The Pill Outdoor Journal 50 ENG

Vanishing Lines

What a Run!

Winter Home

The aspect that concerns resorts has always been part of our imagination, yet some infrastructures are a threat.

The ideal day for a freerider?

Markus Eder tells us about it among woods, crevasses, caves, rails and a castle.

Aaron Durogati's winter base camp.

The ideal place on his home mountains from which start climbing surrounding peaks.

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EDITO TEXT DAVIDE FIORASO

Today is a strange day. I feel strange.

Strange things happen to me. People talk to me in a strange way. The sky is strange. Even my dog acts strange.

Of course, there are times when not understanding much and feeling confused is still a great experience. But today it is as if I were catapulted into a parallel universe. Is everything the same or has part of my brain gone out?

An icy Bora wind is blowing on the plains. It has been pouring for hours and 60cm of snow has already fallen in the mountains. Two days ago I was in the woods of the Karst, with 17 degrees Celsius, in January.

So, perhaps what I feel is a feeling of loss. Like that marmot that the other day came out of its hole, in the Upper Venosta Valley, deceived by a spring time that fooled its hibernation. The fault is of that damned African anti-

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cyclone, they say, that in the Alps has moved the freezing point over 3500 meters. In Tofana, the heart of the Ampezzo Dolomites, some days ago a helicopter was going back and forth between the valley and the mountain, carrying tons of snow. “A necessary work in the attempt to guarantee the opening service of this wonderful track” declared the experts. This is what happens when it is impossible to make artificial snow and there is no material around which to structure the offer.

To tackle climate change, instead of looking for alternative measures, most Alpine resorts implement precisely those measures that are pushing them to the brink. Andrea Zanzotto, the great Venetian poet, had foresighted to define the current socio-economic assets as "a slipknot progress": a progress that, like the knot, chokes itself in its realization.

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Yes, it seems that nature is telling us that today is a strange day. Then the mountain will come, and as usual it will settle any disturbance. But on days like this, when you can't find harmony, you need a swerve, left or right, to get everything back to normal. You need to bring simplicity out of clutter and confusion. I’ve made up my mind, I’m going out for a run, who knows if air on my face and a few drops of rain will put my ideas into order.

Damn, my shoe laces broke as well.

Today is a strange day. I feel strange. I absorb a strange energy. I write strange things.

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MAESTRALE, the legendary ski touring boot. Reliable and comfortable for those who approach this sport, it also excels on the feet of the most experienced ski mountaineers. The use of Pebax Rnew®, a material produced from renewable sources, confirms SCARPA’s vocation for sustainability.

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B A N F F M O U N TA I N F I L M F E S T I V A L B A C K T O I TA LY The 10th Italian edition of the Banff Mountain Film Festival will begin on January 25th, at The Space Cinema Odeon in Milan, and then touch more than other 26 Italian cities. Born in Canada in 1976, after over forty years of history, the festival is now a global event that every year aims to unite the community of outdoor enthusiasts nationwide through the cinema.

RAB AND LOWE ALPINE , NEW SPONSORS OF THE ICE CLIMBING ECRINS

The 32nd edition of the Ice Climbing Ecrins was held in mid-January, in the heart of the Argentiere-la-Bessée in France, an event now included among the most important climbing competition in the world. Thanks to the partnership of Rab and Lowe, in this year’s edition, climbers were able to test products and meet two climbers from the British brand team, Maud Vanpoulle and Sylvain Thiabaud.

C R A Z Y A R R I V E S I N T H E S TAT E S WITH A NE W FL AGSHIP STORE The Crazy’s first flagship store as been opened in Aspen, Colorado, thanks to the collaboration with Cripple Creek, the brand already distributor in the States of the company from Valtellina. The choice of Colorado was simple: there is where the true heart of the outdoor world beats. A very important step certainly for Luca Salini's Italian company, which is also planning new openings in our country.

ORTOVOX STILL LEADER O F T H E F A I R W E A R F U N D AT I O N Ortovox has been recognized for the fourth time for its commitment in favor of the protection of fair working conditions by the Fair Wear Foundation, that each year draws up a ranking of the most deserving brands.

Also this year the German company is among the most responsible, thanks above all to its sustainability strategy, ProtACT2024, which aims to make the company less impactful by 2024.

FE R R I N O ALO N G S I D E ALE X T XI KO N DURING THE ASCENT TO MANASLU Accompanied by his lifelong companions, Simone Moro and Inaki Alvarez, Alex Txikon will attempt the winter climb of Mount Manaslu for the second time in his life. After an unfinished first attempt in 2021, the three mountaineers have chosen to tackle the Nepalese summit again accompanied once again by Ferrino's equipment, designed to withstand even the coldest weather.

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L A S P O R T I VA W I L L B E T H E N E W S P O N S O R OF THE SWISS ALPINE CLUB The Alpine Tech collection will unite one of the most important alpine clubs in Europe, the Swiss Alpine Club, and the historic company from Trentino, one of the world leaders in the production of outdoor footwear and clothing. A partnership that will allow La Sportiva to see its brand worn by official athletes, but above all to have its technologies tested by professionals in the sector.

K R I S T I A N B L U M M E N F E LT IS THE NEW AMBASSADOR OF ASICS Olympic medalist, world champion and triathlete. These are the features that prompted Asics to choose Norwegian runner Kristian Blummenfelt as the new athlete of the Japanese brand. A bond that arises above all from the sporting successes conquered by Kristian, but also from the sharing of the reciprocal philosophy of life: mens sana in corpore sano, a concept that for Asics has always been fundamental.

H E L E N O F T R OY A C Q U I R E S O S P R E Y A choice derived from the owners of the company Mike Pfotenhauer and Diane Wren, who chose the American company Helen Of Troy because of the great affinity from a production and value point of view. Osprey will continue to be led by current CEO, Layne Rigney, maintaining its headquarters in Colorado and still aiming to become one of the best brands in the outdoor world in terms of progress and sustainability.

C O T O PA X Y F I N A L LY I N I TA LY T H A N K S T O A R T C R A F T S I N T E R N AT I O N A L A partnership whose common denominator is the commitment to sustainability and a non-profit philosophy, which aim to create communities of aware consumers who are able to see beyond. This is the synthesis of the new agreement between the American brand and the Tuscan distributor, which for years has been engaged in the enhancement of brands capable of making an ever greater contribution also in the field of social benefits.

MONTURA CHANGES OWNERSHIP Since November 2021, the outdoor clothing and equipment company has been in the hands of Herno Spa, an outdoor brand headed by Claudio Marenzi. Despite the switchover, Montura will continue to realize product following its own philosophy and also devoting itself more to foreign markets. The communication activity on sustainability promoted by the "Montura Editing" format will also continue.

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Warm down jacket designed for harsh climates. Atlas Down adopts a clean design developed to keep you warm without interfering during aerobic activities. Two front pockets with concealed zip, additional chest pocket, adjustable hood and waist, 3D construction to ensure better sweat absorption.

Comfortable slip ons ideal for warming tired feet after a long day in the snow. Quilted upper with knitted inserts on the ankle and cozy recycled PrimaLoft Eco insulation. The nonslip sole and water-repellent DWR finish allow you to stay comfortable even outdoors.

A multipurpose kit capable of dealing with any cycling emergencies.

It includes a 14 function swivel head hex wrench and a chain tool with tubeless repair set in two different EnCase System housings that fit tubulars to fit many types of handlebars.

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DINE O MAX CAMP KITCHEN

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Dine O Max di SylvanSport is the best of the best when it comes to cooking outdoors. A sturdy aluminum frame supports two large bamboo work surfaces protected by a windproof panel. Four water-resistant storage compartments, multiple mesh pockets and a practical integrated travel bag.

Weighing just 170g, Ghost Vest is the revolutionary super lightweight trail running backpack that favors comfort and ease of stowage. Structure in Dyneema CT2K.18 combined with a double elasticity jersey with internal back in Mesh Coolmax. Compatible with Ghost series’ accessories.

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TECHLOOM WAVE

Newly developed stretch 3D upper that moves dynamically with your feet. An internal cage provides lateral and medial support, it is customizable by tightening the laces. Wave uses Propelium technology (proprietary to APL) to maximize energy and provide superior comfort.

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DNA SKI TOURING BOOT

Technical sweater in AlpineWool fabric, a mix of functional fibers (alpine sheep wool and technical polyester yarns with a special knitting) designed to ensure warmth and comfort when practicing ski mountaineering during intense cold conditions. Overlay of waterproof fabric on shoulders and chest.

Safety is a keyword for ski mountaineering and mountaineering enthusiasts. It is with this in mind that Climbing Technology has developed Agile Kit, a system that can be used as an ice ax or transformed into a shovel, to be used to dig in the snow or to make a makeshift shelter.

800 grams, carbon cuff construction and an innovative Race Lock closure make DNA boot the first choice for athletes. Reduced to the essentials, it guarantees speed and maximum performance with a decidedly low weight. Stable, absolutely reliable and guaranteed for life.

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BioLite's award-winning stove turns fire into 3 watts of electricity that can power a built-in 3,200 mAh battery or directly charge your devices. Patented combustion technology creates a whirlwind of smokeless flames. Compatible with KettlePot and Portable Grill accessories.

No trail, no problem. Room spray that evokes the magic of the routes that first inspired Ursa Major. A warm and inviting blend of essential oils such as frankincense, vetiver, bergamot and black pepper. A couple of sprays are enough to be transported into the enchantment of the forest. Handcrafted in Vermont.

Backpack for ski mountaineering made in Diamond HD fabric ideal for "fast and light" adventures. Front pocket to contain self-rescue equipment, lower compartment for crampons and rope, front ski carrying system, chest strap with integrated whistle, two ice ax holders and loops for any other equipment.

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ORIGINAL ECOSTRETCH

Creato 30 anni fa, l’Original Ecostretch è l’unico originale. Morbido, elastico e protettivo può essere indossato in 12 modi diversi. Ora, è realizzato al 95% con tessuto ottenuto dal riciclo della plastica, sempre più leggero, confortevole e versatile per ogni tua avventura.

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Jil Sander and Arc'teryx are the co-authors of a new capsule collection dedicated to winter sports. Hard shell in 3L Gore-Tex Pro fabric that combines the technical excellence of the Canadian brand with the unprecedented shapes imagined by Lucie and Luke Meier, the designer s behind the historic German label in the hands of the OTB holding.

Style and functionality to face the climate of Tofino, home spot of Canadian surfer Hanna Scott. From crowded cities to rugged shores, this original convertible backpack bag is ready to leave its mark. Drawstring closure, mesh side pockets, front slip pocket and contrasting handles.

A collaborative project that aims to coexist between versatility and style. Moncler, one of the most appreciated brands by the international public, reworks one of the first HOKA trail running shoes. Vibram Megagrip sole and a neutral tread on which the color scheme of the French flag stands out.

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Tubbs and North Drinkware join forces to celebrate the north coasts of the United States with as many mountain icons: Mt. Rainier on one side, Mt. Washington on the other side. Accurate topographical elements decorate this limited edition of Flex VRT 24, high quality snowshoes for backcountry exploration.

After two years of field research, here comes the new backcountry sock developed between Le Bent and Cody Townsend, one of the most iconic freeriders of all time. A mix of rayon, merino wool, nylon and elastane with different compression or cushioning zones and strategic seams that provide targeted support.

Two independent boilers controlled via a PID interface. R58, Rocket Espresso's most popular coffee machine, is presented in this Rapha branded edition. Made in Milan in the best Italian artisan tradition, in only 100 copies reserved for the members of the Rapha Cycling Club.

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Poler's big comeback is influenced by any kind of collaboration: NHL, Airblaster, Madness Skateboards just to name a few. Captain Fin brings a touch of South California and surf culture to the classic 2-person tent with large entrances and the signature Cyclops Eye window for stargazing.

A collection of specific accessories for cycling and casual use is the result of the third consecutive collaboration between Pas Normal Studios and the historic label founded in 1935 by Kichizo Yoshida. Frame bag in nylon twill with water-resistant Matt Navy finish. Made exclusively in Japan.

There are irreplaceable items that are best enjoyed in an old way. This is the case with this red oak sled handmade

by Northern Toboggan, one of 50 pieces made exclusively for Shinola. Finished with stainless steel hardware, plush cushions and braided rope. Comfortably accommodates 2 adults or 3 children.

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After the collaborations with Pendleton and Wrangler, Roark joins forces with a true specialist in the EDC sector in a nice kit that contains the most essential kitchen tools: Hell Gap fixed blade knife, spoon, fork and titanium chopsticks wrapped in a case of oilcloth, numbered in 140 copies.

In the middle of a new boom of the world of running, the Parisian brand Satisfy has decided to partner with a publication that has been able to ride these waves for generations. In the collection with Runner's World, the perforated mesh tank top stands out: lightweight and breathable, it’s designed for high intensity running.

Beyond Boundaries is the concept of the new collection that Zegna, global leader in luxury menswear, dedicates to the outdoor world. To complete it with technical footwear, Zegna decided to involve La Sportiva with a special edition of Ultra Raptor, the symbolic shoe of Mountain Running category.

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ORTOVOX GETS AGAIN THE L E A D E R S TAT U S O F T H E FA I R W E A R F O U N DAT I O N Ortovox gets the leader status of the Fair Wear Foundation for the 4th time in a row. The non-profit organization, of which Ortovox has been a member since 2015, wanted to reward the Taufkirchen-based brand for its commitment to fair working conditions. In the annual Brand Performance Check, FWF examines the work and results of participating companies against the so-called "Code of Labor Practices". Within the framework of the ProtACT2024 sustainability strategy, achieving leader status is defined as a corporate goal.

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D E PA R T M E N T O F S TAT E ’ S AWA R D F O R C O R P O R AT E E XC E L L E N C E ( A C E ) Patagonia is one of six companies to receive the ACE, an award that the State Department awards to US companies that operate internationally. Patagonia has been awarded for its protection work undertaken in support of the Tompkins Conservation in the homonymous region between Argentina and Chile. The brand has also been an active part of the decision that led the provincial government of Tierra del Fuego to ban salmon farming, preventing contamination of the Beagle Channel.

E O G ’ S S U P P LY C H A I N D E C A R B O N I S A T I O N PROJECT’S PROGRESS The European Outdoor Group shared the progress of the SCDP, an innovative project that already sees the involvement of Amer Sports, Burton, Deuter, Fenix Outdoor, Gore-Tex, Haglöfs, Helly Hansen, Mammut, Ortovox and Vaude and which aims to reduce greenhouse gases and increase the use of renewables in the supply chain of the outdoor industry.

The 1st phase, concluded with the mapping of the top tier suppliers and the confirmation of a certain degree of crossover in the structures used, will now see the involvement of an external partner to identify the hot spots of GHG emissions.

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Surfy and playful meet powerful.

Rockin’ a split personality, the QST Blank blends a twin rocker profile with Double Sidewall Construction, C/FX Technology and Cork Damplifier deli delivering a ski that offers finesse and floatation for the deepest of days along with power and balance to tackle the fall line regardless of terrain.

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G R E E N R O O M V O I C E ' S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y HUB RETURNS TO OUTDOOR BY ISPO Greenroom Voice, communication agency focused on sustainability issues, announces its return to Outdoor

by ISPO Sustainability HUB (June 12-14, 2022). With the expansion of the time allowed by the rescheduling of ISPO 2022, this showcase is proposed as a reference point to analyze the state of this sector in its journey towards a sustainable business. Always about the theme "Traceability and transparency", the daily Guided Transparency Tours reserved for visitors will also start from Hall A1.

DY N A F I T: L I F E T I M E WA R R A N T Y O N A L L S K I M O U N TA I N E E R I N G B O O T S Boots are one of the most important elements in ski mountaineering. In a recent interview, Schorsch Nickaes, Product Director of Dynafit, explained the advantages of the new lifetime guarantee that the brand has been providing since October 2021: “Sustainability is a central theme, not only in the production phase but also in the development and creation ones. For us, sustainability also means durability. We are proud of the high quality and long life of our products, and we underline this with the Lifetime Guarantee, which we have been providing on our bindings since 2019.”

