its unmistakable scent. How do you select the magazines you distribute? The common thread that drives our research is to find bo-

oks and magazines that have to do with travel, food, architecture, green design, nature and the respect for which in some way can be of inspiration or even just a little advice for a more lively and stimulating life. What do you think about the motto “Print is not dead”? I completely agree and I hope that all those people who come into the shop to buy a plant to be placed in their living room maybe will go out with some books and magazines to read in that same living room in order to have a little richer life and culture. What do you think about digital communication in general? Comparing digital communication to books and printed magazines is like comparing traveling by plane to a walk in the middle of nature. It depends on what situations they fit in and what role they play. Edicola Bosco’s future projects? Our main project is to get more and more feedback, both from those who do not expect to find a newsstand among tropical plants and from those who have already discovered us and continue to get excited about what we can offer them.

Gore-Tex Invisible Fit B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I PHOTO DENIS PICCOLO

Gore-Tex Invisible Fit is a technology that offers not only full protection in the event of adverse weather conditions, but also a more flexible fit, similar to the one given by non-protective running shoes. At first glance, every footwear using Invisible Fit may look like normal running shoes, but this innovative Gore technology makes them waterproof over time so you can no longer have to worry about adverse weather conditions. This Gore-Tex membrane features pores that are much smaller than water droplets, but larger than the vapor of sweat in order to keep your foot dry and breathable on the asphalt. Gore-Tex Invisible Fit has been designed to be applied directly to a large variety of athletic uppers. Directly laminating Invisible Fit on the upper material eliminates creases and wrinkles, educing pressure points and ensuring a perfect fit of the forefoot. Other benefits of this new running shoe technology from Gore are a reduced weight, lower water absorption and shorter drying times.

Among the shoes that use Invisible Fit, La Sportiva certainly stands out, presenting Jackal GTX, a winter running shoe dedicated to off-road running over ultra distances and prolonged training. In this case, the Gore-Tex membrane with Invisible Fit technology guarantees maximum flexibility, waterproofing and breathability. The comfortable and wide fit are suitable for an ultra-marathon use, while the comfortable elastic tongue with an enveloping fit gives maximum freedom of movement. The innovative EVA sole/midsole package features internal cushioning pads in high energy return polyurethane Infinitoo Technology. The Rock-Shield integrated in the high density EVA midsole provides a more stable run and rock-guard effect, in addition to the FriXion Red compound outsole with Impact Brake System and differentiated lugs.

Picture Organic Clothing. Bio-Sourcing B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

because, the traditional way to realize, for example, a snow jacket requires petroleum extraction. In fact, a conventional technical polyester fabric (PET) consists of mono-ethylene-glycol (30%) and terephthalic acid (70%), both petro-chemical compounds. Thankfully, consumers have become much more aware of alternative ways to purchase, and pay much closer attention to the level of responsibility a brand is willing to assume. Other solutions to directly or indirectly wipe out our dependence on fossil fuels exist and bio-sourcing is one of them. This is why Picture Organic Clothing chose bio-sourcing as its main focus for the next few years and a primary focus for this new season, with 30% of its outerwear collection FW20 being bio-sourced. The French brand has always being attentive to offer sustainable, ethical and eco-responsible products while standing in the fight against climate change, and the choice of bio-sourcing is, in fact, a big step towards a major commitment to the environment and to wiping out our extremely polluting dependence on fossil fuels.

Bio-sourcing means creating a fabric partially made with plant material such as sugar cane or castor beans. In general, plants that contain sucrose (beets, sugar cane, etc) or starch (wheat, corn, etc) can be transformed into bio-mono ethylene glycol (Bio-MEG) to replace conventional petroleum-based MEG.

Picture presented its first bio-sourced and recyclable polyester fabric made from sugar cane by-products unsuitable for human consumption. Refining the sugar (melting, bleaching, and crystallization) produces a mixture referred to as molasses. After the fermenting process, the molasses is usually used to produce ethyl alcohol (or ethanol). Picture instead plan to use the fermentation process with specific bacteria that will transform the sugars from the raw material to create, through a chemical reaction, bio-ethanol. The bio-ethanol will then be converted into bio-mono ethylene glycol (BIO-MEG) through another phase of synthesis. This process provides with a non-petroleum based MEG. In addition, sugar cane is a C4 plant type so it captures a lot of CO2 during the growing phase. Even though some of the CO2 is released during the harvest, 18t remains into the soils and CO2 will be re-captured as the plant will grow again. With sorghum, corn and millet, C4 plants represent approximately 30% of CO2 captured by natural carbon sinks. These

are true allies in the fight against climate change. However, deforestation is the main issue when it comes to farming. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the brand decided to use sugar cane waste from an existing farming making sugar instead of a whole new land only for textile purpose. The 3-layer Welcome Jacket includes Pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand-new bio-sourced hard shell made from rehabilitated sugar cane waste that is converted into bio-based polyester. An ideal green alternative to traditional jackets without compromising on performance and a way to accelerate positive change by wiping out the use of fossil fuels. The brand, in fact, constantly monitors growth and its impact on the environment, works to change conventional production models accordingly, and encourages responsible purchasing by the consumer. By limiting CO2 emissions as much as possible and by offsetting the rest, Picture strives to reach the ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025.Â

"Bio-sourcing means creating a fabric partially made with plant material such as sugar cane."

Meindl The story of a non ordinary boot BY GIULIA FICICCHIA

For a person who lives in the city like me, mountain boots are roommates who often remain hidden, taken out only for some nice summer walks in the highlands. Every year, when I put them back in their place, where they have always been, I notice that they are wearing out and I plan to take a look at the shop windows on my next trip to a mountain town.

When I was little, it was almost a sort of tradition: my father would hurry to unload luggage and various equipment, get comfortable and drag me downtown to see what the news were. It was a luxury that thrilled him, pushed him to study new models, to test them. But there has always been a name that left him more intrigued and attentive than others, Meindl. As soon as he saw a pair, he pointed them to me with his finger, told me to look at them, told me that he always wanted to buy one and his desire became mine. For those who have never heard this name, wondering now why those boots are so special

is more than legitimate, so I can only tell you the story of a family and a tradition handed down for generations, nine to be precise. The name Meindl first appears in a document from the late 17th century: Petrus Meindl is mentioned as the first shoemaker in the city of Kirchanschรถring, Germany. But it is only since 1928 that the history of the family becomes richer in detail, when Lukas Meindl senior decides to go his own way in the production of shoes, giving life to the company we still know today and adding, in 1932, also a dedicated part to clothing. Lukas was a fan of adventures and hunting, so he knew the importance

of the boot used, he knew that behind its creation there had to be all the attention and care that distinguishes all Meindl shoes. According to tradition, in 1948, his son Alfons succeeded him, who, with the help of his brother Hannes, led the company in much more modern times. Lukas and Lars, his sons, since they were young spent different Saturdays watching their father working in his workshop and finding new ways to innovate his models. They tried to imitate it, to play a little with leather materials and when their turn to manage the company came, they continued that level of innovation. On the other hand, it was Meindl who created the first waterproof boots with Gore-Tex breathing technology in Europe. It is therefore no wonder that in 2004 the company was awarded the Innovation Award at ISPO. As happened to his namesake, Lukas, together with Lars, always tested their boots, both everyday and in the mountains, and thanks to those experiences, they were able to identify where they could still be improved. Obviously they also dis not disdain the help of professional mountain guides. But although the company is now pervaded by technology, some details have remained exactly as they always have been: Meindl boots are still recognized for their double stitching and the

word sustainability has deep roots for those who, like this company, have always been committed to be completely transparent in the production phase and in the creation of products that last as long as possible, using leather that comes from organic farms in its territory. In fact, the Meindl familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tory is not only the story of a tradition handed down from generation to generation, but also of the bond of people with their land: for this reason, with the creation of the Alfons Meindl Social Foundation in 2008, the company decided to help the inhabitants in difficulty, but without taking pride in it or attracting attention, simply recognizing the importance of that human factor, fundamental for the growth of the region and the company itself. Ever since my father mentioned the name Meindl to me for the first time, I have begun to pay attention to those who walked beside me during long walks in the mountains or in the city center for a walk on foggy days. I began to see the unmistakable logo more and more often at the height of the instep, the brown leather on the side, the solid structure of a product that I now know has been studied and retouched for generations to become the adventure companion also ideal in missteps. And I admit that in front of the windows of specialized shoe stores, it is Meindl shoes that I look up first.

Ever since my father mentioned the name Meindl to me for the first time, I have begun to pay attention to those who walked beside me during long walks in the mountains or in the city center for a walk on foggy days. I began to see the unmistakable logo more and more often at the height of the instep, the brown leather on the side, the solid structure of a product that I now know has been studied and retouched for generations to become the adventure companion also ideal in missteps. And I admit that in front of the windows of specialized shoe stores, it is Meindl shoes that I look up first.

v Ortovox turns 40 B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

Safety

Gerald Kampel, Ortovox historic founder, did not listen to those who claimed that his project would never work. Instead he trusted his inner voice telling him:

Before 1980, avalanche search devices in use would send and receive in different frequencies. This would often lead to fatal avalanche accidents when victims could not be found quickly enough due to differences in frequency. The F2 could send and receive on both frequencies and within 2 years it became number one on the market.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can make mountain sports safer.â&#x20AC;? This was the intuition Kampel had when, in 1980, he developed the first double frequency transceiver, Ortovox F2, revolutionizing the search for avalanche victims. A project considered impossible by most of the people but that instead turned out to be a real innovation, and at the same time marking the beginning of Ortovox. Exactly 40 years have passed since then, and even today the German brand, whose name derives from the words Ortung, from the German localization, and vox, from the Latin voice, continues its commitment to creating products that make mountain sports safer, and which, at the same time, protect the environment and the animal world. This philosophy still characterizes the company today, whose values have not changed over time but rather outline the future of Ortovox.

Over the years, Ortovox has continued to implement avalanche transceivers. Almost every five years, pioneering new models have been introduced and have revolutionized the concept of safety.

Ortovox Safety Academy In 2008, with the launch of the Safety Academy, the Bavarian company once again underlined the main goals of the brand: protection and responsibility, sustainability and friendship. The courses and training held by mountain guides and experts are part of this perspective and the response has been decidedly positive with more than 1,400 participants per year.

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people. Merino sheep farmers in Tasmania, in addition to their commitment to respect the protocol, live in the firm belief that the sustainable approach is the right one.

In 1985 Ortovox presented the first backpack to be used on fresh snow. At the same time, the company has also expanded into the functional clothing market, but focusing on natural materials instead of classic synthetic fabrics that were considered an absolute must in the sector up until that time. They introduced in the mid 90s the first functional underwear made of Merino wool, redefining the world of high-quality mountain sheep fibers. The Ortovox Wool Promise was born, one of the most complete protocols regarding the protection of animals, environment and

From functional underwear to 3-layer hardshell. From safety equipment to the training platform. For 40 years Ortovox has listened to its inner voice as Gerald Kampel did in 1980. And today, as never before, the whole world has acquired awareness, demonstrating how acting sustainably and respecting peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values is actually the road to the future.

Cober A distant starting point for a new beginning BY GIULIA FICICCHIA

When Renato Covini was a young ski enthusiast, finding a good pair of poles was a challenge that led to very low expectations: most of the models at that time were nothing more than pieces of wood made by small craftsmen and then put together in the best possible way. For this reason, in 1953, he decided to revolutionize its production and give life to the first real factory that dealt with poles in Italy: thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how Cober was born.

A few years later, he added another important element, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about ski bindings, an essential component to guarantee the skier good safety. Before them, there were only jaws, very ineffective in comparison. But those of Covini were not the usual products, but the first rear bindings. With the birth of Reaktor, the panorama of ski equipment changed again and the company further distinguished itself by introducing technical innovations in the production phase. Even for the poles, the moment of growth and revolution was by no means over: Cober was the first company, in the 1960s, to switch from steel to aluminum tubing, which could also be easily colored, knobs switched instead first to rubber and then to plastic. Finally, the handle became anatomical and plastic was also used for the construction of wheels.

In the 70s, the world of bindings experienced a moment of change with the introduction of a special resin, a mixture of nylon and glass fiber, capable of being more resistant to cold than steel and with a coefficient of friction decidedly lower so that the release force of the binding always remained the same whatever the conditions of the skis or the sole of the boot. The bindings became also shorter, so the skis stiffened less and enthusiasts could spend less time on the lubrication process and much more on using them on the snowy slopes. But why stop only at winter sports equipment? Cober decided, in the 1980s, to take advantage of its technical knowledge to explore new sectors, in particular the tennis world, and realized excellent rackets both in fiber and metal and in wood with fiberglass coating, as evidenced

by the Cober Number One. Renato, meanwhile, decided that Flavio, his son, was ready to join him within the company to devote himself to research and development of new technologies, without losing sight of the production phases. However, Cober found its specialization in winter sports in the 90s, producing poles for every discipline. They realized models for downhill skiing, as well as for cross-country skiing or mountaineering, then those dedicated to freestyle and freeriding, up to the summer world with models for trekking and Nordic walking. It was Flavio in those years who took over the management of the company and brought greater attention in the area of sustainability and to the environment. Circularity became one of the main pillars of the brand. For 15 years, this philosophy has not abandoned the company, which has made innovation its main core and which in the meantime, inspired by its history and its past, has carried out a rebranding operation: today the logo resumes its first version, with blue and red and with the addition of the eagle, this time in a stylized form. Taking roads up to that time unknown, Cober speaks the same language as every sports lover who wants to pursue his limits in complete safety, who doesn't mind being always performing but rather feeling that sense of free-

dom and joy when he manages to overcome them on a black slope, in a gully or in a lakeside circuit, all environments that he knows how to respect. Time after time, first Renato and then Flavio have done nothing but move the bar of what could be implemented higher and higher, providing everyone with the opportunity to take advantage of cutting-edge products from every point of view. Even today, the company continues to work on new components for its poles, in order to be always easier to use them, while a new, more ergonomic knob will soon be presented. But sustainability is the aspect on which the brand is most committed to, paying attention to its production processes, such as powder coating, solvent-free UV screen printing and printing of second-life plastic components, using raw materials that do not have toxic elements. Coberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story is similar to some others we often see in front of us every time we live our passions on the snow and beyond, one of those stories that we take for granted but which well represents the strength of a tradition, of a family history that goes on for decades. A story of how past, present and future can live inside objects that are so important for outdoor activities, such as poles and bindings, without ever ceasing to surprise us.

Water. Cold. Snow. Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex The sky is black, rain is falling hard. Temperatures have already dropped and autumn is now advancing. I send a message: "What's the weather going to be like tomorrow?" “100% clear tomorrow”. And as predicted, the following day there is a clear sky above our heads but mud, puddles, wet under our feet. In short, the perfect conditions to test the new Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex, Nike's new trail model for winter conditions. In fact, winter is icoming, and will bring with it rainfall and an uncertain wethaer: it's time to leave our earthy trails behind and welcome water, cold and snow. As a first test, a wake up early call and off we go on a 14km trail immersed in a dense, shady and humid forest, in a word, beautiful. With the Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex, Nike brings all its knowledge and know-how coming from the road environment by applying them to the trail one. But let's be clear, this shoe is different

from any other previously made and defines a category of its own, new and unique, very far from its street “cousins”. Compared to other Nike trail models, this shoe has an increased, robust side, with greater cushioning.The biggest innovation of the Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex model is undoubtedly the upper. A durable, flexible and very comfortable multilayer, where all the materials and seams are made in Gore-Tex fabrics, developed to ensure water repellency and maximum resistance even during the worst weather conditions. Despite puddles and mud, this upper does not allow water to enter, keeping the foot always dry inside, a very useful feature for winter months. The collar that wraps the back of the ankle is also very comfortable, with the classic rear loop already present on the Pegasus Trail 2, which offers an additional barrier to the entry of water and debris and which is also very solid and protective also on the heel.

BY PAT R I C K D E LO R E N Z I PHOTO DENIS PICCOLO

The new Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex takes us to a higher level, giving the same freedom, but on wetter, inaccessible and winter terrain, while maintaining our feet dry on the inside and allowing us to explore more than we have done until now. The sole is made of Nike React, with a pronounced protrusion in the heel stack. The result is a feeling of great cushioning but which does not lose reactivity especially during the most sustained changes of pace and, at the same time, allows you to run for longer distances in a comfortable way. For 20/30 kilometers runs or even for ultra distances, in wet, uncertain or winter conditions, this will be the shoe for you. A perfect mix of comfort and responsiveness, without ever sacrificing pop even during the shortest sessions. Furthermore, it is a versatile model to be used without problems on mixed terrains, asphalt sections or a mix of dirt and trail. Perfect to be worn directly on your front door. In addition, the flare out of the sole gives stability, especially in the forefoot area. The 10mm drop and the super gripping sole with deep grooves, inspired by the patterns of bicycle tires, give an effective hold on any surface. The toe is reinforced with a protection that covers the front of the shoe and saves the foot from impacts.

The true to size fit with a discreet and not excessive width makes it comfortable and performing. The result is a feeling of stability on dirt, rock, uncertain and slippery terrains. A fun shoe, ready for anything, to go further along us in every of our adventures. The addition of Gore-Tex Invisible Fit technology allows you to tackle even the most challenging and wet trails with serenity. After an intense test session in the most different conditions, we can therefore say that it is a truly well-cushioned model, effective on any terrain, but which remains stable even over long distances. If the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 was born on the desert and rocky trails of Arizona, the new Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Gore-Tex takes us to a higher level, giving the same freedom, but on wetter, inaccessible and winter terrain, while maintaining our feet dry on the inside and allowing us to explore more than we have done until now.

Donne di montagna BY CAMILL A PIZZINI & ARIANNA GHETTA

Donne di Montagna is a community that was born first of all to connect, inspire and talk about women in the mountains. We were invited to participate in one of their Camps to get to know this reality that has been trying to involve women of all ages in various high-altitude activities in Trentino Alto-Adige since 2016. We could tell about all the experiences that have been created and shared over the years, but to truly understand the cornerstones of this group we decided to ask some questions to Marzia Bortolameotti, founder of Donne di Montagna.

How was the Donne di Montagna project born and why? The idea was born in 2016. During the 122nd SAT congress, dedicated to women in the mountains, I took care of creating a series of events and video interviews with women linked to the world of the mountains: mountaineers, alpine guides, refugees, breeders.

From the virtual world you then moved onto the real one. That's right, after the blog I decided to open the Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as a closed Facebook group and a Youtube channel. When I started the numbers were obviously low, but within two years they became bigger and bigger. The next step was to bring these women passionate about the mountains together, so the virtual community became real: there came the idea of camps for women.

Analyzing the data relating to the presence of women in the mountains, I realized that, although the numbers have grown over the years, gender representation at the top is still very low. I asked myself the reason why for this gap, realizing that we are still used to thinking by clichés in the mountains. If you think of a mountain guide, a man immediately will come to mind, only the male mountaineering achievements are told, and the same is for climbing and the typical mountain professions. I asked myself how to fill this void, how to value women that have been so far left aside, how to offer a different perspective. I thought we needed a new space and new ways to tell the stories of women in the mountains. And so in 2018 “Donne di Montagna” came to life on the web: a blog, a magazine, but above all a community dedicated to all women who love the outdoor.

What were the first Camp experiences? And which has been the best? The first one was last year with the first climbing course for women only in May 2019 with Marika Favè, my friend and mountain guide. We only had 4 members and I also had to cancel it due to bad weather. Then it came the “Women’s Climbing day” in Arco, in November 2019, where I had a lot of participants, about fifty girls. I realized that the formula of female camps is very popular, during these events there is a lot of energy, positivity and truly contagious enthusiasm. Unfortunately, however, the first Winter Camp dedicated to freeride and skialp coincided with the first lockdown due to Covid in March.

Is the Donne di Montagna group always made up of the same girls or are there often newcomers? Are there any regional groups? I would say that we have 70% of new girls, but there are many who come back and participate in more events during the year.

Should I have been discouraged? No way, and so I proposed a Summer Camp, at the Roda di Vael refuge, on September 5-6, that went sold out in 48 hours. It was a wonderful experience that I will forever carry in my heart! The greatest satisfaction was seeing the smiles of the participants at the end of the weekend saying “Too bad it's already over”.

For the moment our activities are concentrated in Trentino, but in 2021 I would like to offer them in more areas of Northern Italy, “using” the network of female mountain guides that I have built over the years. There are many girls who would like to take part in the events, but maybe Trentino is still too far away for them. It’s amazing to see new born friendships after the Camps and girls finding new friends to go climbing or skiing together.

Can you tell us something more about the Summer Camp? The idea of organizing a Summer Camp for women had been buzzing in my head for some years. I had attended a sunrise yoga session at the Roda di Vael refuge and it was a truly touching experience. I wanted the participants of the first Summer Camp to experience the same feelings I had. I therefore relied on the professionalism and skills of Roberta Silva, who has been managing the Roda di Vael for years, to put together a perfectly successful Camp and asked for the support of the Soccorso Alpino Trentino to spread the right notions related to safety in quote. And it has been great. We did trekking, yoga, climbing and a via ferrata, but above all we laughed, joked, shared emotions and new friendships were born. This is the right mix that I would like to share during every #DonnediMontagna events.

Are there any brands that support your activities? Salewa immediately believed in me and in the values I share through my socials. Montura and Cobel Poles also supported our 2020 events and gave us some beautiful gadgets for the scheduled activities. There are other brands interested, we'll see what happens in 2021! Three things you would never leave at home when you go out in the mountains? The Donne di Montagna water bottle to fill up when needed, to leave home the plastic ones, my beloved purple shell and the power bank for my mobile phone!

During the Camps are the topics mountains centred or do you deal also with different issues? The goal is not to accentuate divisions, but to work on inclusiveness.

Future projects? I would like to focus on female Camps of different outdoor disciplines and “spread” them throughout the year, as well as over multiple regions and in Northern Italy. And then enhance the "Donne di Montagna" brand with new products and garments that can marry and meet the needs of all women who love the outdoor.

Men are also welcome at some of our events, such as the Trekking Rosa, conscious walks to tackle breast cancer prevention away from hospital wards. We also give space to the theme of disability: on the blog I’ve told some stories of women from which it is really worth being inspired by. However, the leitmotif remains the mountain, in all its aspects and its peculiarities.

A new dawn

BY M AT T EO PAVA N A , FEDERICA MINGOLLA E MARZIO NARDI P H OTO M AT T EO PAVA N A

In memory of Adriano Trombetta Federica Mingolla is an Italian climber of national and international level. Marzio Nardi is considered one of the pioneers of bouldering in Italy. In the new video promoted by La Sportiva, together they tell the last few years shared with another person, Adriano Trombetta, a mountain guide and friend, who died buried by an avalanche. This is their story, a story that deserves to be told. To tell a story it is necessary that it belongs to us. And for a story to belong to us, for that story to be true, we must have lived it. We must have been there all the time, there is no excuse. It is not enough to have read books, seen photos or even videos on Youtube. But when I have to tell a story I oblige myself not to think about all of this, but to build a time machine and immerse myself in a past that is not mine. I want to be transported to where I was not, to rebuild that story. This is the story of Federica, but also the story of Marzio and Adriano. It is a story that was born, grew up and happened in the Orco Valley, between the boulders and walls of Ceresole Reale.

rco Valley is where it all started. From my first visit, I immediately felt an inexplicable energy, a force that still today pushes me to explore my limits and makes me dream about the unknown. Orco Valley, despite its name that means valley of the ogre, is a real paradise of granite for climbing, a range made of amazing mountains, a flow of wild massifs that change from season to season with unprecedented colors and scents. Orco Valley is where I was welcomed and forged as a "mountaineer", after a past characterized by competitions on artificial walls and days spent looking for new grades on the cliff. My personality started to make its way and grew up in an unknown environment, accumulating experiences that have made me the person I am today. This place is where my most important self has grown. In fact, Orco Valley still reminds me of a group of people without whom everything would be different, something without deep meanings. I was still high school when I first set foot at the Bside in Turin. At that time I used to train in Sasp, exactly on the opposite side of the city. That was the day I met Marzio Nardi. He immediately made a good impression on me: very nice, helpful and modest. I only found out later that he was also a very strong climber. I liked watching him dance on the walls, elegant and very light, as if his feet were not touching the holds. It didn't take long for him to become my point of reference and an excellent reason to go training in his gym. Adriano Trombetta, also known as il Tromba, instead made his first appearance right after I got to know Marzio better. At that time Marzio was launching a new clothing brand and asked me to join it as an ambassador. This is how I became a Rock Slave athlete, having then the opportunity to climb with them more often. Marzio and Adriano were the minds of the first so-called XP (experience = adventure) by Rock Slave, real exploratory climbing trips in the less known and more potential places of our Italy.

The very first one has been in the Vallone di Unghiasse, in Val di Lanzo, the place where I was finally able to deepen my friendship with Adriano. I remember very well the time we met: he joyfully approached me, hugged me and invited me to follow him and try to free climb a route, he told me he couldn't wait to see me in action because of what Marzio had told him about me, it had intrigued him. He was happy to help me while I tried and tried again on the rope of what became the XP project for me. It was the baptism of fire: a 15-meter highball with a single guard in the middle. That route has been difficult as hell. For obvious reasons I baptized it "Once and maybe never again." Obviously I had no idea of the risk I had taken in climbing such a route, but with the motivation that Adriano immediately transmitted to me I managed, perhaps for the first time in my life, to not think about the consequences and climb lightly, without worries. After that experience, I realized that il Tromba would become a point of reference in my life, he was one of those people who could turn your life upside down. The relationship with Adriano from that first moment seemed very strong to me, it was like meeting an old friend again. A funny anecdote that I remember with pleasure is when Adriano invented: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five ways to get Ming killedâ&#x20AC;?, a series of climbs characterized by the fact of being all very difficult and dangerous on which he would have liked to see me in action. After failing miserably on the first of these five climbs on the list (fortunately only coming out with a little back injury that I carried on for more than a month) I decided to give it up and thought that Adri had pushed me too much. In conclusion, not all of his ideas were far-sighted. With a teacher like Adriano it would be impossible to tell a normal story, because in fact he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normal, and I liked him for that very reason, his freedom of soul. It is precisely on Adriano that this story focuses,

it is the journey of a friendship that was born by chance among the rocks, made up of dreams and battles that took place within a few intense years that I keep in my memory. In fact, for me, climbing goes beyond the grueling training and great performances, it is something that I had not understood at all before meeting Adriano, but it is first of all an adventure and a way of experiencing the mountains. In the following three years, I became his playmate, his favorite "pawn". I was flattered by that, because Adriano was unique, in every sense, a teacher and companion in any adventures. He would take me to try his unfinished projects or encourage me to try routes that in my opinion were beyond my possibilities, teaching me the art and passion of going to the mountains. In short, he believed in me like no one else had ever done before. Thinking about it sometimes I realize that I have accomplished certain climbs more for him than for myself, because I knew he really believed in them. At the same time I wanted to see his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride, because in fact I alone was not able to believe in my potential. Adriano was a mentor, a source of inspiration, an irreplaceable friend, a madman who pushed me to give everything every time. But he was also

"I liked watching him dance on the walls, elegant and very light, as if his feet were not touching the holds. It didn't take long for him to become my point of reference."

a man of culture, an excellent chef and much more. There aren’t enough words to describe a healthy and genuine friendship like the one that united us. Adriano died on February 17th, 2017 buried by an avalanche. He left an unbridgeable void and an excruciating pain. Nobody deserves to die that young. I felt disbelief, rejection, anger. Reality started to get distorted and climbing for a while didn't taste the same, it became meaningless. It was as if all the fun and sense of well-being that climbing gave me before suddenly turned into a sense of uselessness and anger, there was no longer any reason to train if my friend was no longer there, simply I no longer believed in anything. But despite this I have not stopped climbing: Adriano would not have forgiven me. There is no truer thing than pain, if shared, gently vanishes. A new awareness fills the wounds and restores dignity to our lives and to the memory of our loved ones, in a bittersweet aftertaste. An old friendship has brought sunshine into my days again. Andrea Migliano is a young guy from Como who has chosen the Orco Valley as his home and workplace at the Le Fonti Minerali Refuge, which he owns. Ever since we met, again thanks to Adriano, we immediately felt a perfect harmony both on the walls and in the evenings shared over a glass of red wine. Andrea is the best friend I have at the moment and the one I would leave with immediately, without knowing the destination. Such a friendship was and still is very precious and, above all, a connection with il Tromba. It was with Andrea that I went back to climb those walls that I hadn't had the courage to tackle anymore, not without Adriano. We searched together and found a serenity that we thought has been lost forever, remembering our gone friend in the way he would have appreciated the most, by climbing. That was the moment I decided, after several invitations from Andrea, to go trying Itaca nel Sole again, the most aesthetic and hard route of the entire Caporal and one of the last one in the valley I still had to climb solo.

The first time I attempted to climb it was in 2016 and it was, of course, one of il Tromba’s idea. I remember very well Adri's excitement at the idea of seeing me complete that route. Itaca nel Sole is not only a difficult route, but a milestone of modern climbing. Everyone knows the story of Giampiero Motti and the Nuovo Mattino movement, but not everyone knows that Itaca nel Sole was for Giampiero himself his last journey as well as his perfect masterpiece: aesthetics, fun, technical difficulty, reaching a symbolic summit and not just a cross on the top, harmony of the gestures of climbing and I would add lightness of spirit. All these values, as well as some beautiful and personal memories of my life, were enclosed in a hundred meters of rock. As for Motti, climbing Itaca nel Sole was the end of a chapter for me, my Nuovo Mattino, a new dawn to move forward, with and without Adriano.

Adriano was the Pole Star who gave direction to Federica. It is an evidence. Just as recognizing the merit of a teacher and the skill of a student who has been able to rely on the right person. It is not obvious to be passionate about certain places or a certain kind of climbing now forgotten, as well as about a certain level of risk. It is something you do not take for granted if you were born in Turin, in the middle of plastic, and decide to go to the Dolomites on the Via Attraverso il Pesce, or if you were born woman, Italian, and you decide leave for Greenland to open new routes. You can do all of this if the imprinting is the right one, if you have what it takes to realize what your destiny will be and understand that we are what some people have allowed us to be. Thanks Adriano. Well done Federica.” - MARZIO -

- FEDERICA -

“Writing about a friend who is no longer with us is difficult especially when that pain has not yet left you. I've always thought that it's best to let it settle until it comes out on its own on the opposite side from where it came in. And then writing about Adriano in dramatic tones seems to me so unnatural that it would feel like burying him again. In Adriano drama did not exist, in him there was only life with its events. So I would to tell you about those years, certainly too few, in which Adriano accompanied the growth of one of the truest and most genuine people in Italian climbing scene. If you don’t like Federica Mingolla you are right, because it is not possible to be beautiful, blonde and good in climbing as her. I don’t mean strong but simply good. The are many strong girls in the climbing scene, but fewer good ones. Good at making the right choices, believing in the things that matter and following their instincts unconditionally, it’s not something that easy when you are just over 25 years old. And Federica knows that Adriano played a decisive role in all of this.