RAB & LOWE ALPINE: PFC-FREE PRODUCTS BY 2024 Rab and Lowe Alpine, brands of Equip Outdoor Technologies, have announced their intention to eliminate unnecessary fluorocarbons by 2024. The FW 2022 collection, with some products featuring PFC-free DWR treatments, paves the way for this virtuous path. These include the new range of Mythic down jackets and the Namche GTX waterproof jackets. “With our roadmap we are taking an important step, paving the way for the development of high-performance outdoor equipment with a lower environmental impact” said Tim Fish, Equip’s Product Director.

T H E C O N S E R VAT I O N A L L I A N C E ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE O U T S TA N D I N G PA R T N E R S H I P AWA R D S Bank of the West, Grayl and Obōz Footwear are the winners of the Outstanding Partnership Awards 2021, an annual award that recognizes member companies of the Conservation Alliance, whose shares support more than 50 charitable organizations working to protect the wilderness of North America.

In 2021, The Conservation Alliance awarded over $2.2 million in funding to support conservation efforts. The three winners were nominated by the Oregon Natural Desert Association, Washington Wild, and Greater Yellowstone Coalition respectively.

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Salewa

New design and innovative technologies for ski mountaineering Simplicity and quality combined within a men/ women’s line that focuses on cutting-edge materials.

After the great discovery of ski mountaineering last season, this winter is confirming the interest of more and more people for mountains and snow, even outside the areas served by the lifts. Salewa has developed the new Sella collection of clothing for ski mountaineering to offer a functionally uncompromising solution for ski enthusiasts with skins, but which was also suitable for occasional days on the slopes with friends.

The flagship outfit of the collection consists of the 3L Powertex Responsive Jacket and the 3L Powertex Responsive Pant, in specific versions and colors for men and women. It is a technical shell for ski mountaineering and mountaineering, made using two different types of 3-layer laminated Powertex fabric with a waterproof and breathable membrane, in order to offer reliable protection from wind, snow and cold. Both fabrics used are windproof, rugged and resistant to rock abrasion, and with a water-repellent DWR PFC-free finish.

The fabric is the protagonist of this outfit. The Powertex front fabric is characterized by a blend of polye-

ster fibers and wool fibers (10%) which give it a distinctive look and are pleasant to the touch. The Powertex fabric used in the rest of the jacket integrates the unique Responsive technology that Salewa successfully introduced into its collections in 2020. The print on the inside of the laminate contains a blend of Responsive minerals. Thanks to the refractive properties of these minerals, FIR (Far Infra Red) radiations emitted by the human body are intercepted and returned, stimulating cellular functions, micro circulation and peripheral oxygenation. The result for those who use products with Responsive technology is a feeling of well-being that can consist of better thermal comfort, a reduction in muscle fatigue and a faster recovery from fatigue.

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also integrates the new Direct Access System, an innovative functional solution developed by the Salewa research and development team. It is a special front pocket with a double-slider zipper, which in an emergency situation allows direct and immediate access to the Artva search system on the chest, without losing a single second when seconds are vital. All the products of the Sella line are equipped with Direct Access System aligned with each other, to allow you to reach your Artva device both through the shell and through the midlayer.

Talking about sustainability, Salewa’s Sella was not designed to last over time only from a functional point of view, but also from an aesthetic point of view. In fact, the colors of next year's 2022/23 collection integrate perfectly with those of the current collection.

graphic design: studio olga – photo: Riccardo De Tollis – rider: Maurizio Marassi

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Oberalp Summit: what will be the future of winter sports?

Since the Covid19 pandemic broke out, mountains and winter sports have enjoyed incredible fortune. Thanks to the desire to be outdoors after a long time spent at home and travel limitations, there are many people who have approached the mountains for the first time or who have discovered other ways to experience it. The Oberalp group (owner of Salewa, Dynafit, LaMunt, Evolv, Wild Country and Pomoca) in its annual Convention, questioned the future of winter sports, trying to trace a path around which to articulate the business in the future, always keeping well present two pillars: innovation and sustainability.

"We live in fast times but if we look at the history of humanity, we see that all the changes that have been caused by pandemics were actually already present before" says the group's patron, Heiner Oberrauch. "We have the fortune to accompany people in happy moments of their life, on vacation or in the mountains. Experiences in nature will become more and more important, because today's life forces us to stay in ever smaller spaces, this increases the desire to be free.” A perspective that puts the mountains at the center of future trends in terms of passions and free time. "We will have the task of drawing a well-defined line between what is equipment for the mountains and what is not, because our customers know that we make them a very specific promise: our

products are designed to allow them to live their passions in safety. There’s more, we must do business so that today's customers can transmit their passion also to their grandchildren, that means we have to act responsibly in terms of sustainability.”

The future perspective linked to ski mountaineering also fits into this context, a sport that the general public has clearly known during the pandemic, but which is gathering more and more enthusiasts. "It is getting warmer and there is less and less snow, but the numbers of ski touring are rising."

Benedikt Böhm, Dynafit General Manager, a brand that sees ski touring as its core business and which, season after season, is witnessing an ever greater articulation of the sector, is convinced that it could also provide new opportunities in terms of market share. “Most likely 50% of the people who practiced ski mountaineering last winter because they had no other alternative will go back to their old habits. On the other hand, however, there is the remaining 50%, which will remain faithful to the new discovery and which may in turn involve other people. We focus on the fact that not only descending, but also climbing the mountain with skins will become a family sport and will enter the DNA of the new generations."

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From the point of view of production cycles, on the other hand, the line to be followed is simplicity, at least according to Salewa. The production policy of the brand for authentic mountaineers is based on three pillars: the use of natural or recycled synthetic materials, a longterm design aimed at both improving performance and giving a longer life to products and the use of local materials, such as alpine hemp, to stimulate the local economy and reduce the production of emissions. Starting from next season, a label will be applied to these products which certifies their sustainability. Less is More, on the other hand, is also the mantra of Thomas Moe, Salewa Product Director. "My approach to the collection was about starting removing rather than adding. In the mountains it is important to be light, it is not necessary to use many materials or components to make a functional and quality product. Even at the design level we try to do something that can last as long as possible also in terms of aesthetics, we are realizing the collections so that you can add pieces of equipment from year to year without the new component being totally different from what you already have. Mountains teach us to be honest, because you cannot lie to them, we cannot afford not to be honest towards the environment and our consumers."

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BY MARTINA FEA

Dynafit The system in first place The brand’s philosophy, by athletes for athletes, is to offer an integrated system of products from head to toe.

The new Radical collection, presented for the 2021/2022 season, is an integrated system of products for the classic ski touring segment in the intentions but, being Dynafit products, always light and fast. The set up includes everything you need, from head to toe. Clothing, backpacks, and of course boots, skis, bindings and skins.

“Dynafit systems are engineered from head to toe, integrating clothing, footwear, equipment and hardware” explains Alexander Nehls, Dynafit Marketing Director Dynafit. "Every single product is an element of an efficient and intuitive system, in order to make our sport easier and more accessible."

Among the news stands out the new Radical Pro boot, designed to be versatile and comfortable, weighing only 1380 grams. It is the natural evolution of the Hoji Pro, from which it inherits the Hoji Lock closure system, the exclusive system developed by Dynafit that leaves ample freedom of movement uphill but allows for a perfect connection between shell and cuff when going dowhill. The new Radical Pro is compatible with all pin bindings on the market, but can also be used with frame and hybrid bindings, with a versatility that is unique on the market in this weight and performance category. The shell design developed through 3D scanning techniques and the design of the tongue in two overlapping parts of different stiffness and different pla-

stic materials has allowed to take the Radical Pro to a new level of comfort.

Starting from last season Dynafit has begun to offer some models of skis in the ski-set version, with pre-assembled bindings and skins. A solution so appreciated by ski mountaineers that the new Radical 88 (available in specific versions for men and women) is also offered with this same solution, in combination with the new Radical bindings and Pomoca Speedskin.

With a core width of 88mm, Radical 88 is a model for classic ski tourers, light on the ascent and yet highly stable for smooth skiing downhill.

The construction has been optimized for ease of use and ease of turning.

The set up for classic ski touring is completed by the Radical Infinium Hybrid jacket and pants, a softshell

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suit that integrates Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper technology with Dynastretch stretch fabric in a lightweight hybrid construction that offers protection, breathability and freedom of movement. The Radical backpack is the perfect addition to the Radical system. With a weight of only 640 grams in the 28-liter version, it is aimed at classic ski mountaineers, who are looking for a backpack for both short excursion and long and demanding tours. Removable and adjustable accessories make the backpack very versatile allowing you to adjust it according to the destination, needs and individual preferences by moving or removing individual parts in a simple way. For example, the padding on the back can be extracted through a zip, in order to save one hundred grams of weight on the most demanding tours.

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Pila: New solutions and projects for the mountains A project with a double soul that combines respect for the environment and accessibility.

At the beginning of December, at the Splendor theater in Aosta, in front of some institutional figures and of President of Pila, Davide Vuillermoz, was presented the new and ambitious project of the Pila-Couis cable car was that was born from an innovative idea: to make the mountain accessible to all people with very little impact on the environment.

The winning project, coordinated by the Order of Architects of Bologna, was carried out by the De Carlo - Gualla studio and it will see the construction of an infrastructure made up of two up and down stations, two intermediate stations and a panoramic restaurant complete with services dedicated to the public. At the base of the design is the idea of ​​being able to allow everyone, from simple tourists to the most passionate athletes, to easily reach the mountain resort up to Cima Couis at 2730 meters high in a short time, just 13 minutes. From there people will be able to admire some of the most famous peaks in the world: from Mont Blanc to Gran Paradiso. A new avant-garde lift that is not only a tourist attraction, but which has a sporting soul dedicated to skiing, ensuring an eye towards the environment and the mountains.

The central goal of the project lies in the desire to be integrated as much as possible into the surrounding environment, creating a sustainable structure that uses cutting-edge materials and technologies, capable of impacting

the environment as little as possible, both during the construction and in the phase of use, and that is in any case capable of bringing tourists and enthusiasts to one of the most suggestive panoramic terraces in Italy.

The structure is harmoniously built following the line already drawn by the old existing building, through a design that follows the neutral shapes and colors of the mountain.

The starting point will rise at 1800 meters high near the existing Aosta-Pila station, not only minimizing the intervention area, but also making improvements to the old structure, making it more modern and innovative. An intermediate station will then be presented, at 1878 meters high, at the Pila-Gorraz "Liaison" lift, which

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will allow skiers from the ski school to reach some of the key points, such as the Gorraz - Grand Grimond cable car, the Baby Gorraz pitch and the Leissé lift. Finally, the last two stations, the driving station in Couis and the mountain station located near the Platta de Grevon (2723m). The last station, in particular, will be the symbol of the double soul of the project: it will be built with a wooden roof and will have the shape of a star, with each of its points indicating the different 4.000 peaks of the Aosta Valley.

Once in operation, the lift will feature two distinct systems capable of connecting the city of Aosta to the Platta de Grevon, allowing anyone who wants to go from 583 to 2730 meters above sea level in just 30 minutes.

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BY MARTINA FEA

Canada Goose, luxury meets performance The Toronto brand chooses the Italian technology HDry for its new lifestyle boots collection.

In the beginning it was the Snow Mantra Parka, the historic jacket model of the Canadian brand, that brought performance and high quality to the world of Canada Goose. After decades of technical refinement and exploration of new designs, the Toronto brand has now presented a new line of boots dedicated to lifestyle, Snow Mantra Boot and Journey Boot, which launch a new category of products characterized by a functional design but at the same time refined and aiming for aesthetics. The collection was launched globally and featured Romeo Beckham, indigenous artist and activist Sarain Fox and indigenous leader and former NHL player Jordin Tootoo as ambassadors, promoting their extraordinary stories of resilience and perseverance as examples for all the people who want to live by expressing themselves freely.

Using Canada Goose's motto, “Live in the Open”, as a guideline, combined with a particular attention to nature and its ancestral power, the brand has created two models capable of restoring a great sense of strength to the wearer, which would allow you to face life outdoors in any condition, temperature or terrain.

Snow Mantra Boots are made in “Tundra Tech” nylon and leather, and they are designed for use in the Arctic cli-

mate. The Journey Boots, on the other hand, are the perfect compromise between urban style and performance, thanks to the combination of the scratch-resistant rubber sole and the flexibility ensured by the three different materials that make up the upper. In both cases, the luxury design is combined with a secure and versatile fit, able to insulate perfectly from the cold down to temperatures between 0° and -15° for the Journey Boots, and up to -30° typical of the arctic winter for the Snow Mantra Boots.

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So much excellence, which does not give up on a clean and refined style, is also thanks to the choice of technologies that make up the single shoe.

Precisely in the search for maximum protection and high comfort, for the function of waterproofing and breathability, the Canadian brand has relied on HDry, a 100% Italian technology developed by Matteo Morlacchi, an engineer with a long experience in the sector of technical and protective fabrics, (creator of Loro Piana's “Storm System”) and, together with

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current partner Maurizio Ostani, one of the founders of “OutDry", later sold to Columbia Sportswear.

In both of these first winter models, the inside of the upper is in fact fully laminated with the waterproof and breathable HDry membrane, which creates a completely sealed water barrier. The peculiarity of HDry technology actually lies in the particular “3D Direct” lamination process, namely a “micro-point” gluing of the membrane on the inner layer of the upper, made when this is already as-

sembled and sewn, with hooks and hinges applied.

HDry blocks rain and frost at the outermost layer of the shoe, while traditional systems with waterproof membrane still allow water to penetrate through the upper and then stop it only at the level of the lining, preventing it from reaching the foot but causing weight gain and above all the loss of thermal properties of the shoe. Beyond technical performance, HDry also embraces the battle of sustainability, finding itself in front line

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with the Canadian brand: by placing the membrane on the outer layer of the shoe, the need to apply water-repellent PFC polluting treatments is significantly reduced and the shoe lasts longer. An ethical approach towards the environment that Canada Goose has been trying to maintain firmly for years, setting concrete goals involving its own production lines, often made with cutting-edge materials and technologies respectful of the force of nature.

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La vera storia dell’invenzione dell’abbigliamento Fast and Light.

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Creando capi che superassero i limiti dell’abbigliamento tradizionale attraverso innovazioni continue: • 1989: la prima tuta da sci alpinismo • 1992: la prima giacca nata per lo sci alpinismo • 1995: primo completo da sky running • 2000: l’intruduzione delle cuciture piatte nel mondo della montagna • 2013: la prima giacca completamente elastica dall’imbottitura ai tessuti • 2020: Jkt Levity, la giacca più leggera del mondo

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BY DENIS PICCOLO

Happy Feet Michelin Soles X Ride Snowboards When choosing a snowboard boot, the sole is of fundamental importance. And Ride Snowboards knows this well.

Ride Snowboards, among the most innovative American brands of the sector, chose Michelin soles for its boots, in order to achieve products that will offer both great performance and added safety on the snow. We had a chat with Eric Frazier, Ride Snowboards’ Global Marketing Manager, to know more about it.

Hi, can you tell us about your role in Ride Snowboards? Sure, my name is Eric Frazier and I’m the Global Marketing Manager for Ride Snowboards. We operate with a pretty lean crew, so everyone internally has the opportunity to do more than their own job description. We’re all in constant conversation about the brand and products we make. We get lots of feedback from our engineers about product development too.

Ride is one of the market leaders in the snowboarding world. Boards, bindings and boots: which one of these requires the most effort and research in the developing phase?

That’s a great question, all three categories take a ton of time and effort to develop. We have engineers who work specifically on boards (Michael), boots (Stef) and bindings (Brandon). I don’t know that one takes more effort

than the rest, we at Ride really pride ourselves in having the best engineers developing the best snowboarding specific products.

Can you explain how the development of a snowboard boot takes place? What are the starting and the ending points of such an important product? Snowboard boots are unique, right? It’s the most specific piece of equipment involved with snowboarding: boots are arguably the most important part of your set up. If your feet aren’t happy, you’re probably going to have a bad day. Because of this we go through multiple revisions and prototypes before landing on the perfect fit and feature set. The engi-

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neers start with a concept, sometimes digitally. From there we make some rough prototypes by modifying some of our existing boots to test features and fit. Then Stef (the boot engineer) re-tool some things, creating a new pattern, in the end he get some actual prototypes made from the factory. These then go through multiple rounds of testing, for performance and durability. Throughout this process Stef works closely with suppliers like JVI-solesbyMICHELIN, Intuition and Boa to utilize new tech and updates. Once we’re happy with the performance, durability and fit, we finalize the pattern and work with the art department to talk about textiles and

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graphics. It’s crazy how much work goes into creating a new boot.