And I, ultimately, would like to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to share a story that it’s not mine, but that, for a moment, made me felt like I was there, with you. Thanks.

A day in Asolo with Marco De Gasperi TEXT DAVIDE FIORASO

PHOTO CAMILLA PIZZINI

Six times Mountain Running World Champion, then a European title and eleven Team World Cups. Winner of the Sierre-Zinal in 2008, 2011, 2012, and of the Skyrunner World Series in 2017. Without forgetting the challenges that have led him to achieve records that have not been broken for over twenty years, such as the Via Italiana to Mont Blanc. Marco De Gasperi is Scarpa's new Brand Manager for the Trail Running segment since last April. And it is precisely on the Asolo hills that we met him. Hello Marco. Let's start with recent events, commenting on your record on the Sentiero Roma. Despite the record, I'm not 100% satisfied. The many commitments I had during the summer did not allow me to focus on training so I was not as performing as I used to be, or as I hoped to be. It was the strong motivation that pushed me to try, and I must say that I threw myself into it without a second thought. I had some physical problems in the second part, and I took a course deviation that made me lose precious minutes and compromised my performance a bit. It could have been better, yes, but I had foreseen that facing such a difficult and long route could reserve some unexpected problems. I have to be happy that I ran very well the first 4 hours. I felt full of energy and could enjoy an excellent wether, essential for an effort like that.

Sentiero Roma and home to the Trofeo Kima. He was born passionate about this legendary race and expressed his willingness to try at the beginning of the season, before the lockdown, even knowing that I would try it too later on. My project was born three years ago, when I was contacted by Ilde Marchetti herself, the one who gave birth to the Trofeo Kima in memory of her brother Pierangelo. For Valentino this challenge represented a great stimulus; get a good result and get involved in his land by doing what he likes to do. The Sentiero Roma is an Alta Via that is not easy to tackle, both for the seven mountain passes above 2500m, and for the technical and impervious terrain: a maze of paths in the midst of these incredible granite blocks. Together we tried some sectors to understand the problems, it was a team effort. I supported him and he helped me a lot too.

The previous record had been scored less than a month earlier by Valentino Speziale, with your own support. Back then, did you want to try it already? Yes, Valentino is an athlete I have been following and training for a couple of years. A 27 years old guy who lives in Val Masino, an area crossed by the

You have written a new page in your long sporting career, demonstrating once again that age does not count if you have an extraordinary talent. Let's say that this time it wasn't exactly a matter of talent. I think the record has highlighted the incredible possibilities of the course, and how to improve it

further. Various attempts may open the way for further challenges, create the conditions to obtain information and give the possibility, to those who will come later, to resolve doubts and questions. This time my showcase is not embellished with trophies, but I add another piece to a career that is not over yet, but which has now certainly taken on another connotation, less pushed towards competition and more about the content.

into the working world. Despite the great difficulties of the present moment, we managed to condense an idea of a collection in a short time. A huge challenge that is going on, because it is necessary to constantly realize performing products in the right time. The first real balance sheet will take place in the first part of 2021. Talking about the SS21 collection, we have already seen important news, such as Ribelle Run and Golden Gate models. Is there a particular product that you feel most yours? I am very satisfied with the products that we were able to present, among which the models you mentioned certainly stand out. The Ribelle Run is the one I used for the record on the Sentiero Roma, precisely because of its DNA that aims to be Scarpa's new flag for trail running. It is a light and very performing shoe, with an aggressive look and very recognizable features, those who already appreciate the brand will be very satisfied with this model. And those who don't know it will surely be attracted. Golden Gate instead is the surprise. The market did not expect Scarpa to go out of the usual rules to offer a door to trail shoe suitable for any weight, speed and distance. It is intended for the general public, for those approaching this sport for the first time, for those who live in the city and want to go running off the road. Golden Gate is also the model that I consider most mine, precisely because it is intended for everyone. The conception was that of a product not aimed at performance, but which looked to the common well-being, giving anyone the opportunity to approach this amazing environment. In short, another key product of the next season, as well

The health emergency and the absence of competitions led to the explosion of the F.K.T. (Fastest Known Time). Ortles, Presanella, Gran Paradiso, Tredici Cime, Translagorai. What do you think about it? This year, due to the absence of races, there has been a great interest in this kind of performance. Before it did not happen precisely due to the busy schedule that affected the Alps. In the first part of the season, these attempts attracted the attention both of the media, intrigued above all by the name of the athletes and the prestige of certain mountains, and of the normal public, who understood how fast you can go running, comparing times with those who faces the same route but hiking. On the other hand, there was a real crowding, and I realize that I myself was the one who increased the load. In my opinion they should be a little more structured, in order to avoid too many divergences between one attempt and another. Everyone interprets the mountain in his own way, rightly, and this means that there is no clear aspect on the real situations. There are differences of a few kilometers between one attempt and the next, and everything has to be taken with a bit of a grain of salt. I believe that F.K.T.s are also interesting for companies that invest in athletes, because they give a lot of visibility, on the other hand the situation should be better framed, perhaps with the homologation and validation of the record itself.

Despite the record, I'm not 100% satisfied. The many commitments I had during the summer did not allow me to focus on training so I was not as performing as I used to be, or as I hoped to be. It was the strong motivation that pushed me to try, and I must say that I threw myself into it without a second thought.

In April Scarpa announced your entry as the new Brand Manager for the trail running category. What is the balance of these first months? Since I joined the Scarpa family, I have started working hard to make the knowledge gained over many years more available, humbly addressing my colleagues who have been working on the product for some time and being able to understand notions regarding the technical aspect of footwear, from construction to quality of materials. A very important learning opportunity. These months have been really intense and the balance is absolutely positive both for the great change I have made in my life and for the interest aroused by this new entry

as the whole ongoing series. The Spin Ultra is joined by Spin Infinity, a new model dedicated to long distances that will not disappoint both in competition and in training. Last, but not least, Spin 2.0 which sees the introduction of Pebax Rnew, an eco-sustainable material of natural origin (coming from castor beans) with high cushioning features and excellent rebound. We are delighted to have been the first to introduce such a midsole. Lightweight and performance for our athletes who will compete with this model.

satisfactions, especially since we have a product dedicated to these distances and performing athletes like Silvia Trigueros Garrote, who has won the Tor des Geants twice. Silvia for now is the female emblem in the ultra world, without forgetting our Francesca Canepa. I cannot reveal anything else about the racing environment, because in this case too the negotiations are still to be finalized. We hope more than anything else that this Covid nightmare will end as soon as possible to give vent to our passion.

Speaking of athletes and ambassadors. You also have the role of coordinating the Scarpa team for trail running. Is there already something that can be revealed for next season? In the Scarpa world there has always been a great numbers of athletes. For my side, together with the marketing team, greater impetus has been given to building a family of promising young people with positive ideals. Young people aged 20-23 like Luca Del Pero and Lorenzo Beltrami for example. Obviously it will not be possible to build everything in a short time because the amalgamation of a team must take place over several seasons following a common project. In the future there will be new entries from abroad, France, Spain, Scandinavia, very interesting countries for this sport. There are negotiations underway that I cannot reveal yet. What I can say is that I am happy to see the interest in the brand and in a project that attracts ambitious young people.

Let's end with a little curiosity. Is it true that your secret dream is still to be able to compete in the world of Ultra Trail at a high level?Â It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really a dream. Long distances at the moment represent only a pleasure, and a great curiosity in understanding where my body can go. Logically, I no longer consider myself a performing athlete, since now I don't do that anymore. My interests are shifting to the workplace, I want to try to become a good team manager and get some rewards in the sports field without setting big goals. I have already done some races like the CCC or the Transvulcania, finishing only fourth. I will certainly do other ones because my passion is still strong, as well as the desire to get involved, but I have no high level ambitions. Everything I will get will be earned. I hope to continue having fun as I am having now and to be able to be a point of reference for the youngest, in advising and guiding them on their journey. This is what I really believe in: making myself available to the guys so that they can be champions in the future.

Compatibly with the evolution of the situation, the will of the brand is to become more and more involved in the Skyrunner World Series circuit and in other international competitions? Given the situation, everything is still hazy. However, we are moving to give greater visibility to the brand by turning interest in important competitions, without neglecting those related to the territory that give the opportunity to increase knowledge of our local products. The important thing is to structure these partnerships well, as we did it for example with the Limone Extreme, a race of the Skyrunner World Series circuit, precisely, one of the circuits that we would like to follow with athletes and events. That too, at the moment, it is unknown because the World Series itself is not yet confirmed. We are also evaluating the possibility of entering the Ultra Trail world with a significant event that can give a big boost to our name. I think that we could get great

I hope to continue having fun as I am having now and to be able to be a point of reference for the youngest, in advising and guiding them on their journey. This is what I really believe in: making myself available to the guys so that they can be champions in the future.

Tin & Steel BY FILIPPO CAON

I’ve been to Auronzo every year for ten years. Which means more or less the 50% of my life. I used to pass by the former Bivouac Fanton when I was tired of single lines, and wanted to look at the Tre Cime from a different point of view: from Forcella Baion, Val da Rin, Marmarole.

hat particular bivouac has always amused me, it was the classic yellow can, leaning on a terrace protected by some insignificant trees, all crumpled up on itself like an empty beer can. I don't know how long it has been uninhabitable, at least I have never seen it other than damaged, but the thing is that this year it has been replaced. The new Bivouac Fanton doesn’t look like a can anymore: it has a concrete base, or something similar, and a square shape, it looks more like a container. To tell you the truth, it's pretty ugly. In recent years, more and more geometrical structures have appeared in the Alps: shelters, bivouacs. Maybe the term “geometrical” is not exactly correct, but you know what I mean. Sometimes these structures are even realized with the right materials, such as wood, glass, steel, which are easy to recycle and have little impact on nature. Self-sufficient in terms of energy and built with cutting-edge technologies, they feature USB ports for charging mobile

phones and photovoltaic electric lighting. Sometimes they also look good (well, the new Fanton doesn’t look that good), and if someone tells me they don't fit into the landscape, the first answer that would come to mind would be: do cans belong there? In short, they are just functional structures. And it would be useless to be fundamentalists at all costs by pretending that the Alps are the Andes: man has been intervening in the Alpine landscape for thousands of years and a bivouac is not a cable car, and what's more important is has to be useful. That’s why I’ve always thought that if we have to build them, we might as well make them ecological, beautiful and modern, rather than ugly and fake old. Imitating outdated construction methods when we have the tools to do better means betraying the original structural reasons, creating something fake. At least I thought so. I mean, I still think so. Then, however, a friend I respect very much showed me the same problem from another point of view:

"Imitating outdated construction methods when we have the tools to do better means betraying the original structural reasons, creating something fake. At least I thought so. I mean, I still think so".

instead of thinking about the construction methods or the sustainability of the materials, he made me think about the purpose of the bivouac, and reminded me that the only feature that it should have, all things considered, is essentiality. In short, the bivouac must do one thing: protect you, everything else is something additional. Of course, the question remains the same: what's wrong with realizing something that also looks good? Well, if you add an aesthetic value to that bare minimum, even if subordinated to functionality, that structure becomes something different from a bivouac, getting much closer to the design field. And a bivouac does not contemplate design. A bivouac has to be simple, poor, and protect you, as said before. More than this, even a glass window instead of a porthole is something else. In short, what my friend meant is that between realizing something both looking good and functional and realizing something only functional, there is a big difference. Is it just a whim? It may be. The problems of the mountain are certainly other than that: cable cars, slopes, artificial

snow basins, panoramic terraces. Things that would probably be more worth spending energy on and time fighting for. And I am sure that if a bivouac has a corner instead of a rounded edge it probably doesn't make much difference, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important is why and how people go there. But, trying to see the bigger picture, the risk of these experiments is to slowly raise our expectations high about what we would like to find in the mountains, making us lose the heart of the problem. We are talking about bivouacs, and not the Kamchatka pavilion at the universal exhibition. In short, looking for design in the mountains is equivalent to shifting that heart, changing our attitude to mountaineering and the way we go to the mountains. Something that looks â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? is not just an accessory, it distorts the aim of the structure. So we should ask ourselves: what do we really need? Reasoning on apparently less important things, perhaps discussing them together, would help to shake some pre-established ideas, and could generate something good. Who knows.

Aaron Durogati BY M A R TA M A N ZO N I P H OTO A L E X M O L I N G & DA M I A N O L E VAT I

Once you have known how to fly, you will walk the earth looking at the sky, because you have been there and you will want to go back. - LEONARDO DA VINCI

magine touching a diving eagle. You tickle the clouds and almost touch the canopy of trees. You blow through the wind. Caress the sky. You dance in the infinite blue. You look at the world from a new point of view. You grew up surrounded by the Dolomites and started flying when you were a child. As you move off the ground, you see humans become as small as ants.

pleasure and carry out personal projects that give me unforgettable moments. Flying is a bit like skiing, another sport that I know well: it allows you to range between different styles, following your attitude, without ever getting bored. In 2017 you flew on the Indian Himalayas together with Tamara Lunger. How did it go? I had had to retire from an important race, the Red Bull X-Alps, due to knee problems, and I was a bit disheartened: then towards the end of the summer I started to feel better. I had already been to those areas of India and so I got the idea of trying an experience outside the competitive context and I immediately thought of Tamara, because we are great friends. We left for a super wild one month project, on our own, and explored those beautiful mountains, on foot and by paragliding. At the time Tamara did not flying alone so we were in tandem, on these peaks over 6,000 meters high, in company of huge vultures, with their over three meters in wingspan, a few meters from us. Sharing those emotions with a friend like Tamara was unique and precious. We still have incredible images of those adventures impressed in our hearts.

At the edge of the sky you explore, travel, discover what lies beyond that peak. And so you become a champion. Air: the secret element, a magical Eden destined for a few. Tête-àtête with Aaron Durogati: two-time winner of the Paragliding World Cup, over five hundred kilometers without ever landing, and an expedition to extreme Patagonia, challenging gusts beyond all limits. This year, due to the lockdown, he competed in just two races, the Austrian Championships and a stage of the Italian Cup, he won both of them. Do you remember your first flight? “I was six years old and I was in tandem with my father. I don't have many memories but, as things turned out later, I would say I must have liked it. My first flight alone, however, happened when I was 15: after some tests on the meadows, it was finally time to take off, from the same mountain where I still train today, in Tirolo, above Merano. Here I train for every activity I practice: running, long-distance flying, acrobatic paragliding. It is a mountain very suitable for air sports.

You are the protagonist of “Planet Earth II”, a BBC docufilm that captures the point of view of a golden eagle from a paraglider. You said that "to fly like a bird you need to think like a bird". Today I shared a few minutes with a hawk: this raptor, like the crows, has a very dynamic, almost playful flight. The eagle, on the other hand, is much quieter, its ascent is efficient, you never see it making large sudden movements. When I crossed the Pyrenees I happened to travel long stretches, even 30 km, together with the vultures themselves. It was unique to share these moments:

What are your feelings when you fly? During the first flights, when I was 15 or 16, I felt infinite freedom. I saw everything from another perspective, it seemed to me that I was the master of the whole world. Now it's different: when I train the focus is on performance, the most romantic emotions have partly vanished. However, I still happen to fly for pure

Last year I went to Brazil to test the distance record: I flew for 11 hours, covering a distance of 510 km. Almost like from Milan to Naples. The world record is 570 km, to beat it would have only taken me another 50 km. in the air we always help each other. You can't see the updrafts, you have to guess them, so when I see on my right the birds that have found a better channel than mine I move towards them and vice versa: when I am doing better they come to me for better glide. It's a real cooperation! Once, passing near a rocky wall, an eagle swooped towards me, probably to defend its nest. It was a very intense experience, at a certain point the raptor realized that paragliding was not dangerous, took a turn and escorted me downstream, flying with me for a kilometer. When I was far enough from the wall, it turned and flew back.

of conditions to take off, you slide on vertical walls even in strong winds and you are faster. When you take off without skis in the snow you often sink to the knee. We were fast on the climb and at the top we found ideal conditions for take off. The flight has been fantastic, the view up there is truly spectacular! Then, the final treat was the great satisfaction of being able to land exactly under the north face of the Gran Zebrù, which was a bit of an unknown. A “local” adventure on your home mountains. I deeply live my mountains everyday. I don't like traveling far, I just do it because it's part of my job. There are extraordinary things to see around the world but I am fine when I’m home, I am lucky enough to live in a beautiful place, perfect for all the activities I love. I can leave home on foot or with the electric bike to go flying, avoiding cars and public transport.

Do birds fly only for practical reasons or also for fun? Also for fun! Every day I see crows circling for the pure pleasure of doing it, without a specific purpose, they make a swoop, a trick, then start darting again. What's your flight time record? Last year I went to Brazil to test the distance record: I flew for 11 hours, covering a distance of 510 km. Almost like from Milan to Naples. The world record is 570 km, to beat it would have only taken me another 50 km! You have to eat bars, drink from the camelbak, and to go to the toilet you have a kind of condom with a tube attached… Which is actually quite comfortable.

Dolomites Project is another local project. 33 hours and 149 km of paragliding and climbing again with Bruno Mottini. The iconic walls of the Dolomites are perfect for climbing, flying, and can be linked easily. We did four routes on three mountains: we would have liked to have done two more but an unexpected storm stopped us. We had the equipment for climbing and large paragliders, for long flights, especially from Pordoi to Val Badia. The backpack weighed around 15 kilos, so climbing, for example on the Don Quixote route in Marmolada, was not that easy. Starting and finishing point: Malga Ciapela, at the base of the south face of the Marmolada. We climbed some of the Dolomites classics, flying from the top to the base of the next. After having climbed the Don Quixote route, we reached the Ovest di Pordoi, and completed the ascension of the Maria and Dibona route. We flew to the base of Sass Ciampiac, along

In June, together with Bruno Mottini, you climbed the north face of Ortles and the north-east one of Gran Zebrù, paragliding to connect the two walls, in 9 and a half hours. The Ortles climb has been not a easy one, there are 2,300 meters in altitude from the car to the top and the conditions were quite technical. The first 700 are of approaching and then you have to use crampons and ice ax. We had skis, if you are good on them, they can give you many advantages, you have a wider range

There are extraordinary things to see around the world but I am fine when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m home, I am lucky enough to live in a beautiful place [...] the Adang route. We took off to go back and chose an intermediate landing at the base of the Col di Lana. Here, running, we made two climbs and two glides and reached Sottoguda late at night. Finally, tired and happy, we walked back to the starting point, around 11 pm. It was a more traditional mix of hike and fly combined with climbing.

like to tell the story of winter in my home mountains. Above Merano there is a sort of plateau with lakes, an area with great peaks, up to 3,300 meters high, which is very wild and difficult to reach. I would like to create a base camp at high altitude, leave it up for the whole winter and, with a series of video clips, also in time-lapse, tell the story of the evolution of snow, from the first flakes of November to spring. This playground is ideal for steep skiing, freeriding, speedriding: if you don't fly it is a bit uncomfortable, while in paragliding at least the descent to the valley is super easy. Another peculiarity of this spot is the sharp contrast that there is with the crest that divides the North from the South: at the bottom there is a vertical wall from which you can almost see the buses passing by, while at the top you see only snow, not even a refuge. A marked antithesis between the man-made part and the wilder one.

Were you afraid of flying in the storm? When we decide to take off we know what we are doing. The change is not as sudden and fast as you might think: the sky gives you many signals and time to evaluate them. If you are surprised it means that you do not have much experience or that you have chosen to push the limit too much. Looking at the clouds, with a little experience and study, we understand the evolution of the vapor accumulation, and it is quite easy to predict its development. Flying over the mountains at home helps you know better how to move, but last year I was in Patagonia and I can say that clouds behave the same way all over the world.

Will you take your child paragliding? He has already flown about fifteen times, the first one when he was two, with me and my partner, the three of us, on a single tandem. My partner is also a professional and spent many years in the Czech Republic national team.

How was summer? I broke my shoulder on my bike immediately after the Dolomites Project, an accident due to a technical problem with the bike. I was immediately operated on and I was lucky enough to be looked after very well, so the recovery was fast. In fact, I've just finished a project in Italy, a commercial for an automotive brand: very interesting, technically demanding, and really super fun. I am very satisfied.

There are people who still fly at 80 years oldâ&#x20AC;Ś What are your plans for the future? Exploration projects inspire me a lot but I still feel an attracted to competitions. Sooner or later I will also get bored of competitions but at the moment this is not the case. At 80 I won't do the same things as today but I think I'll have fun anyway. I will certainly never stop flying. And I certainly won't end up in the office.

Any winter projects? I have a simple idea which was born during the lockdown: I would

Up here, up there BY MAT TEO PAVANA

On September 12th 2020 the alpine guides Alessandro Baù, Claudio Migliorini and Nicola Tondini completed a new route called “Space Vertigo” (IX+ /X-, 540m), rotpunkt and free climbing one of the symbolic mountains of the Dolomites, the Western Peak of Lavaredo. Matteo Pavana was documenting the climb, we asked him to share with us some reflections about this type of photographic reportage.

to set the moves and no bolts (except on belay). Uncertainty is the root without which an adventure cannot sprout. And an adventure, between friends, is something very cool.

Up here there is no creed other than the fear of the void.

Yesterday, before I came here, I wanted to try to explain to my mother what a portaledge is. I immediately gave up, telling her that I would sleep in a tent with my ass suspended 200 meters above the ground did not seem like a concern to give her, not now that my father is gone and she is home alone. The very fact of being here makes me feel guilty, because of all the things I could have shot in life I chose this one, up here. Yet the void is the dimension that pushes me to continue, because it puts me in the position

This emptiness, this vertigo, attract me so I found myself always going back shooting on the wall. I realize it is the reason why I still climb and shoot on the mountains. I suppose it is also the reason why Ale, Claudio and Nik decided to open this new route on the Western Peak of Lavaredo. Something that only a very few people would do, given the difficulties. Today Ale explained to me why they called it “Space Vertigo”: every time they started climbing, all of them felt a knot in their stomach due to the void that soon became vertigo. Any route comes from an intuition: something that first can be seen with the eyes and immediately after it is dreamed with the heart. The more demanding routes, on the other hand, grow thanks to the talent and chemistry of climbing partners. The rest is all a question of style, or as the older men would say, of ethics. In fact, Ale, Claudio and Nik wanted to open a new challenging route following three principles: free climbing from below, no artificial climbing

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo for me are the place that, indirectly, with recklessness, I have loved the most, despised the most, not understood the most. of not being able to allow any mistakes, to be careful, not to take anything for granted and, why not, to think about my mom who claims that I never think about her.

tourist exploitation of the entire Dolomites. In the shadow of the great north faces I saw the queues of climbers on the famous Comici and Cassin routes for the first time. Among other things, I climbed Cassin several years later together with my friend Luchino, in an attempt aimed at crossing all the five peaks of the massif. An attempt that was dead and buried in the very moment we took our feet off the ground. Who knows if it was due to fatigue or lack of desire.

I would like to sound obvious, indeed, very obvious: now it is no longer a question of where to find the adventure, but with whom to live it. In fact, an adventure is something that I look for much more in people than on the walls, in the grade, in the climb itself. Indeed, if it were solely and exclusively for climbing, I probably would have stopped being a photographer long time ago. With the same slowness one season gives way to another, but with the immediate evidence from one day to the next when we realize as spectators that the leaves are yellowed and are falling from the trees, I felt that photography has more and more become the means and not the end. Photography has become "my" excuse.

The Tre Cime are the place where for the first time I took my parents to the mountains. The Tre Cime are the place where, now more than ever, I realize that photography is more than just stopping time. Photography is the excuse to remember, travel, laugh, become aware. And make my mom worry. Up there, up here.

There are some days when I find difficult to give meaning to the photos Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken, to an experience Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived. This time probably more than ever. There are photos that probably have no meaning until the day when, as with the first snowfall, they change in colors and scents and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but see them with different eyes. The Tre Cime di Lavaredo for me are the place that, indirectly, with recklessness, I have loved the most, despised the most, not understood the most. The undisputed beauty of the place is directly proportional to the example of stupid

Tamara Lunger. The soul mountaineer BY ALICE RUSSOLO

It is almost the end of August and the day when I’ll join Tamara again is approaching. It feels like yesterday when I got home after the first week together, time flies and these months have been pleasantly intense and full of adventures, for the both of us. We said goodbye in Friuli and met again in Piedmont. In the meantime, she has conquered the highest peaks of 16 regions. Now, the highest summits await us, the Alpine ones, to ones be tackled with crampons on and ice ax in hand.

It is almost the end of August and the day when I’ll join Tamara again is approaching.

satisfaction. I'm not from Piedmont but even for me this peak counts exactly as if it were the highest mountain.

It feels like yesterday when I got home after the first week together, time flies and these months have been pleasantly intense and full of adventures, for the both of us.

We decide to leave at 5 am from Pian del Re. A little later than the initial idea but, I this decision will prove to be the best choice: it will allow us to be alone at the top and also to sleep one hour more, which is always a good idea.

We said goodbye in Friuli and met again in Piedmont. In the meantime, she has conquered the highest peaks of 16 regions. Now, the highest summits await us, the Alpine ones, to ones be tackled with crampons on and ice ax in hand. Our journey starts again from Monte Mongioie. A fairly long approach for an only 6 pitches route but on a truly amazing rock. We now know our times and we work well together. We go down to the valley, share a beer and off to the next stop, Monviso. Wikipedia tells us that the highest peak in Piedmont is Punta Nordend, in the Monte Rosa massif. But the many Piedmontese we meet confirm my thought: “the Nordend is the higher one, but the mountain symbol of the westernmost region of Italy is the Monviso”. The mountain, easily recognizable and visible even from afar, stands out on its nearby peaks thanks to its 500m difference in height. I am enthusiastic about the idea of climbing the “stone king”. I know it will be a long day, but I am also aware that it will give me great

I am welcomed by a happy Tamara, with a great desire to tell me everything she has seen and about the people she met in the days we weren’t together, but at the same time I see her very tired. It is difficult to associate these two words with an energetic girl like her. But Tamara is also human and very sensitive. A sensitivity that implies attention, commitment to her project, availability towards new friends who offer her a dinner and who would like to share moments together. Beautiful moments but that, after two months, slowly drain her energies. And off we go. It is still pitch black and we will see the first light of dawn only near the Quintino Sella Refuge. In front of us stands the first part of the East ridge along which we will climb to reach the summit of Monviso. The first two and a half hours fly by, we climb so fast that I think to myself that we’re almost there. But no, the road is still long. When we reach the top, changing ridge, we are suddenly hit by a strong cold wind. We wonder if it is a sign that

heralds the beginning of the Alpine peaks. We take the usual selfie and off to the valley through the less technical but much longer normal route. We arrive at the parking lot with our feet destroyed but happy about the great experience we shared. Our program continues with a few quieter days before heading to Punta Nordend. We need to plan our itinerary well. It is one of the less frequented parts of Monte Rosa due to its particularly isolated and distant position, especially for those like us who want to climb from the Italian side and not from the Swiss one. We decide to sleep at Capanna Margherita and, the next day, climb up towards Punta Dufour through the Rey ridge, and then go down to Silbersattle, go up the Nordend and finally go back either by the normal route to Dufour, exiting through Zumstein, or by the very long descent to Monte Rosa Hütte, going up towards Colle del Lis. The route will be long and complicated, but there are no alternatives. During our ascent to the Capanna Margherita we notice that the end of summer is coming. There are 50cm of fresh snow on the glacier and neither the Rey ridge nor the descent to the Monte Rosa Hütte are marked. We have to change our plans and decide to go through the sharp ridge of Zumstein. On our left stands the Lyskamm and on our right the east of the Rosa with an uninterrupted view up to Macugnaga. Fear of heights is forbidden. The following morning we are greeted by an icy wind and by way more winter temperatures. Arrived on the edge

of the ridge we understand that there is no need to continue. The ridge is ice and with great regret we are forced to go back. Faced with these situations, different feelings come into play. The desire to continue, to get to the top, the curiosity to see what is beyond that ridge. To counterbalance, however, there are the reasonableness, the conservative spirit and the awareness that the mountains do not move and always remain there, maybe next time in much better conditions. In the following days we patiently wait, we let the perturbations over the Alps blow off and wait for the freshly fallen snow to settle. There are many other mountains to climb in Val d’Aosta. We complete two beautiful routes in Val Grisenche, and in the Champorcher valley which by no means make us regret the change of plans. The landscape is wild, the temperatures warm our bones after the cold on the Rosa and the mood is high. No top to tick off the list in recent weeks but it doesn't matter, as the Swiss philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau said, “patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet”. Giving up may be difficult. But sometimes giving up is the greatest achievement. Punta Nordend and Mont Blanc, which Tamara and I would had like to face together during those days, saw Tamara on the summit in the company of other friends, mountain guides, who accompanied her at the best moment, and were able to enjoy the top, but above all enjoy the journey towards it. Yes, because in the end, we are always talking about travel. Travel upwards.

No top to tick off the list in recent weeks but it doesn't matter, as the Swiss philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau said, “patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet”. Giving up may be difficult. But sometimes giving up is the greatest achievement.

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He climbs " for the pure pleasure of doing it" and states that climbing is a lifestyle. He looks for purity in every movement on the rock, as well as the essential in life. Jacopo Larcher doesn't seem to know haste and anger: he climbs calmly and with a great balance, challenging and overcoming his own limits. He believes that there is something else beyond the mere difficulty: testing yourself, finding yourself in situations where you don't feel comfortable, being forced to give up. The right spirit is to try one more movement, to go a little higher, without shortcuts. Otherwise there is no satisfaction. He hopes to have the same passion today even at ninety years old.