Ride boots' most performing models are made in collaboration with Michelin using their soles' technology. What are the advantages of these soles? We love the Michelin Soles! All of our high end boots feature Michelin rubber. As far as advantages, it’s pretty much all the same benefits of having Michelin rubber on your car tires. Better traction and increased durability. Plus JV International, the worldwide licensee of Michelin Soles, has a whole footwear department that constantly look for what works best on products like snowboard boots. They carry out re-

searches and adjust soles based on what rubber works best, where it needs to be reinforced, and they even develop tread patterns specific for being on the snow and ice all day.

What do you prefer between the various types of lacing? Personally, my go to boot is the Ride Fuse, which is a combination of traditional laces and our Boa Tongue Tied system. It’s a traditional lace up boot on the outside, which is great for personalizing fit and keeping some areas tighter or looser. Then on the inside we use our Tongue Tied system. This is basically a Boa fit system that anchors on either side of the boot and pulls the tongue down and around your ankle, ma-

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king the boot the best fitting model I’ve ever owned.

The beauty of snowboards has always been its different shades: freeriding, park, street, carving and now splitboarding. But if you were to name one, what do you think will be the driving category in the future? That’s a tough question. In reality snowboarding is all about getting outside and having fun. Whether you’re riding the rope tow, getting after it in the backcountry, pushing yourself in the park or just cruising the resort. It’s whatever gives the rider the most enjoyment, that’s what will drive snowboarding in the future.

THE ECO PILL

BY MARTINA FEA

Arva: safeguarding people and planet Arva's new challenge aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 2023.

For more than 35 years Arva has been at the forefront in the design and production of avalanche devices and equipment that guarantee the safety of mountain sportsmen every day. Always in search of high performance and reliability, Arva combines the best technology and the most sought-after materials, with working closely with Mountain Guides and rescuers who every day personally take care of saving lives. In addition to designing gear to be able to survive in extreme conditions, in recent years, however, the French brand has begun to look to another type of safeguard, turning to the mountain itself: it is no longer enough to save people, but it is also necessary to demonstrate a new sensitivity towards environmental sustainability and the mountains. For this reason, the company has chosen to contribute to this mission by standing in front line, creating an investigation plan capable of calculating its carbon footprint and being able to act accordingly.

The starting point was to establish a guideline, made up of macro-goals: measure, reduce, compensate.

Measure.

As is now known, CO2 emissions are the main cause of global warming, for this reason Arva, after having calculated its emissions, was able to begin to assess the concrete impact of its production. Analyzing each phase, from the processing of raw materials, to the final part of the production and packaging, the brand has begun to draw up an intervention design: compared to 1089 tons of CO2 produced in 2020, almost 1,7kg of CO2 per product, Arva was able to correct what in its production was no longer able to guarantee adequate sustainability. In particu-

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lar, the renovation work was applied to the first phase of processing of raw materials and use of product, about 60%, while 17% of CO2 production is attributed to the transportation. The result of this in-depth investigation led to the development of 14 goals to be achieved in order to reduce CO2 emissions.

Reduce.

The 14 goals that Arva aims to achieve are: the optimization of aluminum consumption for production, the reduction of GHG emissions from shovels and probes, the elimination of

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PFCs and disposable plastics from processing, the use of more recycled materials, such as aluminum, fabrics, disused transceiver antennas, create a sales line of second-hand products, limit the travel of Arva personnel and reduce the air transport of products and finally carry out an awareness and communication activity capable of showing the progression of Arva's work and the commitment of the partners. Through the company's website it is possible to follow the progression of each of these goals, which should lead to a 15% reduction in emissions by 2023. In this phase was fundamental

the new collaboration with ClimatePartner, an agency which follows companies during this type of redesign, helping them to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development goals and obtain international certifications.

Compensate.

This renewal of productivity, however, does not want to compromise the quality of Arva products. All the work behind the reduction of emissions, the new methods of procuring raw materials and the communication of each success achieved is part of a path that

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Arva has chosen to undertake to contribute to "global neutrality": From November 2021 every kilogram of CO2 emitted by the brand will be offset with a fundraiser to finance projects to reduce carbon emissions around the world promoted by ClimatePartner. It is a question of a choice of awareness that will not be easy to carry out, but which has now become necessary. Choosing to increase the degree of awareness and safety, even within production, is the first step to stop being part of a problem and to restore even greater quality and ethics to what is built every day.

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SCARPA Spirit Evo ITW to Simone Castellani, Sciarada Commercial Director & Francesco Favilli, Scarpa Mountain Brand Manager.

SCARPA and Sciarada have always turned their gaze towards the mountains and the continuous search to preserve the naturalistic spaces that surround us. The union of intentions and values between the two Italian companies is consolidated in the choice of using Evolo, a suede by Sciarada produced in complete respect for the environment, in the new Spirit Evo approach model.

How did the collaboration between SCARPA and Sciarada begin? SC: The collaboration starts with an on-site meeting at SCARPA’s, which like us has always turned its gaze to the environment and the continuous search to preserve the naturalistic spaces that surround us. Hence our synergy and the union of intentions and values between these two Italian realities which was then consolidated in the choice of using Evolo, the first green suede, patented and certified, in a particular approach model with an unmistakable outdoor style that contaminates urban fashion, SCARPA Spirit Evo. FF: SCARPA has always cared about the mountains and the protection of nature. Efforts to improve the environmental impact and to achieve consolidated corporate goals on social responsibility issues have laid the foundations for identifying virtuous partners with whom to collaborate and work with confidence. From there comes the synergy with Sciarada.

What are the values and the mission of the new Sciarada’s brand, Evolo? SC: Evolo is the result of more than eight years of constant commitment, trials, tests and technological innovation of the R&D department at the service of a better and more responsible future. An innovative production process that respects the environment and the principles of the circular economy, allowing a more informed use of resources.

With Evolo, our partners use a patented green suede certified by Bureau Veritas which certifies our work and our attention to the environmental.

What is the production process of Evolo? SC: The process starts from the concept of reuse and regeneration of resources, in particular the production scraps of suede, after making them tanning material, to produce new material. The result is a reduction of about 66% of the water used and a 36% reduction in the use of chemicals, without adding further chromium, with a consequent reduction of CO2 emissions up to 50%.

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How do two research & development departments work in synergy?

FF: SCARPA and Sciarada met through different university researches carried out for two separate projects but with the same innovative mentality and which fully reflects the values of both brands. We believe that this innovative research mentality is leading the two companies to a concrete collaboration on the topic of sustainability, trying to demonstrate how a social mentality does not conflict with profits and can indeed be the key to success.

What was the inspiration that led to the creation of Spirit Evo? FF: We wanted an approach shoe capable of adapting well to daily routine and to the needs of the most modern climbers, from days on the crag to bouldering, from training sessions in the gym to moments of relax, with a look ready for everyday use. As climbers, we have the opportunity to experience nature more closely than many other people.

This intimacy can lead to a deep concern for the landscapes we love and for the environment in general. A consumer capable of going to the mountains,

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in nature and who is clearly looking for a product that is in harmony with nature. In new generations it is a predominant factor, the product is no longer enough, they want to know who the producer is, how it is produced, what impact it has on the planet and on the community. The design and development process is changing. It's a huge challenge as each pair of shoes has around a thousand different components and many of them seem impossible to replace at the moment. Despite this, however, we continue to try, collaborating with research centers and with the most important universities.

Spirit Evo: what are its main features? FF: Comfort is one of its strong features. It is a lace-up low top shoe with a padded collar for added support, flexibility and comfort. The upper is in eco-sustainable Evolo suede and integrates new generation biodegradable and renewable reinforcements. The protective edge on the front is made of recycled rubber and wraps the midsole for greater precision and durability. The lacing is made of 100% recycled PE, derived from the reco-

very of packaging materials, bottles and food containers. The upper collar is well profiled, with a rear recess to house the Achilles tendon, and it has internal padding under the ankle that create a nice space that holds the ankle in a stable way. The tread is made of a 40% recycled rubber and 30% natural rubber compound. The sole design is studied to provide support through more or less wide lugs depending on the support areas. The wide front climbing zone allows excellent sensitivity, grip and accurate precision even on the smallest supports. Finally, there’s an Ortholite Imperial - Hybrid footbed for long-term cushioning, highlevel breathability and comfort.

What type of user was the model designed for? FF: For the climbing community, but not only. Climbing is a lifestyle. People like to be part of this community, to be recognized as belonging to this community. With this model we want to capture the youngest consumers. We do not want to limit the product to just one category such as approach or climbing. Our ambition is for this new shoe to become an

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all day use lifestyle model. It is a model that wants to create a link between different worlds and different spirits.

Talking about mountains ultimately means talking about experiences, adventure and spirituality.

What sustainable solutions does Spirit Evo adopt? What are the benefits in terms of sustainability?

FF: Where possible, the materials have been selected to minimize their environmental impact while maintaining the same performance and durability results on which we do not accept compromises. We were able to build a unique shoe of its kind, where 90% of the materials have advanced characteristics of sustainability that go hand in hand with the technical ones.

The main feature is the new eco-sustainable Evolo suede, an innovative production process that respects the environment and the principles of the circular economy by recovering and regenerating waste from the leather processing and significantly reducing chemicals without adding chromium, reducing in this way CO2 emissions and the water used.

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La Sportiva X Swiss Club Alpine A collection created in collaboration with the athletes of the Swiss National Team.

On the one hand, one of the most important ski mountaineering teams in Europe, with years of success and a commitment aimed at the promotion of mountain culture. On the other hand, a historic company from Trentino that has been producing shoes and technical clothing for more than 90 years, finding a perfect balance between quality and environmental responsibility. Could there be a better match? Obviously not, so much so that the Swiss Alpine Club did not hesitate when choosing. La Sportiva has been the natural answer.

The link between the team and the brand, however, has already started a few years ago. Listed as one of the most successful teams, in terms of victories, the Swiss National Team counts some of the best athletes in the world in all alpine skiing disciplines. Not surprisingly, some of them have been part of the La Sportiva Team for some years: Werner Marti, Iwan Arnold, Arnaud Gasser, Florian Ulrich and Aurelian Gray, led by CT Oscar Angeloni, have started to grind one success after another, both at a European and world level.

Since spring 2021, the collaboration has become official. La Sportiva has become the technical partner of the Swiss ski mountaineering team and will continue to hold this role throughout the 2021/2022 season. A partnership that has allowed the Italian company to design a total look for athletes. The Alpine Tech collection, in fact, first created for sale only in the Swiss market, is now

available throughout Europe. The line was created side by side with the athletes of the Swiss club, combining the most advanced technologies and the best materials of La Sportiva, thanks to the tests carried out by the athletes of the national team, the brand has been able to perfect and customize the products according to their own needs.

Important were the words of the Italian company, which has been present in international competitions for years, gaining success and recognition thanks to some of the best athletes on the international scene. The collaboration with the Swiss National Team is nothing more than another recognition that testifies the company's great growth even in continuously evolving sectors. La Sportiva was born as a footwear production brand dedicated to climbing and to the world of mountaineering, but over

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the years it has been able to approach other sports, evolving more and more towards new challenges.

“Alpine skiing is a rapidly evolving discipline which in the coming years will increasingly be under the spotlight of the winter sports world. [...] La Sportiva wants to continue to support athletes in their evolution and in their exposure to an increasingly wider audience" comments the company.

"Seeing our brand on the official uniforms of one of the most important national teams is a source of pride just thinking about the road we have done to get here."

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THE PILL BRAND

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Sport in Style, the history of Colmar We’ve been to Lagazuoli, at 2778 meters high, to get closer to the upcoming 100 years of Colmar.

Between discussions about fashion and avant-garde sports, we also skied and relived the incredible history of the brand originally from Monza.

When the one hundred year milestone approaches, it is important to look back and make a balance of the achievements and successes reached. Following this perspective, Colmar has chosen to celebrate a life of work and victories through the "Sport in Style" exhibition, which traces the sporting history and contribution of the brand from Monza to the world of fashion. Immersed in the magnificent setting of the Lagazuoli EXPO Dolomiti, at 2778 meters above sea level, between Alta Badia and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the exhibition will remain open until February 13th, 2022. The location immediately leaves us speechless: at almost 3000 meters high, reachable also thanks to the lift built in the 60s, it is possible to admire a breathtaking view, which has an infinite expanse of snow-capped peaks that seem to get lost in sight. The history of tourism in this place is closely linked to the ski lifts and to the refuge, inaugurated in 1964, and still today counted among the most beautiful and evocative ones in Europe.

The exhibition takes place in the four rooms of the museum and traces, starting from the year of its foundation, 1923, the history of the company founded by Mario Colombo. There have been carefully displayed selected shots that create a continuous cross-reference between present and past and

that show visitors how much fashion and sport have influenced each other over the decades. A bond that Colmar has not simply followed, but has been able to reinterpret and guide at the same time. A company with a strong personality which has chosen to propose some of the most evocative and exciting images of its history: from the first collections that have marked the history of the fashion world, to the podiums achieved with the athletes of their sports teams, from the descents of Zeno Colò in the 50s, up to the consecration of skiing as a national sport in the 70s with the victories of athletes such as Piero Gros and Paolo De Chiesa that elevated Colmar among the most influential sport brands in the world. The images of the Bormio jacket dedicated to the 85 World Cup, the Technologic line garments of the 90s and the graphene suits designed in recent years, accompanied by the display of some clothing items, allow

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visitors to immerse themselves completely in a story of world trends and sporting excellence. These are very high quality photos, not only from a visual but above all from a historical point of view, which tell the evolution of winter sports.

“We are happy to host the exhibition dedicated to Colmar's 100th anniversary, a benchmark in the sportswear sector” told us Stefano Illing, creator of the exhibition space and son of Ugo Illing, the engineer who designed the lift. “For the first time we are focusing our attention on a brand. Colmar becomes the lens through which we can read how the iconography of the mountain has changed, adopting an original point of view.” Also present at the inauguration of the exhibition were former alpine skiers Piero Gros and Stephan Eberharter, witnesses of the Monza-based company for some years, who together with the founders and employees of the brand, inaugurated the beginning of a new era.

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Artva, even with snowshoes.

Ortovox’s proposal.

Mountain Guide Giulio Signò helps us understand what are the criteria for choosing the best products when it comes to safety kits in a snow environment and for avalanche emergency management.

Starting from January 1st, 2022, the Artva, shovel and probe will not only be mandatory for freeriders or ski mountaineers, but also for hikers and snowshoers. This is sanctioned by a legislative decree, number 40 of February 28th, 2021, born with the aim of improving safety in the mountains.

In fact, since the health emergency linked to the pandemic broke out, many people have rediscovered activities in the mountains, but this dizzying increase in those who frequent the mountains has led to a consequent increase in rescue interventions. "If it is important to always have the emergency kit with you when venturing off-piste, or in snow environments potentially at risk of avalanches, it is clearly equally important to learn how to use the three

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tools that make it up, practicing as much as possible" it is the advice of Giulio Signò, a Courmayeur Mountain Guide with whom we tried to understand the positive and negative aspects of this new law. “Let's say it's an extra point of reference: this text tells you that if you want to tackle a certain type of terrain, you have to be prepared. Then surely there will be situations for which this law is a little too strict: if you walk through a totally flat forest with no slopes nearby, it is very difficult for avalanche problems to exist, but it is important that people, especially if not accompanied by a Guide, become familiar with the problems of the mountains. For example, first of all, you should always start by consulting the avalanche bulletin before deciding to venture in a snow environment.”

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Ortovox, a leading company in the production of avalanche safety kits, launched in March a very innovative product, winner among other things of the ISPO Awards 2021 as product of the year: it is the Diract Voice, a speaking Artva who guides the rescuer just like a gps would do. “Diract Voice is also very useful because it works as a psychological support: it confirms the actions that are taking place at that moment, and can be crucial for the rescuer, who in self-rescue cases is almost never a professional. It is a great help." Ortovox produces models characterized by great ease of use and others that are more complete and also suitable for professionals, in any case, all of them have extremely valid technical-functional and performance fea-

tures: even the “basic” range model complies with extremely high quality standards. The information that is provided by all models of the German brand is accurate and reliable.

In any case, when using these tools, they must not only have high quality standards, but it is essential to learn and practice using them. The same goes for the other components of the safety kit, i.e. shovel and probe.

Buying the cheapest shovel or probe on the market often turns out to be a serious mistake, because when it comes to digging or probing, you may face great difficulties, both for the efficiency and for the resistance of the tools. For example, Ortovox has long ago chosen not to produce or sell polycarbonate shovels, which are not

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very resistant and much less effective, especially when dealing with hard or very compact snow. "Snow mass, in fact, even when formed by soft crystals, in movement and especially in the stopping phase, is always compresses, forming an extremely compact mass, which requires suitable tools to be moved.”

These, in a nutshell, are some of the indications that mountain professionals offer to fans of winter activities: important information, which should become part of a real "culture of safety", widespread and aimed at both most experienced ski mountaineers and simple winter hikers.

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Ull Skis Explore.

Dream.

Discover.

Born and raised in Courmayeur, Rudy Buccella started skiing in front of his home at the age of 4. At 15 he made his first ski mountaineering tour and at 21 he became a Mountain Guide. Rudy’s life has always revolved around skis: he has always liked skiing off-piste and became an adult on bread and Mont Blanc. In the mid-90s there was a boom of off-piste and people started to venture to the Toula glacier, still a unique and wild spot nowadays. Rudy worked with clients in the ski mountaineering, heli-skiing and off-piste sectors, that grew rapidly. Then, 4 years ago, he got an idea: to create a ski brand so, together with Edoardo and Filippo, this adventure began.

Why Ull Skis? What was the inspiration behind it? I always thought it was strange that there was no Made in Courmayeur ski brands, a unique high mountain reality with a mythical mountaineering history. Then I found some skis designed by a local company but they weren't what I was looking for, so I gave up. Then during the lockdown this project came back to my mind and I mentioned the idea to my friends Edoardo and Filippo who were immediately enthusiastic.

What type of ski were you looking for? I've always had a certain idea of cornering in mind, the one of snowboarding, which in my opinion is unmatched: longer, faster. I was thinking of a ski for Mont Blanc, which lends itself to the conditions found here, which are the most varied. If a ski works here, it means it works everywhere. Ull Skis, having a long corner radius, allows

you to have contact with the entire edge under the foot. The construction is also important: I have always skied with skis that are a bit stiffer, not soft.

Ull is a versatile medium weight ski with which you can do ski touring and enjoy the descent. A skitouring and freeriding ski.

What does Ull mean? The logo is also very effective. Ull in Norse mythology is the God of winter. A skier so good that no one can rival him.

The brand name is immediate, simple and easy to remember. The logo are the letters of the Norse alphabet. Both the U and the Ls in Norse alphabet are upside down. So we turned the letters and wrote ULL in Norse.

The first limited edition has been named Glacialis. Why this name?

The little plant on the ski screen print is the one of Genepì, which is obtained from a rare mountain flowering plant Artemísia Glacialis, which grows in summer over 2000 meters above sea level.

What’s the DNA and philosophy behind Ull Skis? Concept, philosophy, design and DNA of Ull Ski are all Made in Courmayeur. This is where we grew up and learned the tools of the trade in order to be able to offer a real ally for skiers in all conditions.

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The two skis are twins but with a different soul. What’s the difference between them? The two black Glacialis 01 and fuchsia Glacialis 02 models have the same shape and length (179) but different flex and the same screen printing with different color. The black ski is 100g lighter than the other, having more carbon and

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less fiberglass, and is more suitable for skins, skitouring and steep descents, while the other has a softer flex and it’s a little more heavy, so it is a ski ideal for freeriding.

A new ski brand, why? What’s Ull Skis’ added value? It is a ski born from my direct experience. The three of us are all linked to Courmayeur and we wanted to create the first ski coming from the south side of Mont Blanc. It is a small brand and this allows us to have a personalized relationship with the customer, there is great attention to the feedback we receive and to the needs of those who try it.

What are the main features of the skis? The first impression you get when looking at Ull Skis is that they are straight skis, but they’re not. The

ski is a full rocker, underneath it has no bridge, it is so simple to use that it curves very well and easily. Those who have tried it have noticed that it is very manageable, although quite structured, just in order to be able to keep high speeds on steep terrains.

Who are your partners and why did you choose them to accompany you on this adventure? In the spring of 2021, I was having dinner and drinking a few glasses of Genepì with a couple of good friends from Milan: Edoardo De Leo and Filippo Gerundini Gherardi. I’ve always skied with them and we explored a lot together especially in Norway. So I told them about my idea and they immediately showed great enthusiasm, so we started working on it all together as a team. It is not easy, but

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it has certainly been a very exciting journey so far, a beautiful adventure, which gives me personal satisfaction and pleasure.

What do you expect from the brand? What we wanted to do was to create reliable and stable skis, then we believe that if a product is valid it goes without saying, when on the contrary it doesn't work people realize it in the end. Then we clearly hope it will go well and we will increase the production, because it is a fun adventure: the good part is getting together to think about which skis to create, with what kind of features. Then the satisfaction of skiing on skis that you have realized is priceless!

Where and when can Ull Skis be bought? Directly on the ullskis.it website and in some selected stores.

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Vibram x Scott Itw to Alessandro Landini & Marco Pisano

The latest combined efforts of Vibram and Scott have given birth to Cosmos Pro, the high-performance ski touring model with full-length dual-density Vibram sole, which allows for optimal grip on all uneven terrains and greater comfort in the presence of snow and ice. But where does it come from and what are the various phases of a collaboration of this kind? We talked about this, and much more, with Marco Pisano, Scott R&D Department, and Alessandro Landini, Vibram Outdoor Sales Manager.

What are the stories of Vibram and Scott? How and when did the collaboration between the two brands start? Alessandro Landini: Vibram was born more than 80 years ago from a very fascinating story of passion for the mountains, brilliant intuitions and entrepreneurial skills. Its founder, Vitale Bramani, at the time an academic of the Italian Alpine Club and a great mountain sports enthusiast, had the ingenious idea of creating rubber soles for mountaineering shoes with a tread design capable of offering traction and making excursions safer: Vibram Carrarmato soles. Today Vibram is a leading company, specialized in the manufacture and marketing of rubber soles for various technical applications in the mountain and outdoor world, as well as for other sectors (military, accident prevention, fashion, lifestyle, etc.). We also take care of all the part concerning the repair, supplying material for the repairs to the shoemakers.

Marco Pisano: Scott is a story of innovation, the founder, Charley French,

animated by his own passion for the mountains, has never ceased to evolve and improve, creating some of the most iconic products in the outdoor world. From motocross to cycling up to the mountain sector, for 60 years the brand has offered all fans the necessary support in all their adventures.

Alessandro Landini: The collaboration between the two brands has always existed, since Scott started working in the ski mountaineering sector between 2013 and 2014. The first product that Scott has put on the market, and which is still in the collection today, is the Cosmos model that was already using Vibram at the time. We can therefore say that this is a tried and tested collaboration, transparent and still in pretty good shape.

This fruitful exchange over the years has resulted into a new project that has now arrived on the market, Cosmos Pro, and we are working in synergy to carry out other new projects and understand how to implement new solutions and technologies for the collections to come.

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nergy? AL: As far as ski mountaineering is concerned, the collaboration between the two brands is important from the early stages of the project because, obviously, in order to create a rubber tread that fits perfectly to a plastic shell we need to share all the technical specifications from the start.

In addition, we also need more product features, such as technical information about what needs to be increased inside the sole to define what the aesthetic and functional design will be. So I would say that the synergy between the two offices is very close from the early stages of the project thanks to a continuous exchange of information.

What are the key innovations and features of the Cosmos Pro model? For which type of users is it recommended? MP: Cosmos Pro is a touring boot born to be more practical and to allow the user to perform at best when climbing. The Cabrio Hybrid construction method offers 60° freedom of movement that allows you to walk with ease, while at the same time guaranteeing support when skiing. It is a well-structured and substantial model, which ensures more

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the use of lifts? MP: People have discovered that there is also an external environment that allows you to let off the frenzy of the week and at the same time introduce you to new and beautiful places. Many who used to ski only in resorts have now realized that skis allow you to discover an environment outside the usual routine of the lift.

This can open doors and lead to even greater evolution. Furthermore, many ski resorts are trying to implement ski mountaineering on the slopes, because the two activities can work together, we are increasingly moving towards a concept of multidisciplinarity.

safety on the descent, for this reason it is also suitable for less experienced ski mountaineers as it responds well even in the most difficult situations, guaranteeing a perfect fit, performance and comfort, but above all safety throughout the day.

What are the first aspects to consider when deciding to design a touring boot? MP: The type of sole you are going to use is certainly a fundamental factor to take into consideration, in fact, when you move without crampons it becomes very important and can really save your life. It must have good drainage, a great grip and must provide safety in every phase of the activity. In addition to the sole, a good boot must offer great walkability given by the mobility of the cuff.

The modern ski mountaineer has great aerobic capacity so he looks for a model that makes him walk almost as if he were wearing a normal shoe.

Every movement must be free, easy and light in order to be fast and enjoy the environment around us. The boot must give a feeling of safety and lightweight.

What are the fundamental factors to take into consideration when

developing a specific ski touring sole? AL: The features that were required for the Cosmos Pro project, and which are those that are usually required for ski mountaineering, concern durability: having a durable and reliable product. The sole must therefore ensure unchanged features over time and allow you to have to feel confident on the right ground. A ski mountaineering product is quite particular because it tends to have 3 types of use: the first phase is the ascent with the skins and the second phase is skiing, when the ski binding is closed and the sole’s work is important but not fundamental, during the third phase instead, walking, the sole becomes an important factor in the functionality of the boot. In almost all cases you are on snow where the ground is soft and has a low consistency, so the characteristics that a sole must have are good traction and the ability to transfer the power of those who walk from muscles to the ground, and then progress without slipping.

Ski mountaineering during the pandemic saw an important growth, will it be the future trend or will there be a massive return to

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AL: Last year has been perhaps an unrepeatable year in Europe and users have grown exponentially. Probably with the reopening of the ski areas a good part of those who have tried ski mountaineering will continue to do so, it will be necessary to understand with what type of product and with what set up (perhaps hybrid). Now there are products suitable both for ski mountaineering trips and ideal for ski areas, which do not miss anything even in terms of descent. Ski mountaineering is certainly a dynamic sector that will change a lot but which can count on an ever-increasing slice of users and which will therefore continue to grow.

Future projects? MP: We are working on a product that makes lightness its cornerstone, development times are still long so it will take a couple of years before it is launched on the market. I can anticipate that it will be a freeriding shoe.

AL: In Vibram we are working on various projects for the world of ski mountaineering. One of the most challenging is to be able to combine performance and lightness even on the treads intended for the practice of this sport. It is a project we strongly believe in and we are already working on it!

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Under Armour Storm The collection for those who don't even stop in winter.

For the most passionate runners, winter is never synonymous with a stop: cold, rain, snow or humidity don’t matter, what counts is being able to train with the same consistency and determination as always. Even if the passion remains the same, the climatic conditions change, this has a significant impact on the quality of training.

In these cases, clothing is what makes the difference: the importance of being isolated and maintaining a correct body temperature are the foundations of a training that promises to return maximum satisfaction and results.

Under Armour, since the 90s, has been committed to identifying new technologies through which to develop collections and lines made of technical clothing capable of adapting to any climatic condition and providing the best performances. The importance of playing sports wearing high quality products is not only fundamental in terms of comfort, but also and above all to have great performances. Following this philosophy, and accompanying it with the motto Through the Cold, the US brand has thought of those runners who do not want to stop training even in winter, developing for them a collection made of completely waterproof garments, accessories and shoes that are ideal to withstand cold.

The Storm collection, which takes its name from the homonymous technology, was designed for all athletes who choose to train even in adverse weather conditions. Storm technology, in

fact, provides that the fabrics used in the production of the garments are treated with a water-repellent substance, which allows the external layer to be waterproofed in order to protect the wearer. Furthermore, the treatment is designed not to limit breathability, allowing you to perfectly balance the temperature of your body with the one of the external environment as you train. Storm is waterproof, windproof and is also designed not to limit performance: thanks to the elasticity and comfort of the materials used, you will always be able to give your best.

The technology was used within a new collection, completely dedicated to running, which includes clothing, accessories and technical shoes for running. This is how pants, sweaters, caps, gloves and shoes are born: they

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are able to create a barrier against water and cold, but at the same time, thanks to their lightweight, do not force runners to use many layers in order to retain heat.

Given the great success of the collection, for the 2022 Season, Under Armour has studied a new more eco-sustainable version of Storm called Eco-Storm. The main difference compared to the classic version is the use of a fluoride-free fabric treatment liquid, a way to reduce the impact of this substance on the environment.

The quality remains the same: high protection from the elements, perfect breathability and excellent performance.

No apologies from now on.

You can run 365 days a year.

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Filippo Menardi Salomon QST Blank, his progressive “ski".

Nature and freedom are the keywords of the vocabulary of this mountain professional and Salomon ambassador: his passion for backcountry-freeriding is a must read story, with QST Blank at his feet.

Ski instructor and Mountain Guide, Filippo Menardi knows every small detail of snow disciplines, but backcountry allows him to express more and more his irrepressible desire to explore new places: high altitude is his natural habitat and a fantastic world that allows him to move at 360° during every season of the year: hiking, trekking, rock and ice climbing, classic mountaineering, ski mountaineering, freeriding.

Backcountry-freeriding, a single word which in its literal translation, the one that means driving free, includes a whole series of emotions which for Filippo are the main ingredients of his way of understanding sports and mountains: powder, play, fun, group of people, wide off-piste spaces and absolute freedom. All combined with his great professional experience that always helps him to have a careful look at the aspects related to safety, because off-piste skiing requires a good level of skiing and experience: snow conditions that can be encountered off-piste can be very varied, from heavy snow to hard crusty spring snow, powder, not beaten snow, as well as very different terrains, from steep terrains to woods

or plateaus. So in addition to technical skills and knowing how to adapt your evolutions, without a doubt the choice of skis becomes fundamental.

Backcountry-freeriding is the new frontier of skiing. Why do you think? What are the tags that characterize alpine skiing? In reality there has always been this idea, more than a new frontier we can say that now we feel the need to seek some contact with nature and to experiment new activities. Perhaps this is the strong message of freeriding, of ski mountaineering and of a skialper-freerider approach. It is always a bit difficult to frame it because there are those who interpret it in different ways: from those who go up with the 65 ski to those who do it with the 112 model, like the Salomon QSR Blank, so there are many approaches but the fundamental idea is to stay more and more in contact with nature and to be able to find a niche situation with particular conditions: whether it is a place where no one has passed, a little steeper, more beautiful, quiet and isolated, it is precisely the part of the

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research that excites ski mountaineering enthusiasts. It is therefore an approach that goes in the direction of the search for something more isolated, a form of absolutely personalized exploration. This will be the goal, the frontier of what will happen in the world of skiing. The Covid period certainly directed people to try a new dimension of off-piste skiing, blackcountry and ski touring.

Salomon QST Blank: is it a new way to experience freeriding?

What are the news of the model that impressed you the most?

Compared to Salomon's previous skis of that same sector and positioning, it is a little more structured ski, much more reactive and also in terms of feelings given it is much stronger, it has a greater grip in powder conditions that are not perfect. It is a ski that I really like, with a renewed shape compared to QST 118: the tip, very interesting and quite wide, is especially suitable for difficult snow conditions because it is precisely there that a well-made ski makes the difference.

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you need a strong structure, in fact it allows curves even on spring snow. In terms of pop it gives a lot of push, so even if you want to get out of curves it is super. I haven't had the chance to try it on very deep powder yet because I didn’t find the right conditions.