The South Tyrolean climber, together with his partner Barbara Zangerl, set a new record on the North Eiger, climbing Odyssee in just 16 hours: established in 2015 by Roger Schaeli, Simon Gietl and Robert Jasper, it is the hardest route on that wall, with its 1,400m of height, 33 pitches, and difficulties up to 8a+. In 2018 the two athletes climbed Odyssee in four days. This year the couple returned to the Eiger to try the same route in just one day: goal achieved.

high, an altitude at which a storm can become very unpleasant. We were on the last pitches: the wall has turned into a real waterfall, impossible to climb. We didn't even have to reflect or agree: we had to go back immediately. It is important to know how to give up before finding ourselves in certain situations, we should have done it too way before but the weather seemed stable. The most beautiful and the most difficult moment? We left at 1.30 am and climbed the first half of the route in the dark. We reached the Czech bivouac at 7.30 in the morning: we were having a lot of fun and trying to give our best. When we got to the pitch where we had dropped on the previous attempt we realized we were super early. At 5.30 pm we were both at the summit, super happy. We hugged very tightly and that was certainly the most intense moment. The only moment of concern was at the penultimate pitch, when we realized that the last part was very wet and icy, and, despite being fairly easy passages, we were a bit afraid of having to descend again 30 meters from the top. Luckily it didn't happen and everything went well!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Odysseeâ&#x20AC;?, the north wall of Eiger, is one of the most iconic and challenging wall in the Alps. Speed is usually not a prerogative of your projects, why such an exception? This time we left all the heavy bags on the ground. We wanted to try a new experience: we have always concentrated only on climbing routes that really interested us, without thinking about doing them quickly. This time it was different and I have to admit I had a lot of fun. When you plan to spend many days on the wall you have more time to enjoy the adventure without stress, but you focus a little less on climbing than on organizing logistics. During the day you just think about climbing and it is a great satisfaction to be able to climb such a majestic wall in one go. How did the idea of this project is born? When we climbed it for the first time, in 2018, I immediately thought I would like to try to climb it again in just one day. It is a bit strange, however, to return to a route that has already been done, and so I thought that Babsi was not interested in the project. After a while she told me she had the same idea as me and so we decided to give it a try.

What do you prefer between a route in the Dolomites and an expedition to exotic places? Adventure can be found everywhere, close to your own home as well as on the other side of the world: you just need to see things from another point of view, with a different eye, a new perspective. There are still many things to do in the Dolomites, just be creative. Climbing then becomes a bit of an excuse to travel to the other side of the world: it gives you the opportunity to see new places and get to know different cultures. It is difficult to say what is best.

During one of your previous attempts in one day you had to abandon the penultimate pitch due to bad weather. Is it important to know how to give up for safety reasons? Yes, of course in the mountains it is essential to have the courage to go back even when you are one step away from the top, if the conditions - physical, weather, of the territory - do not allow you to continue. In our case, however, more than a real choice, it was the only possible solution: we were almost at the top, about 3,600 meters

A place that you particularly liked, in Italy and around the world? India and Peru, both trips Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done last year and made me think a lot. I have met many people who have remained in my heart: they really have nothing and are the first to be willing to help you, always smiling, super open. In Italy, on the other hand, Cadarese, in the Ossola Valley, which has become my favorite playground in recent years, and, in the Dolomites, the Marmolada, a wall that is still somewhat wild.

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You said: "the only permanent thing is change: in order to grow, in sport as in life, you have to get out of your comfort zone”. How do you recognize when you are addicted to routine? When you realize that you are never afraid, that you can do everything simply, in life as in climbing, it means that you are in your comfort zone. The contexts that must be sought are situations in which you do not feel comfortable. For me, for example, it could be finding myself speaking in front of an audience: it is an aspect in which I am improving but I still struggle. My comfort zone is being alone with Babsi or with some trusted friend.

more adventurous part is missing. Among other things, this style, which does not take into account a gradual approach, is more dangerous. I think, for example, of when you go on blocks: the fun aspect is finding a solution to close it together with friends, taking some time. Now many climbers watch videos on youtube to find out how to climb and then say they closed it on the second attempt, in ten minutes. Or they descend from above to understand how the route is and then go up with the stick. But there’s no fun in doing that. Another project with Barbara. What is she like as a climbing partner? Do you have any fights on the wall? We fight a lot more at home, and never happened on the wall. It is a great fortune to have this passion in common: every experience becomes more beautiful if shared with the person you love. Then we know each other so well that we hardly have to talk to each other when we climb: we quickly understand if the other one is having a difficult time, we know that we shouldn't hide it away, we don’t have any “without". We work really well, not only as a couple but also as a team. The downside is that if you happen to be in a bad situation you are more afraid of the other, you feel more responsible.

How do you see yourself in the future? Do you have a plan B? I would like to be less shy and able to entertain people. I would like to live my passion for photography to the fullest, I fight every day with myself to dedicate more time to it. From a working point of view Babsi is 30% employed in the hospital as a radiologist assistant, and I work a lot in gyms and for the Austrian national team, now, in fact, we live in Austria on the border with Switzerland. For me it is very important to have a plan B to feel free and disconnected from the dynamics linked to always having to "sell" your own projects. I understand that it's absurd to say this, because climbing is my job, but I don't want to see it as a job, it should remain my passion. I want to continue climbing because I want to, not because it must have an economic and media feedback. I don't know how our career will evolve, I hope we will have this passion up to ninety years, certainly now we are more interested in big walls and projects that are a little more mountaineering, expeditions, always linked to rock climbing.

Do you remember your first project together? Climbing has always been our greatest passion, and it was natural to start climbing together. We have never planned anything that much, we always follow our instincts, so I prefer to call them adventures rather than projects: they are spontaneous, they arise from ideas dictated by curiosity. Perhaps the first most mountaineering route that I remember together is Tempi Moderni, in Marmolada. We didn't have a lot of experience and we completely underestimated it, we thought we were much faster, but a few pitches from the top we got lost and had to rappel all night. It was the first test that made us understand that even as a team we work really well.

How do you live your media visibility? Is it a way to carry your ideas forward or do you think your image is becoming too commercial? I always try not to think about it, I still see myself as a normal climber and route setter. The only advantage is that when you want to bring forward ideas you can share them with a large number of climbers. I believe that climbing is not just a sport but a lifestyle, there is something else beyond pure difficulty, for example traveling, testing yourself, finding yourself in unpleasant situations, being forced to give up. Then you will be more motivated to go back there, to do one more movement and get a little higher. It seems to me that the community of climbers is losing this spirit a little bit, there is a more consumerist view: you have to do everything quickly and immediately, finding a shortcut to climb. The

Future projects? Next year we will go back to Yosemite to shoot the last part of a documentary that an Austrian television is dedicating to Babsi and I. In theory, I should have gone to Kyrgyzstan and South America this year, but it was all, I hope, postponed until next year. We would love to do an expedition together, Babsi has never done one and it would be nice to share it, for example to open a new route in Pakistan or India.

Climbing has always been our greatest passion, and it was natural to start climbing together. We have never planned anything that much, we always follow our instincts, so I prefer to call them adventures rather than projects: they are spontaneous, they arise from ideas dictated by curiosity.

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“I love being subject to remote landscapes somewhere where you feel truly insignificant. It strips away the ego,” world-renowned action photographer Chris Burkard says. He’s talking about his most recent expedition, a 975 kilometer traverse of Iceland by bike, riding from Dalatangi to Bjargtangar over the course of nine days. “The dream to me is challenging the self and really looking at the landscape as my biggest competitor.”

nd Iceland proved to be a worthy adversary, offering hundreds of river crossing ranging from small streams to wildly flowing behemoths, passages so sandy or steep that he and his fellow adventurers were forced to hike pushing 80-pound bikes, and of course, gorgeous icy glaciers surrounded by crystal-blue pools of water. The east-to-west course set by Burkard with help from a local cartographer and expedition team, and this would “ be the first time anyone had ridden the full length of the route. When a party of four heads out into an unknown traverse of a country, you would imagine that they would all be close personal friends, or at least, they would have gone on a smaller-scale trip together in the past. But the first time that Burkard met Olympic mountain biker Emily Batty, her husband and former pro mountain biker Adam Morka, and winter expedition expert Eric Batty was at the airport in Reykjavík, Iceland. Then, for nine days — and 78 hours of pedaling — the group made their way through and across rivers, over rocky expanses, up narrow gravel roads, and through

freshly created lava fields, camping in remote huts along the way. It’s an instant bonding experience, or one that could end in disaster. "The team that you put together is built upon the strengths of each person,” says Burkard. "It's not always about finding the strongest possible team, it's about finding characteristics that complement one another. Our group had talent and the skill sets needed but also there were opportunities to learn and grow from one another. Emily was simply bulletproof, she never complained and made sure everyone had what they needed at all times. Adam was just this wizard with the travel details and kept the group lighthearted. And Eric had the ability to lead the group on the expedition and think about the safety aspects while spending the entire day cracking jokes.” “I looked at the group as four parts of one unit,” says Eric Batty. “To me, the measure of success is getting everybody from the start to the finish in good condition and having spirits still high at the end.”

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This trip marked Burkard’s 43rd adventure in Iceland, and arguably, his boldest between the route—which he was told, should there be a slight shift in weather—might be unrideable, as well as the uncertainty caused by the global COVID19 pandemic. "There was a lot of anxiety coming into the trip, and everything was on hold,” the California-based Burkard explains. "Then, all of a sudden, we got the access to go and we had to plan and pack and train and all these things in a really short period of time.” Training was at the top of Burkard’s to-do list: As a longtime cyclist, he knew he had the endurance to cross Iceland’s terrain, but the three riders he invited along all had professional racing backgrounds ranging from a bronze medal at World Championships (Emily Batty) to a decade of experience in the pro peloton (Morka) to winter traverses of previously unridden territory as well as a mountain biking and obstacle course racing background (Eric Batty). As for Burkard? “This was maybe my 25th time mountain biking, even though I ride a lot,” he admits. “So I was nervous, but I also knew how to handle a heavier bike that was weighed down with gear, and I knew I had the endurance I would need.” Burkard wasn’t the only one who was nervous, though: “Riding across Iceland was something that was definitely going to push me to my limit,” Emily Batty admitted. “But I knew this was the chance of a lifetime.” (Batty’s World Cup racing season would begin just a few short weeks later, as would her bid for a spot in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic mountain bike race). Luckily, the group instantly clicked and Burkard’s sense of humor and adventure bonded him instantly with the other three. “Every morning on the bike, there was like an hour or two where we would laugh so hard that we would almost vomit. Everything was hilarious—maybe we were tired, but I think it was because our group dynamic was just perfect,” he says. “Honestly, finding a group like this, that was the best part of the trip.” Eric Batty echoed the sentiment. “Traversing Iceland with such a good group of people heightens the experience and brings so much joy,” he says. “If

everybody's excited about what we're doing and where we are, then it brings everybody's mood up. But if you have somebody who’s not experiencing the same joy, that brings everyone’s moral down and drops the fun factor.: Normally, a trip like this would be all but impossible, and marred with bike mechanicals, frozen fingers and toes, and accidental spills into the river. But for those nine days, luck was on the group’s side. Earlier in August, the route would have been impassable thanks to high water levels in some of the rivers. But the weather took a turn for the better, and by the time the group rolled out on August 19, the forecast was ideal. A week later, it couldn’t have happened: Almost immediately after they’d crossed into the town that marked the end of their trip, raindrops began to fall. They were prepared for any weather, though: The loaded-down bikes were heavy with rain jackets and pants, warm coats, and enough food to last ten days, in case they were out longer than they anticipated, or couldn’t find a refueling stop along the way. “We had all the food we needed, but still, at about 600 kilometers in, we were so thrilled to see a gas station where we could resupply our chocolate bar stashes and get some coffee,” Eric Batty recalls. Over the 975 kilometers, they only passed three spots to refuel. “Sometimes, the landscape felt so empty that it seemed like you were riding across the moon.” The terrain wasn’t steady, either: A look at the map and their stopping points each day demonstrates how nine hours of riding could add up to very different distances each day, thanks to the ever-changing surfaces that they crossed. The landscape shifted from bright greens and blues in the fjords to hard, rugged sandy browns in the highlands. “It was desolate and cold one day, warm and sunny and green the next,” Eric Batty says. “It felt like the country’s energy was constantly changing. One morning, we woke up in a remote hut at sunrise to a light dusting of snow on the ground, and we rode as sun came up over the mountains and over the glacier, across volcanic rock and black sand that was covered in like an inch of snow. The contrast was incredible.”

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But Burkard and Eric Batty’s experience in navigating expeditions like this left them with the burden of what could be looming ahead for the riders. Burkard was holding his breath waiting for the fourth day, when they’d see their first major river crossing. “I would say worst moment of the trip was the anxiety,” he admits. “Eric and I spent a lot of nights talking with the expedition guide who had driven the route a week prior in a Jeep. He told us that there was no way on God's green earth that we would be able to cross this river. We kept looking at the weather to see if it would have changed enough to make the river passable. And Eric and I needed to make the call whether we would aim straight across, or if we would deviate from the route and ride an extra 150 kilometers to get around the river.”

most shallow, then hike their bikes up the sandy river banks until they found the next stream’s most shallow section. The water might be a few centimeters deep and flowing slowly, or it could be a meter deep and raging. Crossing just a few hundred meters of riverbed took the group hours on their fifth day of riding. This in itself could be demoralizing. Instead, the group embraced the moment. “It really broke up the monotony of riding,” Burkard says. “I think all of us were loving it because it felt like such an adventure. It felt like a little bit of being a kid again and it was a different was of moving through this landscape—it felt more intimate.” “It was the trip of a lifetime,” Eric Batty says. “When I look at the trips I’ve done in the past, I’ve never seen anything like this. We couldn't have asked for anything more: Not better weather, not a better route, not a better group. Everything lined up. A lot of that comes down to our group’s preparation and how our dynamic worked, but there was a lot of luck involved. The fact that we could all get to Iceland at this point with everything happening in the world, the way the weather worked out for us, even that we didn’t have a single flat tire. I always approach a trip planning for the worst—for full-on war against the elements—but it was all sunshine.”

“We decided to go for it. But I couldn't even sleep the night before. Even as we got there, we didn’t know what the water would be like,” he says. "And it was sketchy and deep in sections. But we were able to cross it. After that, the trip suddenly felt completely manageable. All the stress fell away and the challenges that had kept Eric and I up worrying suddenly felt like a fun chess game.” Braided rivers like this one presented the greatest challenge: With many streams all coming together at all different depths, the riders would have to cross one small stream where it was the

“When we first started talking about the trip, I thought, ‘Why not take on one of the hardest routes that I could think of, with people who have a sort of a hodgepodge of experience and who I’ve never actually met?’” Burkard laughs. “At the time, I figured it just added to the story. It turned out, it also created some lasting friendships.”