It is a wide ski at the tip and tail, the size I tried is the 186. There is also the 195 so for sure it goes very well on powder. There were not always excellent conditions, very often we found ourselves with a little more ugly snow conditions or simply crossings on the track to get from one difficult off-piste to another: with this new ski it will be much easier to tackle even these situations, both for those with less ability and when you are a little more tired. Geometries and structure have been studied so well that they allow you to be effective both in those conditions and on powder. Compared to QST 118, it is a bit narrower, it seems to have less floatation. I haven't tried it yet in super extreme powder conditions but it floats very well and is very easy to handle. It has a lot of pivot under the foot, which allows you to cur-

ve very quickly and, despite having a slightly more solid structure under the foot, it works very well. From this point of view it is excellent. In terms of tip-tail geometry it is not symmetrical, however it is quite sophisticated, therefore it has a very “new school” style.

in all these situations, but the plus is that it is also excellent in all those cases where the snow is not so great. On many occasions you can find snow a little damaged by other passages, a little more traced and perhaps this was a bit the limit of the previous models.

When does a freeriding adventure become amazing? The goal of freeriding for me is to spend a day or half a day in nature: you learn something, have fun discovering new environments and situations, unknown slopes and places while sharing everything with friends. An adventure is amazing when the various external conditions are right and when we are lucky enough to find particularly beautiful snow and optimal weather conditions.

How much did you feel the floatation on powder? Floatation is also excellent: I am 1.90m tall and weigh 90kg, with the backpack and all the equipment I have a lot of weight on the skis, but QST Blank works very well. I was a lover of the previous model, the 192 of 118, I liked it very much because it allowed me to go fast and float a lot, with this ski I have not yet had the chance to find those conditions but I think this model will work good as well.

In which adventures did you best test the features of the new ski?

QST Blank has an increasingly allround use, if the previous QST 118 was perfect in powder conditions or in the woods, in narrow or wide runs or in canals, the new QST works well

What is the reliability when curving? It is an improved model, both when curving and on powder, despite having these geometries under the foot. Which could be penalizing at the level of foot work, but in the end it works very well.

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Ferrino & ENSA A special understanding

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ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme), known as the University on Mountain Guides on a global level, was born in France in 1943 and it is a public body under the protection of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, historically and internationally recognized. ENSA's mission is to train all mountain professionals: studying the technical equipment and the best products available on the market are an integral part of the academic path. Ferrino's more than twenty-year collaboration with ENSA (in the mountain and mountaineering division) has ensured over time numerous field tests of Ferrino products by mountain professionals. The aim has always been to receive useful feedback in order to further improve the collections, paying particular attention to safety.

These tests, carried out by those who live the mountains every day, are synonymous with guarantee and design innovation as well as product quality. We talked about this historic collaboration with Marco Chiaberge, Ferrino's Product Design & Development Manager, and Alexis Mallon, ENSA Mountain Guide.

most? Alexis: We test backpacks in the field during our courses and with clients in mountaineering and skiing activities, wherever we go. The most important points for us are strength, resistance and lightweight, a mix that is not easy to obtain. We are also looking for efficient products: everything we need should be integrated in the backpack, such as the ski and ice ax holders, the helmet holder and the pockets. It should also be comfortable to carry. The general principle can be summed up in “less is more”: a clean and tidy design that guarantees the above-mentioned features but at the same time has an attractive design.

What exactly is the test process carried out with the Guides? What are the different steps? M: The quality development protocol we have with ENSA provides for two annual meetings, one before Christmas and the other in June, when we are all in Chamonix to take stock of the situation. These occasions are organized in three moments: the first is a presentation

by Ferrino of the main innovations, when I take care of presenting new development ideas, and we meet with the Guides who, thanks to their considerable transversal experience, give me the their first impressions and sensations on the concept, technology, textile components and materials. Later I present the new products, the Mountain Guides tell me which ones they would like to test, and that I will send them in the following months. The third step consists in receiving feedback on the products they have tried in the previous months: I receive their comments, and we analyze and check if there have been any anomalies.

When and how did the collaboration between Ferrino and ENSA begin and how has it developed over the years? Marco: The collaboration was born in the early 2000s, in order to develop products jointly: the work essentially consists of a continuous path of testing and feedback from the Guides. During these twenty years, the work carried out together has focused on backpacks and partly on tents: we met and immediately established a good mutual feeling by learning to adapt our mutual needs, in particular with a small group of Guides with whom I work more closely.

What are the values that you as a Guide share with Ferrino and why do you continue to choose it even if it’s not a French brand? A: We parti-

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cularly seek and value forward-looking cooperation with our partners. Loyalty is a value of great importance to us, which is why we regularly meet Ferrino's managers. During our courses we are demanding instructors: the risk in mountaineering is high and many situations, if not well managed, can lead to fatal accidents. We are also demanding customers for Ferrino products, but they always prove to live up to our expectations. It is a win-win agreement, where everyone is driven to improve.

the other hand there is the whole world of security.

Ferrino’s Full Safe is the only backpack in the world that has 3 safety devices inside in the event of an avalanche: the first is the airbag, the second the air safe, a system that we invented which consists of a mouthpiece - respirator, and finally the well-known Recco reflector. Also in this case, the help from ENSA was fundamental for the development, although the stakeholders involved were different, such as doctors and mountain rescue members.

Why is the collab between Ferrino and ENSA so important? M: ENSA is defined as the University of Mountain Guides at a world level: they are high-level professionals, for this reason an exchange of knowhow is established that is truly precious for both parties and for the safety in the mountains of all professionals and enthusiasts of the outdoors.

What makes Ferrino products so functional and performing in the mountains? A: The brand has developed a consolidated experience and expertise in the production of backpacks, because it always listens to the user's point of view. It is also constantly looking for new fabrics to improve the quality of its products, for example it was the first brand to develop an innovative backpack like the Instinct, made with a fabric used for ship sails.

Mont Blanc is a unique and particular place. How do you know when you can trust a product even in a sometimes extreme environment? How do you know when it's perfect for the activity? A: It is a collaboration that is based on a deep commitment over time. When Marco and Matteo come to us and show us the new products they have, they often arouse our curiosity: they show us new fabrics, new buckles, a new way of designing backpacks. We usually have a first good impression, which is promptly confirmed when we use the products in the field: when we forget we have a backpack on our backs it's always a good thing!

What are the features of the HighLab line? M: It is the line dedicated to high altitude and expeditions, thanks to which we have the opportunity to test cutting-edge technologies: we create products of the highest quality and then transfer these innovative features to other less niche lines of the brand as well.

How do you plan to develop the collaboration in the coming years? Are you going to experiment with other aspects besides product tests? M: A possible evolution, not only with ENSA but in general for the whole world of tests, could be to combine the classic field test with tests that also have scientific validity, developing protocols for example with universities. It must be considered, in fact, that when a job is carried out at high altitude it presents considerable additional complexity. In addition, the category of products to be tested could possibly be expanded.

What is the flagship product made possible thanks to the collaboration with ENSA that you are most proud of? M: There are several products and innovations related to the particular attention that the outdoor world has dedicated to lightness and safety in the mountains over the last ten years.

When practicing mountaineering it is essential that the backpack does not break, it has to be sturdy and durable. For several years, with ENSA we have been testing different types of fabric, to find something that is both light and strong. This joint work resulted in the choice of using Dyneema fabric, which is extremely light but does not tear if it is engraved: it is the same material used for ropes, and which we now use both for backpacks and, in part, for tents. We managed to obtain a very light backpack, thanks to the Dyneema, but also robust thanks to the SuperFabric of military origin which has the characteristic of being anti-cut (even if engraved with a knife it does not break) and which we applied in the points of increased abrasion like the bottom of the backpack. On

How important is the collaboration between Ferrino and ENSA for mountain safety? M: Safety is one of the macro themes on which Ferrino has always invested, just look at the products of our brand on the market. We are also national mountain rescue suppliers with dedicated backpacks specially designed to facilitate, during emergency situations, a series of ad hoc solutions, for example we have studied and validated a procedure to prevent the backpack handle from breaking, a fundamental feature for a Mountain Guide. Our collections are the result of our deep commitment to mountain safety.

The future will certainly also concern the whole world of sustainability.

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Ski Trab Today, yesterday, tomorrow.

BY E VA TO S C H I

ITW TO ADRIANO TRABUCCHI

If you enter the newly inaugurated Corte Ski Trab today, you will be flooded with the scent of wood and stone and dazzled by the light that filters through the large iron-framed windows. The aesthetics and the concept behind this new venue perfectly represent the essence of Ski Trab, which sees the artisan tradition blend in a unique bond with technological innovation.

The question that spontaneously arises is: how has Ski Trab managed in recent years to face all the new challenges that market and history have placed in front of its path without ever betraying its essence? And we, in this moment in which the gaze of the whole sector is turned towards the future (with ski mountaineering Olympics happening soon in Bormio), would like to look behind us and understand how we got where we are now.

After all, only by looking at the past you can understand what is in store for the future.

red large investments. As a result, small artisans struggled to compete with this new technological generation and in those years many Italian companies went bankrupt. My father at that time used to collect failures and waste of those production and thanks to that we were able to acquire some new technologies and so, not without difficulty, our business continued to live. The blue avalanche that had brought skiing to its peak was ending and in general, also due to some seasons with less snow, interest in skiing had dropped. In those years Daniele (Adriano's brother, ed) and I were little, we were finishing school and we saw my father reduced to making skis for his friends. The company had only a couple of employees.

The beginning: a small artisan company As many people already know, Ski Trab is a family business: my father Giacomo started building skis in solid wood in 1946, in a cellar in Bormio. Back then in mountains it was common to see small companies, craftsmen who built skis made of wood, because they were tools for everyday use. If the beginning was ordinary, similar to the one of many other companies, what is not ordinary at all is that now, 75 years later, we are still here and we are able to realize skis with the same competence and passion as back then.

The rebirth with the second generation In those years my brother Daniele (who has a great creative talent) began to become interested in the company. From this interest and from a particular attention and care towards the product there has been a real rebirth. In addition to Daniele's vision, the environment in which the company was born and developed has also done a lot: we started producing skis for those who needed it most and to confront ourselves with these local people who were in fact athletes of the highest level in their disciplines and that have stimulated us to bring new skis to the market. In ski mountaineering the real bet was lightweight combined with resistance, while in cross-country skiing the important aspect was the smoothness of the ski: these pri-

The 70s: still standing but with lots of difficulties To understand our path we need to look at the change of the product. In the 1970s, there was a major change in technology: from wood skis to models made in composite materials. The technologies needed to build skis in new materials requi-

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mary goals for those high-level athletes became challenges for us and have inserted us into that world. The Piuma model, produced in the 90s, was our first attempt to lighten a ski. Despite research and innovation, we have always continued to carry on the teachings that our father passed on to us: among these, the indispensable woodworking.

ose Ski Trab. We cannot afford to have skis that don't work, because we build them on the needs of that very small percentage of skiers who need a ski with which to climb 3000 meters high every day or for skiers like Robert Antonioli who goes downhill at the highest speeds.

Bindings We started producing bindings because people usually blamed the ski for skiing badly downhill: yes, a light ski has its limits, but the biggest limit is the control that comes from the “boot, binding, ski” system. It is this system that creates a completely different feeling. With this in mind, we started by building the TR2: you can't think of skiing well with a boot that hangs on the ski. The TR2 still had its limits of heaviness and compatibility with boots, for us it remains a technical success instead of a commercial one. For the racing world, however, we invented the Titan, a binding that connects the two pins with a single spring system.

It was a brilliant invention: a simpler binding, without maintenance problems, more elastic and stronger. However, we struggled to insert it, it took time. But if you think we have more athletes using our bindings than our skis, it means that this binding is understood and appreciated.

Traditional approach to new technologies What was fundamental in the following years was to start with an advantage over other companies: we started thinking about a light ski 15 years before competitors. The real change regarding products, however, came when we started making skis in Aramide in the 2000s. Even now we are the only ones to use this material that comes from the aeronautics because it is very difficult to work with and Ski Trab has succeeded because of its artisan heart. I'll give you an example: we use fresh glue in production and this requires our workers to wear gloves for many hours and have special individual protection: this would be very uncomfortable (and above all not very convenient) in a large company. A large company has time and standard as its goals: however, with the standard you cannot achieve certain subtleties. Therefore, the way in which we approach technology is possible only for the artisan tradition that we carry with us. This mix has allowed us to create a unique product, because it has no competitors.

Future direction Ski Trab has become a company that has its own identity thanks to the combination of craftsmanship and technology, which has allowed us to develop uniqueness such as Aramide and the 14 layers. We are recognized with these uniqueness especially in the racing world, but we are increasingly looking at the touring sector. Tourers also want quality skis. Ski Trab began to analyze the needs of the normal skier and with a team of experts, made of local athletes just like in the past, we began to think of skis that were easy, tame, but capable of great performance. From this research, skis such as the Magico, the Maestro and the future Snow were born.

What are the 14 layers When companies started trying to lighten skis, many found the solution in the use of carbon.

However, it is not such a simple solution. We have understood that you cannot just lighten it (for example by using a very light wood in the soul which, however, does not withstand the efforts of the skier) but it takes a real “lightweight technology". The 14 layers were born because of this need: a high stratification with very light materials that ensure both lightweight and strength. This is our secret, this is why 50% of world athletes cho-

The future for us is to continue on this path linked to the quality of skiing, focusing on the needs of everyday ski mountaineers and not just athletes. With the new headquarters, the company will also mature and become more independent.

We will be able to work better and above all we hope to create a place that will become a reference point for ski mountaineering. A place where you can share your passion for the mountains that surround us and for the beautiful practice that consists of climbing with your own legs and then skiing down.

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Crazy

The crazy story of a brand born in Bormio B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

I T W T O VA L E R I A C O LT U R I & L U C A S A L I N I

Athlete, artist and visionary. For 30 years, Valeria Colturi has been at the helm of Crazy, the Made in Italy brand, which has made its way among the giants of the market, making itself known and appreciated thanks to its high quality, performing and at the same time eclectic products. Alongside Valeria there is Luca Salini who, both at home and in the company, supports Valeria and with her courageously carries on Crazy’s mission.

Valeria, what is your story? What is the one of Crazy? I was born in Bormio, in the mountains, where it’s normal for people to practice sports from an early age. I started in the Alta Valtellina ski club as a cross-country skier, later I competed for the Central Alps Committee. Since I was a child, however, I have had a thousand other passions and have always been a very creative and "manual" person.

I loved clothing but I wanted clothes made exactly "as I said", I didn't like what the market offered, so I started creating my own clothes by sewing them myself: being able to create a garment from nothing gave me a truly galvanizing feeling. In the meantime, I was carrying on my career as a cross-country ski athlete but, as with everyday clothes, I didn’t like the suits that my ski club gave me: I always ended up taking them apart and personalizing them, so much that my teammates started asking me to do the same with theirs. At the time I used to stop skiing at one pm and immediately afterwards I visited all the shops in the area looking for leftovers and fabrics that I liked, usually they were unusual patterns and colors, never seen on the ski slopes. In the evening and at night I sewed. Collecting lycra scraps, I then moved onto creating swimwear and cycling bibs, a sport that I used to practice in summer as cross-country skiing training. A few people started appreciating my creations so I thought: why not try to sell them to stores too? I put together a small sample that was immediately appreciated

and I ended up having so many orders that the hours of a day were not enough for me to realize them all! This is the beginning of Crazy, a real story of passion since 1989.

Where does the choice of the name come from? And what about the logo and all the creative aspect? Initially the first garments made had the "Vale di Valeria Colturi" logo, the name Crazy came later and is certainly linked to what my family said when, at 18, I decided not to continue skiing to throw myself into this adventure: everyone thought it was a crazy idea! Today the company is called just Crazy, a shorter and more immediate name that we think works better. The two triangles of the logo are the V and A of Valeria, the C of Crazy was inserted later.

Luca, you are both a couple and work colleagues: how did you become passionate about the outdoor world and what are your roles in the company? I was born and raised in Morbegno in Valtellina, but I lived for 4 years in San Martino Valmasino. Since I was young, I went to the mountains with my father and took part in many ski mountaineering and skyrunning competitions. In 1994, through mutual friends, I met Valeria in Val di Mello where we both climbed. Crazy was born in 1989 but at the time I was working in the automotive field. We only started collaborating later, in 2004, in

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the meantime we had two children. I was familiar with the ski mountaineering world because of my past competitions and I had sales experience thanks to my previous jobs, so why not combine it all by working at Crazy? Valeria continued to manage the creative part, the contacts with sports clubs and the relationships with stores, while I started looking for new customers by taking care of the commercial part. We went on in this way until 2015 when we decided to manage the company following more canonical methods: realizing a collection, offering it on the market and trying to expand abroad. In 2015/16 we repositioned the company and collections and decided to focus on everything we know best, the world of outdoor sports. The most important step was to define and name our product category. Fast&Light was born, a clear name that after we have used, it is now used by many other companies, but we can proudly say that we have defined its standards. Valeria now continues to take care of the entire research, development, study and style of the product while I follow the management part. What has remained unchanged from the past is that whatever comes out of Crazy, even the way we decide to communicate it on a marketing level, comes from Valeria's vision.

by those who have been going to the mountains for a long time. All this makes Crazy a decidedly inspirational brand.

All Crazy products are characterized by a Fast& Light approach: what does this mean? How is the production process structured? What is the inspiration behind a new garment? Fast&Light means creating products without frills, without anything unnecessary, looking at elastic, light fabrics with eclectic patterns. I have always tried to make products that I felt mine, far from what society required, and the fact of having a good manual skills, but also of having practiced sports for which my clothes are designed, allowed me to express my creativity to the fullest, from the idea to the creation of a model, then testing it myself. Then, we must always start from the assumption that no one ever invents anything new, everyone copies which means, for a creative person like me, to take inspiration, even unconsciously, from the world around me: from fashion, to design, to art in general. I always observe everything carefully and with different eyes. Once I have the right inspiration, the design always starts from me even though I now have 10 collaborators at my side in the technical and style department, 6 of whom have followed me since the early years of the brand.

Valeria, what need did Crazy want to satisfy when you created the brand? Crazy has always been a very different brand from other outdoor brands. I started making models for myself because I didn't like anything that was on the market at the time. I was the first to test them and to know what needs they had to meet. If you are an athlete you immediately realize what are the negative aspects of a garment, my added value was also knowing exactly how to turn them into positive aspects.

Luca, you have several stores, are they only single-brand or do they also deal with other brands? In which markets, besides the Italian one, have you expanded and which do you want to approach in the future? Up to now we have 13 stores, 3 of which abroad: Prague, Chamonix and Carbondale, in the United States, a real strategic point for mountain sports, between Denver and Salt Lake City. Apart from 4 monobrand stores, the other shops are all under management, it is a real monobrand project done in collaboration with the shopkeepers themselves. In some of these stores there are some partner brands of accessories or skis and boots depending on where the store is located.

What kind of target are you referring to? Valeria: All our products are realized always focusing on performance, but this does not mean that they can only be used by athletes, the tourist or the beginner can get numerous benefits from Crazy products. Surely they are ideal garments for people who are looking for a different style, out of the lines, indeed often only after using them many people discover that they were created to satisfy a specific technical need.

Luca: Crazy is primarily aimed at customers with very high expectations, they’re demanding consumers but not necessarily mountain sports experts.

They are ideal products for all those who want to start off on the right foot and who may be inspired

How important are online sales? What is the difference between direct sales in the store where a garment can be touched, explained and even tested? How do you choose the strategic points where to open? We have a "service" e-commerce on which we never give discounts, it only serves end customers who cannot find something in the store: if that specific product is on the site, they can buy it and even have it delivered

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days? Athletes, events, socials, magazines, etc. Since the beginning we have always worked a lot with athletes. At first they were my colleagues, then someone became an ambassador over the years, then we started to create our ski mountaineering and sky running teams, which we believed in from the beginning when they were not yet considered sports by other brands. All the great ski mountaineering athletes have passed by Crazy and many have remained friends. In addition to these two teams, we have recently become partner of the Italian National sky running team: their athletes will wear Crazy products for the next 3 years and there will be the Crazy Sky Running Italy Cup circuit. We also support various events, many of them are our customers towards whom we have a particular treatment because they buy race gadgets or clothing for the staff, while we are sponsors of others.

to their trusted store without shipping fees. This is because our main purpose is to support stores that represent the first sales channel for us. Online sale is the enemy of our shopkeepers, we want customers to go to the stores because there they will find someone competent who is always ready to advise them. Shops create communities and we strongly believe in the work of shopkeepers, both because they know the product but also because they know the territory, which is why we rely completely on them when we have to choose a new strategic point where to open a store.

What are the future plans for brand development? The goal is certainly to grow the brand internationally. At the moment we are present in 8 European countries and in the United States, where we have just launched a first collection. We work very well in the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, in the Bavarian part of Germany and in the enclave of Andorra, in the Pyrenees. We are also present in Switzerland, France and Spain, so in the future we would certainly like to consolidate these markets and then expand eastwards, for example in Poland and Bulgaria where there is a strong ski mountaineering tradition and where the outdoors world is growing fast. All this always carrying out our Fast&Light approach combined with the unique and eclectic style that distinguishes us, focusing on ski touring in winter and trekking and trail running in summer.

Sustainability is a very used term lately, often overused. How do you position yourself towards this issue? For us, sustainability is, and always has been, an important issue, however it has never been much part of our communication because we believe it should be a starting point, not something to be achieved and on which, unfortunately, build a marketing strategy by communicating it as a fact out of the ordinary. I have always tried to pollute as little as possible: I started this adventure by reusing fabric scraps so as not to throw anything away and produce as little garbage as possible.

Having a small collection always goes in this direction. Furthermore, we do not use plastic bags to pack the various items, for 4/5 years we have been delivering everything in paper which can then be reused in various ways. Our labels are also reduced to a minimum to take up as little space as possible and reduce the amount of transportation. Product tags are also reusable because they incorporate seeds which can then be planted.

Do you also develop technical hardware products (boots, etc.) or do you intend to do that in the future? In the past we have realized some models of skis and backpacks but now, by choice, we only make clothing because we believe it is the best and most immediate way to communicate who we are, our values and our mission, especially abroad. We have also decided to reduce the collection in terms of number and we have only a few continuous models in our line but with always different colorways. What is important for us is to keep up with the times and with the needs of the final consumer, using the best fabrics that the market offers and the latest technologies available. All this always following our Fast&Light philosophy and our creative approach. We are sure that those who produce everything for everyone have little specific competence, ending up doing everything wrong.

Valeria, what are your medium/long-term projects? How do you imagine Crazy in 10 years? I am very happy with the goals achieved in the last 30 years but I was also happy in my small laboratory at the beginning of this adventure, I was never interested in profit in itself, Crazy was born from the need to do something that I liked and I was passionate about. Every day I wake up thinking about what new I can accomplish and every day is different.

Valeria, you are also very active on a marketing level: how do you communicate Crazy nowa-

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Arianna Tricomi Old attitude, new goals

BY E VA TO S C H I

PHOTOS ZLU HALLER

Everyone knows Arianna Tricomi, The North Face athlete, as the very strong champion of the Freeride World Tour. Today, however, a new Arianna is emerging, always guided by her very strong motivation but who is not afraid to start from scratch and question herself with humility and determination. And we really want to know more about it.

Hi Arianna, I saw that this summer you devoted yourself to climbing and mountaineering. What was it like to approach these new disciplines? I grew up in Alta Badia, in the Dolomites, so climbing has never been totally foreign to me, on the contrary, I remember that as a child, when I was 6, my mother enrolled me in a climbing course. However, climbing was not a sport that interested me from the beginning, on the contrary, I would say that until this year it made me suffer because I went climbing every now and then, then maybe I would stop for three months and when I returned it was difficult to resume. Then more or less last year something clicked inside of me: I felt like climbing and day after day this desire only increased. It was especially beautiful to see and rediscover my home mountains with new eyes: I explored them a bit on skis, but passing in front of a wall you have climbed and being able to see yourself again up there, immersed in that rock gives you an incredible feeling. Climbing really got me. I want to keep improving and having fun.

How did you regain contact with your body thanks to climbing?

Climbing for the first time made me

think that I have not used my body for practically the last 30 years of my life.

I asked myself: is it really possible to feel so dumb? I thought I had a good perception of my body, I can control it quite well when I play sports, yet climbing I found myself starting from -100, instead of 0. Despite the difficulty, I found it very fascinating to know my body in a more detailed, more precise way. In many sports I have practiced up to now, it was enough to open the brake and "give it" and often with a rough movement you could get away with it, while this is not possible with climbing. It was also nice because I think I waited for the right moment in my life to seriously approach this discipline, I needed a slow sport, where you just can’t believe and give it all, on the contrary, you have to control your breathing, and to be able to make a movement you have to change the position of one foot by 2 centimeters. I rediscovered my body and it was fascinating, like looking at my home mountains with different eyes. Seeing the small improvements, which came little by little, gave me great satisfaction. Certainly due to the injury (I broke my fibula, ankle and all ligaments), climbing was one of the best rehabilitations

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I could do: it gave me the opportunity to have a very detailed proprioception.

It was a very interesting summer.

What do you bring with you thanks to these new experiences in the next ski season? If someone had told me a few years ago that I would have done what I did this summer in the mountains, I would have thought it was a joke. I think these experiences will give me a great hand in being exposed in the mountains on skis, it will give me even more confidence to ski in harsh environments. This winter, among the various projects, I have one that has a somewhat mountaineering feel, which I should have already done last year and which, however, for various reasons I decided to postpone.

I'm glad I did it because now I have a little more experience on how to move on these ridges, how to protect myself, how to secure my partner. Mountaineering has opened up a world of possibilities for me and I loved it. I could never have thought that climbing a crest for hours could have taken me so much and instead I'm super motivating to continue in this direction and slowly move from freestyle to something new: I have new dreams and new goals.

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Tell us something you've never done and would like to do this winter. I want to learn how to do something else in the mountains besides skiing: ice, mixed and what winter will bring. Mountaineering is fascinating me a lot and having so much to learn I am definitely stimulated. I hope to find the right partners to do these things. At first I wasn't very aware of what I was doing, then over time I realized the seriousness of it, it's not a joke. When you are connected to someone else you have such a strong connection that I did not know have when skiing. You can't climb with anyone. I find it very interesting also on a human level. Speaking of the Tour, on the other hand, I will certainly participate, but with a minimum of unpredictability. I take life day by day.

Do you think your sponsors will also support you in these new disciplines? Luckily I work with some fantastic partners who have supported me and are still doing it. I see that it changes a bit from partner to partner: there are those who give more importance to competitions, which I can understand. I continue to compete because I like it but also because I know they like it. It is a win-win situation.

In my opinion, for many of them it is nice to see that there is an evolution, that you are not always clinging to your success. If I continue to ski well on the Tour I am happy but if younger and stronger girls will show up I will be happy too because this is how it has to go. I think all in all everyone is enjoying my evolution and if not, it doesn't matter, I'll do what I feel because it usually turns out to be the right thing.

My biggest dream would be to become a Mountain Guide, and I think that for many brands this transition from athlete to guide can be interesting (if I ever manage to do it), we can then continue to collaborate in another way and create something beautiful.

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deo in which you talk about the accident where you helped, made me reflect on the fact that it must be a great burden to "influence" or rather, inspire someone. What do you feel like transmitting to those who follow and admire you and what do you find it difficult to communicate even though you would you like to share? I recently had a conversation about this because one of the projects I would like to shed light on is about mountain safety. Part of the project is social media and these relatively young tools: I think the consequences they have on younger generations are more powerful than we think. It is difficult to know because we are the first to use them and it is a beautiful way to be known, to be able to share ideas and passions, but at the same time they are also very dangerous because they are not real. On a day with bad conditions, if you make a video in the only two meters of powder you can find, you can give a distorted idea and people would believe it. I know this mechanism well: you scroll through the videos on social media and think you have been in the wrong place, at that point you have to detach yourself, take a step back and recognize that is not real life. When you are a kid (I know, because I've been 15 too) you have this mentality that makes you feel invincible and leads you to do stupid things. We didn't have these influences that told us you're cool if you do that, if you dress like this, if you do your hair like that. We had our friends and nature as inspiration, it wasn't that dangerous, at most we hurt ourselves by falling from a tree we had climbed.

Since last year I participated in an avalanche rescue in which I dug and with a friend of mine I brought out this 15-year-old guy, I will never be able to get this image out of my mind. From there I started to think much more about what I want to share with people and especially with new generations. I think that we as athletes, especially if we wear a Red Bull helmet, have a gre-

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ater responsibility than we think and an absurd power that we could use in a better way. Since last year I have tried, trying to remain an athlete and not become an avalanche bulletin, to maintain a good balance in sharing what I am going to do but with a minimum of information on what I watch, what I do, what choices I take. I think that many adults can understand that you are a pro and that you train to do what you do, while children just think “I want to do it too”. I want to make myself more useful, not only with social media: I'm organizing mountain safety camps. I hope that we athletes will be able to convey a good message to young people, not influencing them but allowing them to develop for who they are without following others.

Which women inspire you? The woman who has inspired me most in my entire life is my mom, who is a very strong woman: she practically raised me by herself. She was a downhill champion in the World Cup and at the Olympics. She is a great skier, a bit crazy and she has always introduced me to all aspects of skiing, making me practicing ski telemark since I was very young. My mum inspired me to become the woman I am today, and she is still my biggest inspiration: she has had some bad injuries and she has always recovered great, better than many younger people. The I grew up with guys, I always liked doing what they did. But when I meet a girl I feel good with, it's fantastic, it becomes wonderful to share some rough experiences together, even if it's quite rare, even in climbing. As long as you go to the crag it is full of girls, then after two hours of approach, or in a more mountainous environment you can't find so many girls anymore. This year I want to organize a ski camp for girls, because I know that skiing is a difficult world where to express yourself and is dominated by males. I hope that with the camp a lot of female energy of cool girls will be channeled to share new experiences.

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Living Dead

BY M A R TA M A N ZO N I

The streets are full of living dead.

People who complain and do nothing to change.

Animals in city cages.

Life slips through their fingers.

They can't grasp it.

"They drink without being thirsty, they chase time without ever reaching it.”

And then there are those who take their life back.

And do everything they can to live every day as if it were the last.

"Not everyone tries, few succeed."

Do you want to live or survive?

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Chapter one. The Schorderet brothers

Chapter five. Saying I love you (especially after every fight)

Forrest and Lake don’t speak much. They don’t need to. They have always understood each other with a single glance. The passion for powder has united them since they were very young and put skis on. So they quickly became two pro freeriders. On the Swiss Alps they drew lines after lines next to each other, surfing until they longer could feel their legs. With the same style.

Forrest trusts Lake, Lake trusts Forrest.

After the accident, Forrest is torn between the frustration of having exposed his brother to risks and the happiness of having organized the rescue quickly and effectively. In August 2021, the two brothers both returned together to the place where the avalanche hit them, to reconcile with the mountain. Seeing that place again was a mix of emotions. Lake and Forrest said they will never stop freeriding, they can't imagine themselves without skis. But now they are aware that they need to be much more careful in the future.

Chapter two. March 20th, 2021.

The end (or maybe not) It hasn't snowed in several weeks. It is difficult to find a little satisfaction (the one that makes you fly with your tongue out). A frustrating situation. Then, finally, here it is: white, untouched, perfect. The excitement is sky high and the only thing that matters is skiing. Without thinking.

Yet, all around, the signs are evident. You just need to observe. Forrest and Lake don't have airbags that day. They know they are taking a big risk. The descent begins. And the avalanche comes off almost immediately.

Chapter six. The mountain doesn’t know you’re an expert The video Aspects | Stories from avalanche terrain (available on YouTube and on Mammut socials) gives you the shivers. The action cameras of the two skiers remained on throughout the accident. Forrest is seen looking for his brother while Lake is buried under the snow. In the mountains, every safety decision counts, and this story teaches us never to underestimate risks, even when you are very experienced. Underestimating safety increases the chance of dying.

Also, as Forrest has shown, being trained about how to behave in the event of an accident in the mountains can be lifesaving. It is essential to check the weather forecast, be equipped with all safety devices (in the case of ski mountaineering and freeriding: Artva, shovel, probe, backpack with airbag), check the surrounding area, read the conditions of the environment in which we find ourselves and know how to call for help.

Due to climate change, it is becoming increasingly difficult to make reliable predictions on the conditions we will encounter during an outing, and this is due both to the increase in temperatures and to the occurrence of extreme and unpredictable weather conditions. This is why it should be kept in mind that what can be considered safe in the morning may no longer be safe at lunchtime. Finally, it is important to make sure to leave the right space between other skiers: a greater weight on the snow cover increases the probability of causing an avalanche and, in the event of a detachment, more people would be buried if they were very close to each other.