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Dani Arnold The impossible is overrated TEX T MARTA MANZONI PHOTOS THOMAS MONSORNO LOCATION SIBERIA

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"Free solo climbing is an honest way to do mountaineering: it all depends on your skills." Some people call him alien, others superhero. He has overcome limits deemed impossible before with his extreme free solo climbs, each time raising the bar and redefining the imaginable. Gifted with a multifaceted and extraordinary talent, he scores record after record. Dani Arnold, and his magnetic personality, has always lived on the edge, constantly looking for new challenges, in the Alps as well as around the world. Impossible to forget the 2011 North Eiger speed record, when the Swiss athlete climbed the Heckmair route in just 2 hours and 28 minutes. Other memorable performances are on the Matterhorn in 2015, when he reached the summit in 1 hour and 46 minutes, and the free solo speed record on Torre Trieste and Pizzo Badile in 2016. Sperone Walker, in 2 hours and 4 minutes, was another incredible ascent achieved without using even an inch of rope along the 1,200 meters of Via Cassin. The exceptional time on the Grandes Jorasses, for Dani Arnold, closes the circle, after the Matterhorn and the Eiger, of the speed record collection on all three of the great north faces of the Alps. But Dani Arnold is not just a speed recordist: other great expeditions were the ones done in Patagonia, Alaska, at the Canadian waterfalls of Helmcken, in Anubis in Scotland, the Broad Peak, the new ice routes opened in Japan and other mixed routes in the SchĂśllenen gorge or in Switzerland, just to name a few. Up to the free solo speed record on Cima Grande di Lavaredo in 2019, climbed in 46 minutes and 30 seconds (mountaineers usually take between six and seven hours) and the last extraordinary project in the extreme and unspoiled Siberia, on Lake Baikal, the deepest lake on Earth.

with hiking and the first attempts to climb the frozen stream near my parents' house with two ice axes. The mountains immediately fascinated me, I grew up in Switzerland, in the Canton of Uri, in the SchĂ¤chental alpine valley, at 1,720 meters above sea level. To go to school, my brothers and I had to take the cable car every day to the valley and then back from school. Soon we started doing the first alpine tours with our father, then simple climbs. Even then I wanted to push myself further, progress quickly to experience more challenging adventures. Lake Baikal is the deepest one on earth. How was the idea of the expedition you made in February in the middle of the Siberian winter born? I like adventure, I think it's more important than speed and technical difficulty. I love exploring new places, such as Japan, Alaska, Patagonia and Siberia. It was not a dangerous project like the free solo climbing ones, but the challenge proved to be tough from the first days of the expedition: the cold temperatures, the poorly documented area where we had to climb and the difficulty given by the unknown language made everything very demanding, requiring many energies from the team, both mental and physical. We could only travel on the frozen lake on a hovercraft, so the search itself turned out to be a unique experience, with technical failures at nightfall, running out of fuel and heating. The first steps on the lake were impressive: seeing clearly through the thick ice was an extraordinary and absolutely unforgettable emotion. Little by little we got used to the continuous crevasses and the search for the most suitable points for climbing has improved.

Dani, how did all start? It all started as a child:

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Temperatures were extreme, down to -35 degrees: was the cold the biggest challenge? The idea was precisely to experience winter again. Here in Europe it is getting hotter and hotter, in addition in the mountains we have increasingly technical clothing so we no longer feel really cold. I wanted to experience the sensations of this season again. For the fingers it was challenging to climb in these conditions, with very thick gloves, you had to rotate your arms often. Luckily for ice climbing you use ice axes and therefore even if you don't have a good grip with your hands it doesn't matter. After a while you get used to the context, even to the strong gusts of wind, I can say, however, that even on Broad Peak (one of the 14 eight-thousanders on earth), I felt less cold than in Siberia. The photographs that Thomas Monsorno took are truly unique and wonderful: they portray a completely white, enchanted painting, which you can only find there. It is certainly a different way of expressing myself as an athlete, without always looking for speed, records, and altitude, an excellent opportunity to show people how wonderful our planet can be.

tely 50 islands of Lake Baikal, Olkohn Island, we have achieved our goal. Each day new routes became longer and more difficult. The toughest challenge, however, was always facing and resisting the cold. At such low temperatures, each movement to climb takes much longer than usual. Considering the prohibitive circumstances of the environment, the technical aspect linked to climbing did not present major problems, while screwing screws into that hard ice was really challenging. What is the local culture like? I had never been to Russia and it has been amazing. Unlike the other trips, during which we have always organized ourselves independently, this time we had a guide, indispensable as an interpreter, since few people knew English, and to move on the icy surface, full of crevasses. It was very interesting to have him with us: he helped us to understand the local culture, the history, the characteristics of the place and to get in touch with the inhabitants that were wonderful people, very friendly. We also visited some tents of the still nomadic part of the population and I was able to see how they live.

You also had some unexpected events. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true! One day we had to cross the lake for a long way, the ice was not very thick, quite the contrary. There was a bit of tension: we had heard several stories of cars ending up in the lake and we knew that in that case the chances of survival are very low. But we didn't have many choices, we could only trust our local driver and hope for the best. At a certain point he stopped the car suddenly and with a huge knife he made a hole in the ice to check how deep it was. At that moment we didn't feel very comfortable: we thought 'then maybe he's not so sure what he's doing'! But then luckily everything went smoothly.

You had a super team with you. It was probably the most beautiful part of the expedition, which made this adventure unforgettable and the reason for its success. With me were Martin Echser (Alpinist, CH), Fredy Arnold (Father of Dani Arnold, CH), Thomas Monsorno (Photographer, IT), Lukas Kusstatscher (Director, IT). It was a

Each day new routes became longer and more difficult. The toughest challenge, however, was always facing and resisting the cold.

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truly shared expedition, where everyone contributed by doing its part. There was a palpable emotion given by the awareness of being the first in the world to climb in that area. For my father it was fantastic: he is an environmental ranger so he was super fascinated by uncontaminated nature and by the infinite spaces of the landscapes we have seen, so different from the Swiss ones, more limited and man-made. It was great to be part of this team, we really enjoyed it.

outside your front door? Yes of course, I am sure of it. There are people certain that adventure can only be achieved with great performances. I think about how much there is still to be done, how many routes there have to be opened, for example in the Alps, just be creative! Now we can't go far but we are still very lucky: we have the opportunity to be outdoors, we live in some of the richest countries in the world, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything missing.

Free solo. Are you a mad man who deliberately risks his life or a hero? I would say neither of them! I only know very well what my limits are: I need to get close to them to realize how far I can go and then be able to go home with a new awareness. When I free solo I try to prepare everything in small details: I love my life! Climbing quickly can sometimes mean being less precise, while in free soloing, even on the simplest pitches, I have to be very careful where I put my feet. This precision, which is crucial in free soloing, is less crucial in mountaineering.

If he wasn't a climber, who would Dani Arnold be? I don't knowâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now found my passion. I think you have to do your best in life, we have everything we need in our hands: if you are not happy just change something. It's not that hard. Surrounding yourself with nice people and a positive atmosphere, as happened during the expedition to Siberia, is an important part of being happy, everything else changes too quickly. I have no plan, I try to watch what happens every day and feel comfortable. It is important to have a goal in life, for yourself, but then you have to be flexible and see what happens next.

How many times do you climb a route before free soloing it? I only climbed the Comici three times before free soloing. I am quite good at remembering the details of the routes, and this helps me: after two climbs I remember almost all the details, and I go over them with my mind everywhere, even at home. I also only climbed the Grandes Jorasses three times before my solo attempt.

When I free solo I try to prepare everything in small details: I love my life! Climbing quickly can sometimes mean being less precise, while in free soloing, even on the simplest pitches, I have to be very careful where I put my feet.

Have you ever been afraid while free soloing? Never, If this would ever happen I will stop immediately. We will not be able to travel for a while. Do you think that adventure can also be found

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Alberto Parola, 27, is a former alpine ski athlete specialized in the slalom skiing discipline. When he was 21 he ended his professional career and became a ski coach and personal trainer. He now works in France for a high-level private team while studying osteopathy. He tries to combine his studies and work activities with his passions, freeriding and active journeys such as surf and mountaineering trips. The word monotony is clearly not part of his vocabulary!

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1.DANNER BOOTS M O U N TA I N L I G H T

Classic-inspired hiking boot. It features a full-grain leather upper and a sturdy Vibram Kletterlift sole.

2.CANADA GOOSE PA R K A L A N G F O R D

Parka with an urban and modern cut, slightly long to offer maximum protection to the legs. The storm flap underneath zipper adds a layer of protection.

3.CANADA GOOSE PA R K A S A N F O R D

Clean but functional look for this parka with rear vents and bi-directional zip that increase ventilation and range of movement.

4.FILSON NEOSHELL RELIANCE JACKET

Waterproof and highly breathable 3-layer jacket. The waterproof zippers and taped seams make it the ideal shell for daily use.

5 . FJ Ä L L R ÄV E N GREENLAND NO.1 DOWN PA R K A

Parka version of the famous Greenland Jacket from the 1960s. It has a light goose down padding that guarantees warmth even on cold winter days.

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6.SEBAGO CLASSIC DAN

Hand-sewn 4 seasons slip in smooth corrected grain leather. Molded rubber heel and natural leather sole for durability and flexibility.

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Made with the exclusive “Holystic Technology 3” method, it guarantees functionality and style. Seamless outer shell and disconnected goose down duvet.

8 . S AV E T H E D U C K P3060M

100% animal-free down jacket with Plumtech padding that absorbs moisture and dries quickly. It combines practicality and thermal resistance in a young and essential style.

9.FORTELA FAT I G U E H BT G R E E N

Loose fit pants, with button at the waist and patch pockets, made of 100% cotton in Italy. Available in three colors.

1 0 .W O O L R I C H ECO BYRD CLOTH ARCTIC PA R K A

Parka made of 100% organic cotton and padded with recycled duck down. Detachable hood, one inside pocket and two outside pockets.

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MILANTI SPORT SALEWA OUTLET ENNA SALEWA OUTLET PALMANOVA PEAK LAND ALAGNA OUTDOOR BORDINO FRANCO MOUNTAIN HOME SPORTLER ALBIGNASEGO ARCO SPORT SPORTRAGE C.ELLE SPORT SPORT HUB ALMENNO ALPSTATION ANDALO FOTO SPORT BANAL ALPSTATION AOSTA MEINARDI SPORT SALEWA AOSTA EVIVA SPORT LARINO ALBINO ALPSTATION ARCO CLIMBING VILLAGE FERRINO STORE ARCO LA SPORTIVA ARCO MABB.90 TRENTO RED POINT 1 RED POINT 2 ROCK & ICE ARCO SALEWA ARCO SALEWA ARCO GOBBI SPORT MABB.90 ARCO VERTICAL SPORT THE NORTH FACE ARESE ALPSTATION AREZZO VIAGGIANDO MASTER SPORT PESAVENTO MOUNTAIN STORE SPORTLAND ASOLA RRTREK GRAN SASSO MATIS SPORT ALPSTATION LAVAREDO DEGNI SPORT BSHOP AVIGLIANA TREKKING SPORT SALEWA OUTLET MANTOVA AFFARI & SPORT BALLABIO TONINO SPORT CARAVELLA SCOUT LA SORGENTE MAROCCO SPORT ALPSTATION BASSANO DF SPORT SPECIALIST MAZZARONA SPORT ROBI SPORT DIEMME SPORT SPORTLAND ANTEGNATE DF SPORT SPECIALIST BEVERA FRANCO SPORT IL GALLO NUOVI ORIZZONTI BOLOGNA PATAGONIA BOLOGNA THE NORTH FACE BOLOGNA VILLA 1928 CMP BOLZANO MONTURA BOLZANO MOUNTAINSPIRIT SALEWA WORLD BOLZANO SPORTLER BOLZANO THE NORTH FACE BOLZANO CAVALLO CENTRO SPORT MASSI SPORT GULLIVER BORGO TEMPO LIBERO CRAZY STORE BORMIO MOUNTAIN & RUNNING PATAGONIA BORMIO BLOCCO MENTALE CISALFA SPORT BRESCIA GIALDINI ROMEO SPORT SPORTLAND BRESCIA SPORTLER BRESSANONE BERTHOD SPORT ALPSTATION BRUNICO SPORT MODE SCHOENHUBER SPORTLER BRUNICO THOMASER THOMASER TRAIL MARKET SALEWA OUTLET BUSSOLENGO STILE ALPINO SPORTLER CALALZO VERTICAL OUTLET NENCINI SPORT SPORT TUBRIS AMPLATZ SPORT SPORT AMPLATZ RADAELLI SPORT NUOVI ORIZZONTI CARPI THE NORTH FACE CARUGATE UNDER ARMOUR CAROSELLO CAMPO BASE BERGAMO MANCINI SPORTLAND GOFFREDO ALPSTATION BISMANTOVA CRAZY STORE CASTIONE OLGA SPORT LA SPORTIVA STORE CAVALESE MAXI SPORT CERNUSCO PASSSPORT CESIOMAGGIORE DELFINO SPORT MARISPORT X-TREME SPORTLAND CHIARI L'ARTE DI SALIRE IN ALTO ASPORT’S MOUNTAIN CHIES MAIUK SPORT SALEWA SONDRIO CPR FREE SPORT SCARPE & SPORT MOLINARI SPORT ALPSTATION CLES SALEWA CLES SPORT EVOLUTION MONTURA COGNE CASEROTTI SPORT BETTINESCHI SPORT SPORT PESCOSTA SPORT POSCH PRANTNER MAURIZIO SPORT ASPORT’S CORDENONS VISONÀ SPORT SPORTMARKET THE NORTH FACE CORTINA SALEWA CORTINA LA COOPERATIVA DI CORTINA MOROTTO SPORTS EQUIPMENT QUOTA 1224 PATAGONIA CORTINA ROCK & ICE CORTINA SPORT ALFREDO 4810 SPORT ARDI SPORT LES PYRAMIDES PATAGONIA COURMAYEUR THE NORTH FACE ALPSTATION CUNEO OUTDOOR SALEWA CUNEO THE NORTH FACE CUNEO

ABETONE AGIRA AIELLO DEL FRIULI ALA DI STURA ALAGNA VALSESIA ALBA ALBA ALBIGNASEGO ALESSANDRIA ALESSANDRIA ALLEGHE ALMENNO SAN SALVATORE ANDALO ANDALO AOSTA AOSTA AOSTA APPIANO SULLA STRADA DEL VINO APRICA ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARCO ARESE AREZZO AREZZO ASCOLI PICENO ASIAGO ASOLA ASSERGI ATINA AURONZO DI CADORE AVEZZANO AVIGLIANA AVIGLIANA BAGNOLO SAN VITO BALLABIO BALME BARI BARZIO BARZIO BASSANO DEL GRAPPA BELLINZAGO LOMBARDO BELLUNO BELLUNO BERGAMO BERGAMO BEVERA DI SIRTORI BIELLA BOLOGNA BOLOGNA BOLOGNA BOLOGNA BOLOGNA BOLZANO BOLZANO BOLZANO BOLZANO BOLZANO BOLZANO BORGO SAN DALMAZZO BORGO SAN DALMAZZO BORGO SAN LORENZO BORGOSESIA BORMIO BORMIO BORMIO BRESCIA BRESCIA BRESCIA BRESCIA BRESCIA BRESSANONE BREUIL CERVINIA BRUNICO BRUNICO BRUNICO BRUNICO BRUNICO BUSANO BUSSOLENGO CAGLIARI CALALZO CALAVINO CALENZANO CAMPO TURES CANAZEI CANAZEI CANZO CARPI CARUGATE CARUGATE CARVICO CASTEL DI SANGRO CASTEL GOFFREDO CASTELNOVO NE’ MONTI CASTIONE ANDEVENNO CATANIA CAVALESE CERNUSCO LOMBARDONE CESIOMAGGIORE CETO CHAMPOLUC CHAMPOLUC CHIARI CHIAVARI CHIES D'ALPAGO CHIESA VALMALENCO CHIURO CISANO SUL NEVA CITTA' DI CASTELLO CIVEZZANO CLES CLES CLUSONE COGNE COGOLO COLERE COLFOSCO COLFOSCO IN BADIA COLLALBO CONDINO CORDENONS CORNEDO CORNUDA CORTINA CORTINA CORTINA D'AMPEZZO CORTINA D'AMPEZZO CORTINA D'AMPEZZO CORTINA D’AMPEZZO CORTINA D’AMPEZZO CORVARA COURMAYEUR COURMAYEUR COURMAYEUR COURMAYEUR COURMAYEUR CUNEO CUNEO CUNEO CUNEO