Chapter three. Forrest It is just a matter of seconds. You know. Forrest knows. His brother is nowhere to be seen. He immediately put the Artva in search mode and call for help. And talk to Lake. He screams all the time, never stopping. “I'm calling for help!”, “I know you're here!”, “Lake we'll get you out!”.

Forrest trembles, he is terrified. But he doesn't stop talking to his brother for a second. "I found the signal!", "Here we are Lake!". Forrest knows his brother can hear him. He wants to let him know how much he loves him.

Chapter four. Lake Lake is buried alive. He thinks it's over. Slowly he falls asleep due to the lack of oxygen. But he has his brother's voice in his head. “We're here! We’re here! We will save you!". That voice gives him hope.

He feels they are digging above him, but slowly he loses consciousness. When they take him out, however, he still moves. He breathes. The first thing he remembers is his brother Forrest bent over him. There was this light... Even if he can't say if it was real or not. Then his brother begins to touch him, and Lake realizes that it’s not a dream.

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Sofiane Sehili Cycling without sleeping

BY ANDREA BENESSO PHOTOS RUBÉN PLASENCIA & FIZIK

Sofiane Sehili is first of all a smiling French guy who transmits passion and enthusiasm, but he’s also an athlete able to win many of the toughest races on the planet, like Silk Road, French Divide, Atlas Mountain Race or Italy Divide, arriving second or third in many others. Some days ago Sofiane visited Miss Grape headquarters and we had the chance to have a long chat with him while listening to his stories.

Sofiane, everyone is talking about you.

Who are you and how did you start practicing ultracyling? I'm an ultra endurance racer and an adventure cyclist based in Paris. Since 2010 I've toured over 100.000km, visiting more than 40 countries on 5 continents. My first experience with races was the Great Divide: in 2014 I pedaled along the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in the United States. I heard that every year people would gather on this track to race nonstop, day and night, with the clock never stopping. Obviously I thought they were crazy, but the idea of taking part in this race made its way into me. Two years later, I came back to the course to race it and finished 3rd. It was much harder than I imagined but I got hooked and my ultracycling career began.

me to tackle any terrain. Lately I've been racing rougher courses so I'm thinking of maybe adding a front suspension for more comfort. When you spend 18 to 20 hours a day on your bike, comfort is speed. I like to use a full frame bag to make the best of the space offered by the front triangle.

It's also very convenient for me as I like to use a water bladder for hydration. I always have a Node top tube bag for my batteries, cables and chargers. I use two Bud food pouches as I like to have easy and fast access to food when I'm riding. Depending on the weather conditions, I use either a Cluster 7 or Cluster 13 waterproof seat pack. For warm weather short adventures, I use the smaller one. When the temperatures are likely to go down and I need more equipment, I use the 13 liters version.

What's your favorite bike set up? I like to race with a hardtail MTB and rigid fork, with 2.25 tires. It's light and fast and allows

Your race strategy is unique. What helps me tremendously is my ability to go without (or with very little) sleep. I have a

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What helps me tremendously is my ability to go without (or with very little) sleep.

I have a touring background and I have developed a habit of being relentless and efficient, rather than just going fast and then resting.

It's an ability that is both a gift and something acquired with lots of training and experience. make them even more efficient: what are your ideas? Miss Grape bags are already very well conceived and it's hard to come up with ways to improve them.

They are the sturdiest bags I ever used, which, in my opinion, is the most important quality when you use them as much as I do. I still managed to pitch a few ideas to Michele. What I'd like to see on a seat bag, for example, is a dedicated compartment for a tracker. Things I feel I miss and could be added to the Miss Grape range is an ultralight anti-slip musette, and an ultra-compact and light bag to transport your bicycle on the train.

touring background and I have developed a habit of being relentless and efficient, rather than just going fast and then resting. It's an ability that is both a gift and something acquired with lots of training and experience.

What is your favourite race? Silk Road was probably my favorite race ever even though it was also one of, if not, the hardest. I suffered a lot but never asked myself what I was doing here. Kyrgyzstan is such a magnificent place, everyday I kept being amazed by the scenery. I am very proud that I was able win the race and I'm looking forward to giving it another go.

In your opinion, why people are so attracted by ultracyling and by bike adventures? I think as a society we've reached a level of comfort that is so high that you can often feel like it's putting you to sleep. Things are both very complex (all of the choices we have to make daily) and very predictable. When you sign up for an ultracycling race, you give up any kind of comfort and you get a chance to see where your limits are. But you also discover the simplest of life, where there's very few choices to take and one goal where you can focus all your energy. There's no meaningless questions anymore.

And on top of that, you just can't predict what's gonna happen. It's just the complete opposite of the daily routine that a lot of people are trying to flee because they need to feel alive.

Are you working on a new project?

Next year I will try to break the record of the fastest crossing of Eurasia by bike from Lisbon to Vladivostok. The current record is 64 days.

The most longest trip you've ever done?

In 2017, I rode my bike from my home in Paris to the shore of the south China sea.

A 16.624km long trip across 18 countries over the course of 88 days.

Why did you start cycling so late? If I started before, I probably would be a pro now. I like cycling without the obsession of performance and ultracycling is perfect for me, letting me discover places and meet people. Bike, that's where I feel happy and alive.

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Vanishing Lines A D O C U M E N TA RY BY PATAG O N I A TXT LUCA ALBRISI

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kiing and the mountains are part of our culture. And not only of our outdoor culture, but of our most transversal and popular culture. Just think of how much the “skiing holiday", whether it is a ski week or simply a winter holiday in the mountains, is part of the most common way of imagining winter holidays. Many of us grew up during the greatest moments of glory of some of the best alpine skiing athletes that Italy had and this has certainly amplified and consolidated a bond, albeit at times ephemeral, with the world of skiing and mountain from also those who live the mountain for a few days a year.

a debate which, fortunately, has intensified in the face of the evidence of the tangible climate/ environmental problems we are experiencing.

Vanishing Lines, the new Patagonia documentary recently produced in Europe and distributed globally, aims to highlight the threat of some new ski facilities planned in the wild places of the Austrian Alps. In particular, the project relating to the Pitztal/Ötztal glacier environment which aims to create the largest glacier ski resort in Europe whose works, as explained by Benjamin Stern (Austrian Alpine Club - Spatial Planning & Nature Conservation) would involve an irreversible transformation of a high mountain environment.

It goes without saying that the aspect of the mountain that most concerns resorts has always been part of our imagination and of what we expect to find in an alpine environment. Given these assumptions, it is therefore not surprising that the issue regarding resorts expansion is one of the most heartfelt and discussed at a national level as regards the delicate balance between the development and protection of alpine areas.

And I am also aware, from experience, of how difficult it is to tackle this issue due not only to its technical complexity but also due to the multiple points of view that can, and must, be taken into consideration.

This would be enough to raise concrete doubts regarding such a project (as well as many others), if we also consider that the Alps represent the most developed and man-made high altitude areas in the world and that, due to climate change, glaciers will practically disappear by 2050, so people started to wonder what is the meaning, from an ethical and economical point of view, of projects of this type.

Considering the naturalistic side, glaciers, in fact, testifies Dr. Birgit Sattler, researcher of the limnology department of the University of Innsbruck, represent unique environments with an enormous environmental value whose water coming from the melting of 1mm of ice/snow can contain millions of lives with a specific role for the balance of the surrounding ecosystem and beyond. And there are two main factors that undermine this balance, one is global warming and the other is the relentless work of man who tries to exploit these spaces for tourism purposes.

Cultural and economic scenarios similar to ours, even if with some differences, are present in the various European countries that share the particularity of having the Alps within their borders. In most of these European countries, the debate on the real sustainability, both environmental and economic, of systems linked to ski resorts has been particularly heated for years,

Alps represent the most developed and man-made high altitude areas in the world and, due to climate change, glaciers will practically disappear by 2050, so people started to wonder what is the meaning, from an ethical and economical point of view, of projects of this type.

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Therefore, both of the causes that put these high mountain spaces at risk are sadly anthropogenic. It would then be necessary to safeguard glaciers, adds Dr. Sattler, to begin to envision a type of tourism that can really be in synergy with the alpine areas rather than considering the latter as a simple economic resource. Certainly, in my opinion, in the generalized greenwashing landscape such as the one we are living in, it is increasingly difficult to be able to identify real sustainable tourism (and development) projects.

Precisely for this reason I am convinced that an ever greater information and dissemination of outdoor/sustainable culture is necessary to raise a real awareness in the individual that can then be reflected in the political and market choices that people make every day.

Therefore, the transition from awareness to action must represent a fundamental step for anyone who cares about these places and their intrinsic value because the real problem, as noted by Dr. Gerd Estermann (chemist and founder of Citizens' Initiative Feldring) lies in the fact that, at apolitical level, business has always had strong lobbies on its side while environment has never had any. At least until now.

And I believe this is one of the main cornerstones on which it is necessary to rotate the most activist part of the outdoor world, trying to create more and more information about projects similar to the one examined in Vanishing Lines but by which we are literally surrounded also on our side of the Alps. It is essential to understand what is really important in the increasingly unsustainable system we are carried on, both from an environmental and an economic point of view. And following what Dr. Estermann added, thinking that whatever we do cannot make a difference in any case is not useful to anyone, because if every single person interested in these issues joins in some way an association or a group of activists, the dynamics would change completely and we could really make a difference by reaching unimaginable goals.

It is undeniable that as outdoorers linked to the world of snow we live in the contradiction of being what we are also thanks to the facilities and the role they played in our learning process of these disciplines, as also underlined by Lena Stoffel and Mitch Tölderer, respectively a skier and a snowboarder.

But the difference we can make lies precisely in asking ourselves to what extent it makes sense to continue with development policies of this kind and not be afraid "to express dissent towards the continuous expansion of ski resorts (in favor of) the conservation of our last natural mountain landscapes left over” Mitch says. This is also to ensure that our children can still enjoy uncontaminated natural spaces that will, however, be profoundly different from how we have been able to experience in the past.

As I were saying, I am convinced that skiing and the mountains are deeply part of our culture. But even more I am convinced that the time has come to change this culture, rebuilding it from below, so that it can lead us towards a new interpretation of alpine spaces that can be respectful of the indispensable natural wealth that they represent.

If every single person interested in these issues joins in some way an association or a group of activists, the dynamics would change completely and we could really make a difference by reaching unimaginable goals.

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Across Emptiness A D O C U M E N TA RY BY LU CA A L B R I S I TEXT ELISA BESSEGA

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Spoiler: there is a significant amount of mustache in this documentary.

Few curves in powder and no slow motion. In short, little snow porn and a lot of real punk on crust. We like the outdoors staged by recreating the perfect conditions for filming memorable tricks, but let's face it, reality goes far beyond saturated colors and impressive descents. In a multi-day crossing, especially if organized in such an uncertain historical period, the challenge is to get by well with what you find, and we often found crust, but also an intense experience that is worth sharing. The truth is that we don't go to the mountains just for powder, and above all, there is much more to say about the mountains.

Across Emptiness tells a real journey between the peaks of the Fassa and Gardena Dolomites, through the two voids of Alpine modernity: the natural and unspoiled space of the less served valleys (an apparent void, because it is full of life and potential for exploration) and the artificial space, the one of crowded ski lifts left empty during the pandemic. Two opposite environments that often coexist within a few kilometers, both extremely familiar yet difficult to conceive as part of a single reality.

Luca Albrisi, splitboarder, director and filmmaker, took advantage of the particular conditions of the 2021 winter to try to overcome this dichotomy, observing those territories with the eyes of those who use skins to cross them both.

anthropogenic spaces. The untouched snow on the slopes, usually streaked by the passage of thousands of skiers, today will only record our track.

After having climbed some lines up the top, Luca and his partners chase each other between the pylons and the snow cannons at rest, weaving harmonic curves intersecting the straight shadow of the bare lifts and draw shapes full of life where there were only the signs of a missed season. I observe the surreal scene from the service ladder of a pylon and try to transform it into an image.

Just 24 hours earlier we were in a completely different environment, astride the saddle that divides the north side of the Marmolada from the wild Val Contrin, looking south in search of the safest line to overcome the rocky crags below us, ready to immerse ourselves in a crusty amphitheater devoid of human footprints. The contrast makes me doubt that I have only been on the road for two days.

The journey begins on the slopes of the Queen of the Dolomites, one of the most sought-after peaks for tourists from all over the world. I joined the group with the excuse of taking some pictures, but the real reason why I am there is that I have always asked myself the questions from which Across was born: what happen to a place when the function for which was created no longer exists? In the era in which entire Alpine territories survive thanks to the monoculture of skiing, and with the ghost of climate change upon us, what will remain when "there is nothing left to sell"?

The original idea of Across dates back to four years ago, Covid was not planned at the time and that "artificial void" of the deserted resorts should have been a "full". The itinerary was conceived as an opportunity to tell the coexistence of highly anthropized mountain areas, often saturated by an out-of-control tourist presence, and wild environments, in the hope that showing contrasts and connections would lead to perceive them as faces of a single reality to be managed. as a whole.

The pandemic risked destroying the project, but it only made certain dynamics more evident: when a territory entrusts its development possibilities to the tourist part alone, it puts in place a series of irreversible mechanisms that empty it of meaning.

These reflections are enriched with new nuances during the second day of the crossing, when we wake up with sleeping bags swollen with humidity and covered with a thin layer of snow. We spent the night camping under the front porch of the station close to the lifts which, like all the others, will be closed for that year. During the lockdown it was said that nature was reclaiming its own spaces, and that morning we feel exactly that: like wild animals finding new ways to exploit disused

It is the destiny of non-places, those standard spaces created ad hoc to respond to unique needs.

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Shopping centers, airports, motorway restaurants, franchises and to a certain extent, as we have witnessed, even ski resorts are non-places. They are spaces equal to each other even when they are hundreds of kilometers away, they are only minimally linked to the culture and peculiarities of the territory that hosts them because they serve a unique commercial function, although they are frequented by thousands of individuals, they do not give life to real communities, all people are passing through and most of them cross each other without ever meeting. What characterizes a non-place is that, if that function for which it was born fails, it no longer makes sense to exist.

As I was saying, everyone here lives in the mountains and yet they feel the fear of being without them. Not without work, but without spaces free from the rules of an outdoor that increasingly resembles controlled entertainment, everywhere equal to itself. Without a nature that makes you feel at home for real. Without real places to find a bit of slowness and authenticity, and a connection with a deeper essence than the mere characteristic of "consumers" with which we are too often identified. I realize that behind every ecological accent of these reflections, there is in reality the selfish need to find in the wilderness a way of escape, or even of simple entertainment. The natural/artificial dichotomy is only apparent and the problem of the anthropogenic presence of masses at high altitudes no longer concerns only the slopes occupied by the resorts: it is all connected, we cannot talk about safeguarding the alpine environment without considering the development needs of the high lands, and vice versa.

An airport, without the possibility of traveling, remains a huge unusable warehouse. A mountain saturated with resorts loses its original identity, and once the downhill skiing is removed it has nothing more to offer, neither to tourists nor to the communities that are rooted there. Like the sea coast in winter. Across Emptiness wants to tell just this, not the void left by the retreating glaciers, but the one of the valleys with closed resorts, which makes it clear what remains if that central point on which they stand is removed. It does not do it in a judgmental tone, but with the words of those who live in the mountains and deeply love the territory they cross. It accompanies you through the beauty of the Dolomites, but only to show you that they are much more than a series of peaks on a postcard and that behind each peak there is a valley made up of people.

Bored and oppressed by the artificial environment, we turn to the world of powder looking for solitude and authenticity, in a certain sense we turn our backs to the conflict hoping to find a personal solution in isolation. We forget, however, that like us thousands of other mountain lovers want to do the same, and the market is ready to meet this new demand. Just think about he boom of ski mountaineering in recent years, but also of the rapidly growing heli-skiing and cat skiing industry, or of the fact that more and more resorts are opening whole new sectors for freeriding. Will we continue to copy the same paradigms, transforming everything that is not yet controlled into controlled entertainment?

We discuss these topics as we heat up dinner in the jet-boil with our legs already in the sleeping bags. The beauty of shooting with this group of bearded and tattooed disreputable guys is that no one ever takes themselves too seriously, and when the speech takes on too courtly tones, there’s always someone that says something stupid.