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VIALE CALZATURE FALETTI MOUNTAIN STORE DF SPORT SPECIALIST OUTSIDER KRALER SPORT SALEWA DOBBIACO ALPSTATION BRIANZA MOSONI SPORT POSSA SPORT SPORT EXTREME ERCOLE OUTDOOR & TREKKING OUTDOOR AND TREKKING ACTIVITY PEOPLE HOLIDAY SPORT SPIT SPORT OUTDOOR TRAILMARKET.COM LINEA VERTICALE PENNENTE OUTDOOR ALPMANIA CRAZY STORE FINALE LA SPORTIVA FINALE LIGURE MONTURA FINALBORGO OUTPOST MONTAINEERING RIDE & RUN CRAZY STORE ROCKSTORE SALEWA FINALE LIGURE CLIMB PESCI CAMPING STORE SPORT CLUB THE NORTH FACE FIRENZE OBIETTIVO MONTAGNA BALANTE SPORT CAPO NORD GIMELLI 3.30 RUNNING STORE SPORTIFICATION BIG WALL BM SPORT BONI SPORT BONI SPORT BONI SPORT CENTRO CANOA HOBBY SPORT SALEWA GENOVA REPETTO SPORT MONTAGNARD SPORT SONEGO RUNNING LIFE SPORTWAY GRAVELLONA 099 OUTDOOR SPORTLAND GUSSAGO GRAZIA SPORT ISEO ALPSTATION ISERA ALTA QUOTA ISERNIA 38° PARALLELO BSHOP IVREA PAGLIUGHI SPORT MOUNTAINWORLD SALEWA AQUILA SPORT 203 SPORT TONY IMPULS SPORT AFFARI & SPORT LECCO SPORT HUB LECCO BOTTERO SKI DF SPORT SPECIALIST MAXI SPORT LISSONE CENTRO HOBBY SPORT CRAZY STORE LIVIGNO I’M SPORT MOUNTAIN PLANET PUNTO SPORT SILENE SPORT SPORT EXTREME THE NORTH FACE LIVIGNO SALEWA OUTLET MILANO SPORTLAND LONATO SALEWA LONGARONE IL CAMPIONE LUCCA VIVISPORT OLIMPIONICO SPORT MUD AND SNOW CINQUE TERRE TREKKING PEIRANO SPORT JANE SPORT MOUNTAIN STORE THE REVIVE CLUB HUTTER SPORT SPORTLER ALPIN MERANO SPORTLER MERANO MAXI SPORT MERATE ESSETRE SPORT NARDELLI SPORT ALPSTATION MILANO CANADA GOOSE MILANO CARTON DF SPORT SPECIALIST KIM FORNITURE SCOUT LA MONTAGNA SPORT PATAGONIA MILANO RUNAWAY SALEWA MILANO THE NORTH FACE MILANO UNDER ARMOUR MILANO UNDER ARMOUR MILANO VERDE PISELLO VIBRAM MILANO NUOVI ORIZZONTI MODENA THE NORTH FACE MODENA LIVIO SPORT SPORTMAN SPORTLAND MONIGA PATAGONIA MONTEBELLUNA SALEWA MONTEBELLUNA VIBRAM MONTEBELLUNA PURE NATURE CRAZY STORE MORBEGNO PATAGONIA MORBEGNO SPORT HUB MORI MICARELLI STORE ARBITER UNTERHOLZNER GRANDE GRIMPE PERICO SPORT SPORTLAND TORINO ETNA WALL SERVOLARE 17 RUNWAY SPORT SPORT LAURIN DF SPORT SPECIALIST DF SPORT SPECIALIST ORIO SALEWA ORIO CENTER THE NORTH FACE ORIO UNDER ARMOUR ORIO MAMMUT ORTISEI SPORT GARDENA SPORT SCHMALZ SPORTLAND ORZINUOVI FREE TIME STORE SPORTLAND OSPITALETTO LA COCCINELLA ACTIVE CREMA SPORT SALEWA PADOVA SPORTLAND PALAZZOLO PIRCHER GUNTHER ALPSTATION PARMA FREE SPORT SEVEN SUMMITS FERRARI SPORT SPORTWAY NOVARA UKU PACHA MONDO VERTICALE SPAZIOUTDOOR ALTA QUOTA PESCARA KING LINE

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CUNEO DARFO BOARIO TERME DESENZANO DEL GARDA DIMARO FOLGARIDA DOBBIACO DOBBIACO DOLZAGO DOMODOSSOLA DOMODOSSOLA DOMODOSSOLA DUEVILLE FAENZA FAENZA FAI DELLA PAGANELLA FALCADE FANO FAVRIA FELTRE FERMO FERRARA FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FINALE LIGURE FIRENZE FIRENZE FIRENZE FIRENZE FIRENZE FIUMALBO FORLÌ FORLÌ FORMIGINE FOSSANO FOSSATO DI VICO GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA GENOVA PRA' GIAVENO GODEGA S. URBANO GRADISCA D’ISONZO GRAVELLONA TOCE GROSSETO GUSSAGO ISEO ISERA ISERNIA IVREA IVREA IVREA L'AQUILA L’AQUILA LA VALLE AGORDINA LA VILLA LANA LECCO LECCO LIMONE PIEMONTE LISSONE LISSONE LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LIVIGNO LOCATE DI TRIULZI LONATO LONGARONE LUCCA LUCCA MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO MANARO SUL PANARO MANAROLA MANTA MANTOVA MATELICA MEOLO MERANO MERANO MERANO MERATE MESTRE MEZZOLOMBARDO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MILANO MODENA MODENA MOENA MONDOVÌ MONIGA MONTEBELLUNA MONTEBELLUNA MONTEBELLUNA MONTESILVANO MORBEGNO MORBEGNO MORI MUCCIA NAPOLI NATURNO NEMBRO NEMBRO NICHELINO NICOLOSI NICOLOSI NOICATTARO NOVA LEVANTE OLGIATE OLONA ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORTISEI ORTISEI ORTISEI ORZINUOVI OSIMO OSPITALETTO OVINDOLI PADOVA PADOVA PADOVA PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO PARCINES PARMA PARMA PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO PERGINE VALSUGANA PERNATE PERTOSA PERUGIA PERUGIA PESCARA PESCARA

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RRTREK PESCASSEROLI DF SPORT SPECIALIST PIACENZA L'ALTROSPORT OUTLANDERS SPORT IN MONTAGNA VERTICAL SPORT PIANETA SPORT ASPORTSTATION STIMM ZAMBERLAN ARIAPERTA M.C.RUNNING ONBOARD EUROSPORT SPORT HUB PINZOLO SPORTLAND PISOGNE SELMI VALLEE SPORT AMORINI OUTDOOR KAPPAEMME SPORT SPORTLER PORDENONE TOFFOLI SPORT MIVAL SPORT LA SPORTIVA POZZA DI FASSA BLOSSOM SKI IL CAMPIONE PRATO SURF SHOP SALEWA PREDAZZO OVERLANDER OUTDOOR RAVENNA REGGIO GAS GINETTO SPORT MONTAGNA DIMENSIONE THE NORTH FACE RIMINI PERTINGER SPORT NATURA ALTA QUOTA ROMA BOTTIGLIERIA CAMPO BASE ROMA CLIMBER STORE GEOSTA LBM SPORT MONTURA ROMA MOUNTAIN AFFAIR ROMA MOUNTAIN AFFAIR ROMA ONERACE PATAGONIA ROMA RRTREK ROMA THE NORTH FACE THE NORTH FACE ROMA THE NORTH FACE ROMA OMNIA SPORT SPORTLAND RONCADELLE SHERPA ATLANTE MONTELLO CABAS SPORT MAKALU' SPORT MONTURA ROVERETO SPORTLIFEE MACIACONI ALPSTATION AOSTA PAPIN SPORT SPORT HOLZER LAGAZOI SPORT SPORT HUB CHIAVENNA DF SPORT SPECIALIST SPORTLAND SAN LEONARDO SPORTLER SAN MARTINO SAN MARTINO SPORT SLALOM CLASSIC SLALOM DONNA SLALOM SPORT PARETI WEGER UNICO SPORT ALPSTATION BRESCIA NEW VIAGGIANDO GIUGLAR ALPSTATION SARZANA 3.30 RUNNING STORE BESSON SPORT MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE ALPSTATION SCHIO MAX SPORT VALLI SPORT PIANETA CICLO BRUNO SPORT ACTIV SPORT CABOT COVE OUTDOOR CAFÈ SALEWA OUTLET SERRAVALLE KINIGER SPORTMODE MAXI SPORT SESTO S.G. XL MOUNTAIN IL MARATONETA SPORT RONDIRO PASSSPORT SIGNORESSA SPORTLER SILEA ALTERNATIVA SPORT ALPIN SPORTS K&K SPORTS ROCK & ICE SOLDA SALEWA OUTLET VERONA CENTRO SPORT FIORELLI SPORT SONDRIO SPORTLAND SONICO CAMPO BASE SPILAMBERTO BERGER SCHUKE SPORTLAND STEZZANO SPORTLAND SUZZARA ALPSTATION TARVISIO SPORTLER TAVAGNACCO ZANI SPORT PIÙ SPORT IOCORRO! VERTIGINI SPORT SPORT VENTURA SU E GIU' SPORT CRAZY STORE TIRANO TECNICAL SKI ALPSTATION TORINO BSHOP RAVINA BSHOP TORINO CUORE DA SPORTIVO FERRINO STORE TORINO FRESH STORE GRASSI SPORT TORINO JOLLY SPORT JOLLY SPORT MONTURA TORINO PASSION SPORT RONCO ALPINISMO SALEWA TORINO THE NORTH FACE TORINO WILLY SPORT GULLIVER TORRE PELLICE SPORTLER VICENZA LA SPORTIVA TRENTO MONTURA TRENTO ROCK & ICE TRENTO SHERPA3 PATAGONIA SPORTLER ALPIN TRENTO SPORTLER TRENTO TECNOSCI VERTICAL SPORT TRENTO LE BLOC SHOP ALPSTATION TRIESTE AVVENTURA DUE SPORTLER TRIESTE FIASCARIS SPORT CENTER SPORT CORONES SPORT MODE MARIA FIORELLI SPORT VALMASINO SALEWA OUTLET VALMONTONE BASE CAMP VERNAZZA SPORT CAMPO BASE VERONA

PESCASSEROLI PIACENZA PIACENZA PIACENZA PIANCOGNO PIETRAMURATA PIETRASANTA PIEVE D’ALPAGO PIEVE DI SOLIGO PIEVE DI TORREBELVICINO PINEROLO PINEROLO PINEROLO PINZOLO PINZOLO PISOGNE PISTOIA PONT SAINT MARTIN PONTE FELCINO PONTE SELVA DI PARRE PORDENONE PORDENONE POVE DEL GRAPPA POZZA DI FASSA PRATA CAMPORTACCIO PRATO PRATO NEVOSO PREDAZZO RAVENNA RAVENNA REGGIO EMILIA REGGIO EMILIA RIETI RIMINI RIO DI PUSTERIA ROCCA DI MEZZO ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMAGNANO SESIA RONCADELLE RONCO BRIANTINO RORETO DI CHERASCO ROVERETO ROVERETO ROVERETO RUFFRE' - MENDOLA S. CRISTINA SAINT CHRISTOPHE SAN CANDIDO SAN CANDIDO SAN CASSIANO SAN CASSIANO SAN GIULIANO MILANESE SAN LEONARDO IN PASSIRIA SAN MARTINO BUON ALBERGO SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN PANCRAZIO SAN PAOLO SAN VENDEMIANO SAN ZENO NAVIGLIO SANSEPOLCRO SANT'AMBROGIO SARZANA SASSUOLO SAUZE D’OULX SAVIGNANO SUL RUBICONE SCHIO SCHIO SCHIO SCOPPITO SELVA GARDENA SELVA VAL GARDENA SENIGALLIA SERAVALLE SCRIVIA SESTO SESTO SAN GIOVANNI SETTIMO VITTONE SIENA SIENA SIGNORESSA SILEA SISTIANA SIUSI SIUSI SOLDA SONA SONDRIO SONDRIO SONICO SPILAMBERTO ST. NIKOLAUS ULTEN STEZZANO SUZZARA TARVISIO TAVAGNACCO TEMU TERAMO TERNI TERNI TESERO TEZZE SUL BRENTA TIRANO TOLMEZZO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORRE PELLICE TORRI DI QUARTESOLO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TREVISO TRIESTE TRIESTE TRIESTE UDINE VAL DI VIZZE 19 VALDAORA VALLES VALMASINO VALMONTONE VALSESIA VERNAZZA VERONA

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VERONA VERONA VIADANA VIAREGGIO VICENZA VIGNOLA VIGNOLA VILLAIR-AMERIQUE VILLANOVA MONDOVI VILLANOVA MONDOVI VILLANUOVA SUL CLISI VILLASANTA VILLATORA DI SAONARA VILLENEUVE VIPITENO ZIANO DI FIEMME ZOLDO ALTO

Germany 483. 484. 485. 486. 487. 488. 489. 490. 491. 492. 493. 494. 495. 496. 497. 498. 499. 500. 501. 502. 503. 504. 505. 506. 507. 508. 509. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518. 519. 520. 521. 522. 523. 524. 525. 526. 527. 528. 529. 530. 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541. 542. 543. 544. 545. 546. 547. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552. 553. 554. 555. 556. 557. 558. 559. 560. 561. 562. 563. 564. 565. 566. 567. 568. 569. 570. 571. 572. 573. 574. 575. 576. 577. 578. 579. 580. 581. 582.

MOUNTAIN-SPORTS ROHRMEIER OUTDOOR CONDITION STEIGENBERGER BERGSPORTHÜTTE RIAP SPORT STADT LAND FLUSS BERGSPORT GEISTALLER CAMP 4 GLOBETROTTER BERLIN MONT K PATAGONIA BERLIN THE NORTH FACE BERLIN UNTERWEGS BIELEFELD KRENN MODE UND SPORT GLOBETROTTER BONN UNTERWEGS BONN UNTERWEGS BREMEN UNTERWEGS CELLE DER SKANDINAVIER MAGIC MOUNT ALLES GLOBETROTTER DRESDEN UNTERWEGS DUISBURG GLOBETROTTER DÜSSELDORF SACK & PACK UNTERWEGS ERFURT FREILAUF BERGSPORT MÜHLBAUER UNTERWEGS FLENSBURG GLOBETROTTER FRANKFURT SALEWA STORE FREIBURG SPORT BOHNY SPORT KIEFER DOOROUT.COM NORDWAND SPORTS ALPINSPORT BASIS BERGSPORT WN ALPIN SPORT CONRAD GARMISCH BERGZEIT GLOBETROTTER HAMBURG GLOBETROTTER HAMBURG UNTERWEGS HAMM BSZ BERGSPORTZENTRALE ADVENTURE COMPANY SPORT NENNER BERGZEIT UNTERWEGS HÖXTER SPORT CONRAD IFFELDORF UNTERWEGS JEVER BASISLAGER SPORT HANDELS SCENIC SPORTS BERGSPORT MAXI UNTERWEGS KIEL GLOBETROTTER AUSRÜSTUNG GLOBETROTTER KÖLN SPORT GRUNER ALPINSPORTZENTRALE ALPEN STRAND THE NORTH FACE LEIPZIG UNTERWEGS LEIPZIG BIWAK EISELIN SPORT ALPIN OUTDOOR LADEN ENGELHORN SPORTS OUTDOORTRENDS MAGIC MOUNT GLOBETROTTER MÜNCHEN KELLER SPORTS KELLER SPORTS PATAGONIA MÜNCHEN RUMRICH STONE PROJECTS SCHUSTER SPORTHAUS THE NORTH FACE MUNICH UNTERWEGS MÜNSTER SPORT CONRAD MURNAU SPORTHAUS SCHÖNHERR TRAVEL & TREK BASTIAN SALEWA STORE OBERSTDORF SCHRATT 1803 UNTERWEGS OLDENBURG DER OUTDOORLADEN DENK SPORT CONRAD PENZBERG E-XPLOSION GIPFELSTÜRMER LAUF UND BERG KÖNIG SALEWA STORE REGENSBURG MONTAGNE-SPORT BERGWERKER STUTTGART GLOBETROTTER STUTTGART GLOBETROTTER HARZ SCHNEIDER RAD+SPORT VIKING ADVENTURES BIWAKSCHACHTEL GLOBETROTTER ULM SALEWA OUTLET WERTHEIM UNTERWEGS WESEL SPORT CONRAD WIELENBACH UNTERWEGS WILHELMSHAVEN BASISLAGER WÜRZBURG SALEWA ZWEIBRÜCKEN

ANSBACH ASCHAFFENBURG ASCHAU AUGSBURG BAD REICHENHALL BAD TÖLZ BERCHTESGADEN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BIELEFELD BISCHOFSWIESEN BONN BONN BREMEN CELLE COBURG DORTMUND DRESDEN DUISBURG DÜSSELDORF DÜSSELDORF ERFURT ERLANGEN FELDKIRCHEN WESTERHAM FLENSBURG FRANKFURT AM MAIN FREIBURG FREIBURG FREIBURG FULDA FÜSSEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GMUND-MOOSRAIN HAMBURG HAMBURG HAMM HANNOVER HEILBRONN HINTERTUX HOLZKIRCHEN / GROSSHARTPENNING HÖXTER IFFELDORF JEVER KARLSRUHE KAUFBEUREN KEMPTEN KIEL KÖLN KÖLN KONSTANZ LANDSBERG AM LECH LANDSHUT LEIPZIG LEIPZIG LIMBURG LÖRRACH MAINZ MANNHEIM MARKTOBERDORF MENDEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MUNICH MÜNSTER MURNAU NEUSTIFT NÜRNBERG OBERSTDORF OBERSTDORF OLDENBURG PADERBORN PASSAU PENZBERG PFORZHEIM RAVENSBURG REGENSBURG REGENSBURG ROSENHEIM STUTTGART STUTTGART TORFHAUS (HARZ) TRAUNSTEIN TRIER TÜBINGEN ULM WERTHEIM WESEL WIELENBACH WILHELMSHAVEN WÜRZBURG ZWEIBRÜCKEN

583. 584. 585. 586. 587. 588. 589. 590.

SALEWA STORE SALZBURG SPORTLER ALPIN LOACKER ALPIN LOACKER BERGFUCHS ALPSTATION INNSBRUCK SPORTLER WITTING THE NORTH FACE INNSBRUCK

BERGHEIM SALZBURG BLUDENZ GÖTZIS GÖTZIS GRAZ INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK

Austria

591. 592. 593. 594. 595. 596. 597. 598. 599. 600. 601. 602. 603. 604. 605. 606. 607. 608. 609. 610. 611.

PATAGONIA INNSBRUCK ROCKNROLL MOUNTAIN ROCKNROLL MOUNTAIN SPORTLER BERGSPORT ZIMML ALPINAUSSTATTER SALEWA STORE LINZ SALEWA STORE HÖRHAGER SPORT HILBRAND SALEWA OUTLET PARNDORF SALEWA STORE SAALFELDEN SALEWA STORE SCHLADMING SPORT4YOU PETE SPORT PETE SPORT KAMAX BOOTS BERGWERK SALEWA STORE WIEN STEPPENWOLF HIGH LIFE HANDELS ONSIGHT BERGSPORT

INNSBRUCK KIRCHDORF IN TIROL KIRCHDORF IN TIROL KUFSTEIN LIENZ LIENZ LINZ MAYRHOFEN MITTELBERG PARNDORF SAALFELDEN SCHLADMING SÖLDEN ST. ANTON AM ARLBER ST. ANTON AM ARLBERG ST. ANTON ARLBERG STEYR WIEN WIEN WÖRTHERSEE ZAMS

Switzerland 612. 613. 614. 615. 616. 617. 618. 619. 620. 621. 622. 623. 624. 625. 626. 627. 628. 629.

TRANSA BASEL TRANSA BERN BÄCHLI BERGSPORT STILE ALPINO LUGANO PLANET ENDURANCE TRANSA LUCERNE DF SPORT SPECIALIST LUGANO SALEWA STORE PONTRESINA STILE ALPINO SAMEDAN BOOSPORT TRANSA ST. GALLEN MONTAIN-AIR BAYARD SPORT SALEWA STORE ZERMATT THE NORTH FACE ZERMATT THE NORTH FACE ZURICH TRANSA ZURICH BÄCHLI BERGSPORT

BASEL BERN BERN-BREITENRAIN CANOBBIO ECUBLENS LUCERNE LUGANO PONTRESINA SAMEDAN SIERRE ST. GALLEN VERBIER ZERMATT ZERMATT ZERMATT ZURICH ZURICH ZURICH-OERLIKON

France 630. 631. 632. 633. 634. 635. 636. 637. 638. 639. 640. 641. 642. 643. 644. 645. 646. 647. 648. 649. 650. 651. 652. 653. 654. 655. 656. 657. 658. 659. 660. 661. 662. 663. 664. 665. 666. 667. 668. 669. 670. 671. 672. 673. 674. 675. 676. 677. 678. 679. 680. 681.

AU VIEUX CAMPEUR CYRIL'S SPORT SNOWLEADER ANNECY PICTURE THE NORTH FACE ANNECY CHULLANKA ANTIBES PEYTAVIN SPORT SPORTS AVENTURE AU VIEUX CAMPEUR EKOSPORT PATAGONIA CHAMONIX THE NORTH FACE CHAMONIX SNOWLEADER CHAMONIX ARC’TERYX CHAMONIX SNELL SPORTS COQUOZ SPORTS SNELL SPORT SNOWLEADER D'AVENTURE EN AVENTURE ENDURANCE SHOP EPINAL LE SHOP TWINNER S'CAPE FONTAINEBLEAU APPROACH GAP ALTITUDE SPORT OUTDOOR AU VIEUX CAMPEUR MONTAZ AU VIEUX CAMPEUR LABÈGE ESPACE MONTAGNE SNOWLEADER LYON AU VIEUX CAMPEUR LYON THE NORTH FACE LYON AU VIEUX CAMPEUR MARSEILLE CAP RUNNING CHULLANKA THE NORTH FACE NANTES ALTICOOP AU VIEUX CAMPEUR PARIS THE NORTH FACE PARIS THE NORTH FACE PARIS OPERA THE NORTH FACE PARIS ALPY'RANDO ENDURANCE MONTANIA SPORT TWINNER SAINT GERVAIS ESPACE MONTAGNE AU VIEUX CAMPEUR AU VIEUX CAMPEUR THE NORTH FACE STRASBOURG AU VIEUX CAMPEUR THONON CHULLANKA TOULOUSE TERRE DE MONTAGNE

ALBERTVILLE ALPE-D'HUEZ ANNECY ANNECY ANNECY ANTIBES BAYONNE BORDEAUX CHAMBÉRY CHAMBÉRY CHAMONIX CHAMONIX CHAMONIX MONT BLANC CHAMONIX MONT BLANC CHAMONIX MONT BLANC CHAMONIX MT-BLANC CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC CHAVANOD CLERMONT FERRAND EPINAL FONT ROMEU FONT ROMEU FONTAINEBLEAU GAP GERARDMER GRENOBLE LA RAVOIR LABÈGE LE GRAND EPAGNY LYON LYON LYON MARSEILLE MARSEILLE MERIGNAC NANTES NICE PARIS PARIS PARIS PARIS PAU RODEZ SAINT ALBAN LEYSSE SAINT GERVAIS SAINT MARTIN D'HERES SALLANCHES STRASBOURG STRASBOURG THONON LES BAINS TOULOUSE VILLE LA GRAND

Spain 682. 683. 684. 685. 686. 687. 688. 689. 690. 691. 692. 693. 694. 695. 696. 697. 698. 699. 700. 701. 702. 703. 704. 705. 706. 707.

TRAILXTREM ALCOBENDAS EL REFUGIO DEPORTES DIAGONAL ALMERIA VILADOMAT ALP SPORTS CAMP BASE INTERPERIE CAMP BASE NUS CUYLÁS BARCELONA EQUIPA'T GROWOLD MONTANYÀ SALEWA STORE BARCELONA SHARMA CLIMBING THE NORTH FACE BARCELONA VÈRTIC BARCELONA BARRABÉS RÍOS RUNNING BERGA SERAC SPORT HAMAIKA MOUNTAIN THE NORTH FACE BILBAO ARMERIA Y AVENTURA DEL SUMMIT MOUNTAIN ESPORTS ROC VERTICAL AL COXINILLO MACHAPUCHARE ARISTARUN

ALCOBENDAS ALICANTE ALMERÍA ANDORRA LA VELLA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BENASQUE BERGA BETXÍ BILBAO BILBAO BULLAS BURGOS CANILLO CHULLILA COLLADO VILLALBA CÓRDOBA

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708. 709. 710. 711. 712. 713. 714. 715. 716. 717. 718. 719. 720. 721. 722. 723. 724. 725. 726. 727. 728. 729. 730. 731. 732. 733. 734. 735. 736. 737. 738. 739. 740. 741. 742.

GOMA 2 TECNIC ESPORTS ANDORRA TRAMUNTANA ESPORTS ESPORTS NABES DEPORTES SHERPA GRANADA ILLA SPORTS DEPORTES CHARLI JACA BLACKISARD MOUNTAIN K2 PLANET CUYLÁS MADRID DEPORTES KOALA OUTDOOR SIN LÍMITE THE NORTH FACE MADRID DEPORTES LA TRUCHA RÍOS RUNNING MANRESA VÈRTIC SABADELL VÈRTIC MANRESA EVORUNNER FACTOR 2 CARVING ESPORTS CAMP BASE C17 LA SPORTIVA RODELLAR CAMP BASE SANT CUGAT AGOSTI XTREME SPORT PEREGRINOTECA.COM DEPORTEMANIA TANGOSENLAROCA.COM DEPORTES AITANA L’AVENTURA THE NORTH FACE VALENCIA DEPORTES ALVARADO TERRA DEPORTE AVENTURA SALEWA OUTLET VILADECANS CAMP BASE VITORIA DEPORTES GAIKAR KIROLAK

CORNUDELLA DE MONTSANT ENCAMP GANDIA GIRANA GRANADA GRANOLLERS JACA LA BISBAL D'EMPORDÀ LEÓN MADRID MADRID MADRID MADRID MÁLAGA MANRESA MANRESA MANRESA MORALZARZAL MURCIA ORDINO PARETS DEL VALLÈ RODELLAR SANT CUGAT DEL VALLÈS SANTANDER SARRIA SEVILLA UTIEL VALENCIA VALENCIA VALENCIA VALÈNCIA VIGO VILADECANS VITORIA-GASTEIZ VITORIA-GASTEIZ

743. 744. 745. 746. 747. 748. 749. 750. 751. 752. 753. 754. 755. 756. 757. 758. 759. 760. 761. 762. 763. 764. 765. 766. 767. 768. 769. 770. 771. 772. 773. 774. 775. 776. 777. 778. 779. 780.

BEVER ALMERE BEVER AMERSFOORT BEHIND THE PINES BEVER AMSTERDAM BEVER AMSTERDAM CARL DENIG KATHMANDU AMSTERDAM MONK AMSTERDAM THE NORTH FACE BEVER APELDOORN BEVER ARNHEM BEVER ASSEN BEVER BREDA BEVER DEN HAAG BEVER DEN HAAG HUNA OUTDOOR SHOP BEVER DEVENTER BEVER DOETINCHEM BEVER EINDHOVEN MONK EINDHOVEN BEVER ENSCHEDE RENÉ VOS OUTDOOR BEVER GRONINGEN SOELLAART BEVER HENGELO BEVER HILVERSUM BEVER HOUTEN BEVER NIJMEGEN KATHMANDU NIJMEGEN OUTDOOR & TRAVEL BEVER ROTTERDAM BEVER S-HERTOGENBOSCH BEVER STEENWIJK BEVER TILBURG BEVER UTRECHT KATHMANDU UTRECHT THE NORTH FACE UTRECHT ZWERFKEI OUTDOOR

ALMERE AMERSFOORT AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM APELDOORN ARNHEM ASSEN BREDA DEN HAAG DEN HAAG DEN HAAG DEVENTER DOETINCHEM EINDHOVEN EINDHOVEN ENSCHEDE GORSSEL GRONINGEN HAARLEM HENGELO HILVERSUM HOUTEN NIJMEGEN NIJMEGEN ROOSENDAAL ROTTERDAM S-HERTOGENBOSCH STEENWIJK TILBURG UTRECHT UTRECHT UTRECHT WOERDEN

Netherlands

England UK 781. 782. 783. 784. 785. 786. 787. 788. 789. 790. 791. 792. 793. 794. 795. 796. 797. 798. 799. 800. 801. 802. 803. 804. 805. 806. 807. 808. 809. 810. 811. 812. 813.

SNOW+ROCK BIRMINGHAM SNOW+ROCK BRIGHTON THE NORTH FACE BRISTOL SNOW+ROCK CHERTSEY SNOW+ROCK DARTFORD SNOW+ROCK DIDSBURY SNOW+ROCK WIRRAL THE NORTH FACE EDINBURGH SNOW+ROCK EXETER SNOW+ROCK BRISTOL SNOW+ROCK GATESHEAD THE NORTH FACE GLASGOW THE NORTH FACE GUILDFORD SNOW+ROCK HEMEL SNOW+ROCK KENSINGTON NEEDLE SPORTS SNOW+ROCK LONDON SNOW+ROCK LEEDS THE NORTH FACE COVENT THE NORTH FACE LONDON COTSWOLD OUTDOOR ELLIS BRIGHAM MOUNTAIN COTSWOLD OUTDOOR SNOW+ROCK LONDON SNOW+ROCK LONDON SNOW+ROCK LONDON THE NORTH FACE VICTORIA SNOW+ROCK LONDON SNOW+ROCK MANCHESTER PATAGONIA MANCHESTER SNOW+ROCK PORT SOLENT SNOW+ROCK ROMFORD THE NORTH FACE

BIRMINGHAM BRIGHTON BRISTOL CHERTSEY DARTFORD DIDSBURY EASTHAM EDINBURGH EXETER FILTON GATESHEAD GLASGOW GUILDFORD HEMEL KENSINGTON KESWICK KNIGHTSBRIDGE LEEDS LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON LONDON MANCHESTER MANCHESTER PORTSMOUTH ROMFORD SHEFFIELD

Belgium 814. 815.

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