For decency, the director cut the most colorful dialogues, but there is still no risk of falling into a composite living room environmentalism. Also because all those who took part in this documentary earn their living thanks to the mountains and outdoor activities. There are those who are Mountain Guides, those who are snowboard instructors, those who professionally shoot mountains and those who sell sporting goods. (Except Silvia, the author of the soundtrack. She is a real composer, but she is perhaps tied to the mountains more than anyone because she was born and lives in one of the small villages we passed through).

Across suggests that it takes courage to take action to address the complexity of the crisis, and to do so not only as individuals but as a mountain and outdoor community. Take note that we will have to accept the presence of a certain economy but without expanding it, we have to learn to contain it and look for alternative ways in accordance with the nuances and peculiarities of each territory, without insisting too much on yes or no: like the documentary, which begins in black and white, but ends with a liberating run on a sunset full of different shades.

Take action with The Outdoor Manifesto www.theoutdoormanifesto.org

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A challenge higher than Mont Blanc.

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Klaus & Hervé Barmasse together on a four-thousander.

Tudor Laurini, aka Klaus, realized one of his childhood dreams together with an exceptional guide.

He climbed Mont Blanc with Hervé Barmasse, but he went up there for a reason.

Tudor Laurini is a content creator, a persone who produces content for social media, mainly for YouTube and Instagram, where you can find it under the nickname of Klaus. The passion for videos led him to do this job but, in his life, there is an even more ancestral passion, the one for the mountains. That’s why he was at the top of Mont Blanc together with Hervé Barmasse, producing contents for his channel and, at the same time, fulfilling one of his greatest wishes: climbing the 4809 meters of Mont Blanc: “I have dreamed of it for at least 10 years”. Since he is now 24 we can say that he has dreamed of it for most of the time in his adult life.

skiing was so much fun, let alone climbing!"

So, last September, with cameras and video gear and with the company of Hervé Barmasse, Tudor fulfilled his dream, supported by Flowe, a banking company that has made sustainability, environmental and social, its core business. In fact, the work of Tudor/Klaus is exactly this: to create content that has an informative or entertainment value and that can, at the same time, convey the values and interests of a company or a client. In this case, the challenge, in addition to the climb itself, was to create videos aimed at promoting a culture of the mountains and outdoor life that is respectful of the environment. You can do mountaineering in many ways, and Klaus has chosen, together and thanks to the guidance of Hervé, to tell a pure one, where you leave no trace of your passage and where a peak is not conquered, but just reached.

"A colleague of my father told me about it for the first time, he was the one who taught me how to ski, which was incredible for me at the time, and he told me stories that impressed me a lot: he said that the most beautiful thing he had done in the mountains was climbing Mont Blanc. If

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A colleague of my father told me about it for the first time, he was the one who taught me how to ski, which was incredible for me at the time, and he told me stories that impressed me a lot: he said that the most beautiful thing he had done in the mountains was climbing Mont Blanc.

If skiing was so much fun, let alone climbing!"

What was the most exciting aspect of this challenge? Let's say that the challenge was twofold: reaching Mont Blanc, but also shooting a video, but we had a terrible day and nothing was working up there. There were clouds, cold and wind over 50km/h, those weren't exactly the best conditions for filming a documentary. Shooting in those conditions means double the effort.

Mont Blanc. The difficulty is that you start from there and reach the first peak, which is Tachil, that is very steep and when you get to the top, believe me, it is difficult to think of having to climb two more mountains. In fact, once there, they told me that once you get on the top of Tachil, which is the hardest one, the rest is long, but the worst part is over. To encourage me, Hervé kept repeating me that we were at a good point, even though we had practically covered a quarter of the route.

Did you train for it? Not a lot on a physical level, even though I've been practicing ski mountaineering for 4 years now, but I had the right mindset. It has been one of my main goals for many years, I should have done it last year, but the day I should have left for the mountains was the day Milan started its first lockdown, and I did not leave in the end. I should have started at that moment the training that was supposed to take me to Mont Blanc in June.

I have not practiced mountaineering, but in the meantime I have accomplished other beautiful and equally demanding projects, such as going from Venice to Cortina by bike: from 0 to 3000 meters above sea level, the last part on skins.

And when you reached the top? We’ve been on the top maybe for 4 minutes. We were able to film for just a few minutes, because Hervé didn't want us to get cold.

There is no video of the descent because we were all super tired. My knees felt very heavy and to go down the Tachil we were on a double rope team, it was a continuous suffering.

Are you already thinking about your next challenge? The next thing I will try to do with Hervé will be climbing Matterhorn. Together with Hervé and CAI I’ve created this project called We Club: the goal is to rediscover Italian mountains, but also all the various disciplines that can be done in the mountains, like ski mountaineering, ice climbing, climbing, hiking, all things that basically I don't know anything about and therefore are real challenges for me, but through them I hope I will be able to bring my audience closer to the alpine environment.

So? How did it go? It has been super tough, but also an amazing experience.

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Hervé climbs in a pure alpine style. For us, to say, he has chosen the most difficult route, the classic route: many expeditions for Mont Blanc depart from the nearest refuges.

I only discovered it once there and at first I felt a little upset, but then I realized that it was the right choice to climb the complete route, even if more complicated.

Did you feel at ease with Hervé’s style?

Hervé climbs in a pure alpine style. For us, to say, he has chosen the most difficult route, the classic route: many expeditions for Mont Blanc depart from the nearest refuges. I only discovered it once there and at first I felt a little upset, but then I realized that it was the right choice to climb the complete route, even if more complicated. I do not deny that now I would like to try again to do it in an even purer style, therefore starting from the sea. As I did from 0 to 3000 I would like to do from 0 to 4000 meters.

Going back at what you’re good at: what future do you see for content creation linked to the mountain world? In my opinion we are already moving towards a positive moment with respect to this type of content. I started making videos about mountains 5/6 years ago, when it wasn't so fashionable. With other more pop content I reached 2 or 300 thousand views and then with these, which required me much more time and money, both to film and to edit them, a tenth of the views compared to others videos, but I continued to do them out of passion. So I discovered telemark and ski mountaineering, telling them on YouTube with pop nuances and they started to get better and better. To date, a beautiful community of creators linked to the mountains has been created, one that I really like and admire, for example, is Homer (@omeromartinello), who talks about the mountains with an emphasis above all on respect for nature. During the next Trento Film Festival, Hervé and I will launch a digital edition where there will be the opportunity for content creators to upload their own content.

Have you seen the photo posted by Nirmal Purja of the queue of people waiting to climb Everest? By now Everest has become a peak that everyone wants to climb out of ego, because in the end it's just a question of money: you pay, they take you to base camp and then you climb with a rope team. The problem is the environmental impact of all this. Since I met Hervé I have started documenting on this aspect and I have discovered how most mountaineers carry out their expeditions thanks above all to technology spreading a distorted idea of reaching a summit: the photo taken by Nirmal on Everest is the clear example of how the issue of mountaineering has been commercialized.

Is the kind of challenge fundamental, in your opinion, in this type of storytelling? For me, more than anything else, the goal and the path to take to get there are important, the challenge as an end in itself doesn’t make sense to me..

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Paolo Marazzi Mustache, Patagonia and resilience

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I see him coming on a white van, he smiles and says to me: "There is wind and low clouds, shall we go or do we move away?" “It's not a problem for me, you?", he looks at the mountains and replies "I would say no!" So my day with Paolo Marazzi begins, a day dedicated to skiing, freshly fallen snow, clouds and lots of wind. In addition to being a Mountain Guide, he is part of Ragni di Lecco and of the team of athletes of Alba Optics, Black Diamond, Scarpa and Arc'teryx. If I had to describe him in three words I would say: mustache, Patagonia and resilience.

The love for the outdoors, mountains and mountaineering are rooted in your family, am I wrong? You’re not wrong. My grandpa Piero, the dad of my dad, who died a few years before I was born, was a mountaineer in the deepest sense of the term. He went to the mountains because he couldn't do without it, almost out of a sense of need.

Thanks to him, my father and my uncle also inherited the passion for the mountains and concentrated on skiing, without climbing. To be clear, for my father's eighteenth birthday my grandfather asked him to choose between a car and a ski trip and he preferred to go skiing. As a result, my brothers and I have also learned to love the mountains. The first time I climbed I was 4 years old and the first time I skied in Val di Mello I was 16. I loved being in contact with the mountains more than going dancing with my friends. I have never been forced to play sports, it has always been my choice, even if being surrounded by people who love the mountains has influenced my curiosity towards that world. One of my fa-

ther's best Christmas gifts was a guide about Patagonia, in the hope that it would be useful to me. It really was because I've been there already 6 times.

Talking about Patagonia, you’re about to leave on January 7th, can you tell us what are you going to do there? Do you have any worries? What will you do to cross the glacier? I can't tell exactly what I’m going to do.

Right now there is nothing that worries me.

Maybe when I will be there it will be different and I will come back, but if I have some worries right now I probably shouldn't even leave. In my opinion, the most important thing for a mountaineer is to know how to give up when you don’t feel ready. We want to cross a non-classic glacier, where the fastest way to get there is to use a sail as a tow to get to the start of the route. We will have around 100kg of equipment, ropes, gear and food on the sleds with us. That’s a lot of stuff, but it is the essential for an expedition of this kind, in which the superfluous must be eliminated.

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Mountaineering means waiting: what do you usually read? What books would you recommend us? Have you ever had to leave something behind because there was no more space left? I don't usually read a lot, I usually allow myself some times in the morning to read newspapers and keep up to date with current events. While during expeditions I enjoy the pleasure of reading in the long waits that mountaineering gives you. I don't read many books about mountains, even if I have some interesting titles on mountaineering and climbing in mind.

The two books that I can recommend are "Ribelli!" by P.Cacucci and "I hope they serve beer in hell" by M.Tucker. I am a person who loves to experience books, underline them, reread them and the material aspect often mixes with the symbolic one. In fact, during my first trip in Patagonia, I had brought some books with me and on my return I was forced to burn them because they weighed too much. It was a very bad moment and by burning the material part, I also lost some of what the book had transmitted to me. Now, thankfully, I've learned how to use the Kindle, which saves me from excessive weight and the pain of having to get rid of something as precious as a book.

How was the idea of Milano Adventure born? Do you think that in recent times there has been a growing interest about the outdoor world? Milano Adventure was born from an idea I had with Matteo Bernasconi, who unfortunately is no longer here with us. Matteo and I used to go to the same climbing gym and over time we decided to create a group of Mountain Guides who worked with prices and methods that were feasible for people. We first chose the name of the project, then the idea of teamwork that people gradually began to know and appreciate. Surely Covid has "fostered" interest in the outdoor world, especially of those who use it as a relief valve from the city life, and therefore we have grown more and more.

You also organize Safety Camp, is mountain safety really so fundamental? Organizing Safety Camp we try as much as possible to sensitize people to move safely in the mountains. Acting safely is a must, because unfortunately accidents and avalanches happen. But you can always try to mitigate the risk. Learning to read a bulletin, understanding when to give up and knowing how to use the self-rescue manual well does not cost too much effort and can often save your life.

On your van there’s a sticker that says “Home is where you park it”. If you weren't a Guide, would you still travel that much? I would use it even more, because if I weren’t a Guide I would always be somewhere climbing.

The van is like a hotel, but you have the advantage of being able to stop it wherever you want.

You have different brands that support you on your journeys, are there any products which you cannot leave without?

The greatest support comes from Ragni di Lecco, Alba Optics, Black Diamond, Scarpa e Arc'teryx. Luckily I'm dressed from head to toe. Undoubtedly, eyewear is an important element in mountaineering and Alba Optics, a family-run brand, is very helpful and open to communicating with athletes. I asked them for personalized glasses, with 4 protective lenses with nose pads and blinders, which they had never fitted before because they are only useful for those who climb a glacier.

From this fact I understood that not only it is a company capable of meeting customer needs and with whom I can speak the same language, but it is also a brand ready to design a better product together.

Have you already something planned after Patagonia? I have no definite plans regarding the upcoming future. I will definitely try to climb an 8b in the gym and I will want to go back to climbing because in Patagonia I will not have the chance to do it. I would like to stay with my sweetheart and return to Val di Mello, perhaps thinking about a project to safeguard it.

Will we ever see you without a mustache?

No, I don't think I'll ever cut them. They are my distinctive feature.

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If walls used tinder A Greenland adventure by Matteo Della Bordella, Silvan Schüpbach and Symon Welfringer

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In telling us about his latest adventure, Matteo Della Bordella explained to us how great mountaineering projects are born.

The last wall that made his heart beat was that one called Siren Tower, in Greenland: this is how it went.

Matteo della Bordella, 1984, is one of the strongest Italian mountaineers: he is the president of the legendary Ragni di Lecco and is collecting epic feats around the world. The last in chronological order became material for a documentary sponsored by Vibram, which bears the signature of Fulvio Mariani: Greenland - An adventure

by Matteo Della Bordella, Silvan Schüpbach and Symon Welfringer. What the three mountaineers completed was an epic journey through one of the most remote regions in the world, we’re talking about Mythics Cirque in Greenland that they crossed by kayaking, between icebergs and ocean currents, in order to arrive in front of the target wall: Siren Tower.

credible and arctic landscape of Greenland: frames that make you want to take a kayak and set out to explore, even if Matteo, Silvan and Symon’s route has been anything but child's play.

“We paddled 350 kilometers round trip, but it was worth it. I had already done other expeditions where I combined kayaking and climbing and I must say that this makes the journey, the exploration, more complete: it is a full-blown adventure. The wall to climb is still the highlight, and in this case I have to say it was a great climb, but adding an approach like that you can really enjoy the journey: you feel free. You explore a territory, earning it little by little. That’s not the case when you decide to just go, stop and come home: you experience the journey in a very intense way and for me this is the important thing. Adventures like this reflect my way of seeing mountaineering in general.”

I met Matteo at Vibram Connection Lab on the evening of the presentation of the short movie, which for 25 minutes transported us to the in-

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The world of mountaineering nowadays seems to be a bit polarized: on the one hand there are hyperbolic adventures, records to set, on the other hand the purest concept of an ethical and least invasive approach to the mountains. What do you think about it?

mountains, but also mixed walls, which I like by the way, but rock walls are cooler. But each experience is unique: in my travels I tried different types of walls. In Greenland I found a specific kind of wall, in Bhãgãrathã, in India, it was instead a whole different type of expedition: the fundamental thing for me it is that there is something that strikes me. The walls that for me are a safe match are sharp, difficult and possibly never climbed by anyone. Then I always like to add some elements that make the climb not so easy. In Patagonia the coefficient of difficulty is given by the weather conditions, but altitude can also be an importante element: in India we climbed at an altitude of 6000 meters, which is not like climbing at sea level. In Greenland, on the other hand, there were many unknown aspects related to the journey, starting from the exploration and the wall itself, because we practically had no information. The journey to get to the foot of Siren Tower was not at all obvious and, in addition, we did not have any information about the wall.

For me, the more technology you use, the less your challenge is worth. If you start using helicopters to move here and there, if every day you are connected and you have all the equipment carried by others, if you use fixed ropes and you have all kinds of gear, then for me the spirit of mountaineering, exploration and adventure gets lost. As a result, everything you do, however spectacular it may be, loses its value.

From this point of view, your trip to Greenland was quite "pure". We liked the idea of​​ starting from Tasiilaq, the last town closest to the Mythics Cirque, and from there arriving in front of Siren Tower, getting by on our own, loading everything onto our kayaks. It is not something that we invented, others have done it in the past. The first time I heard about it was from Stefan Glowacz, who did the same 20, 30 years ago, and I have been fascinated by it ever since. I read his books and imagined situations like the one in the book White Fang, where you live a complete adventure, not just a climb. Fortunately, we did not face anything unexpected, but enjoyed the whole dimension of travel and exploration.

Did you face any critical moments? Yes, when climbing. Although this expedition involved several aspects, the most challenging part was that, because the route was not evident and in addition it was difficult. We climbed slowly, for a few days only 100-120 meters a day: Silvan suffered from arm pain because of kayaking, while Symon and I were pretty tired and fell a few times. On the fourth day we were really undecided about what to do, we also teared up 2 of the 3 portaledges we were sleeping on. But we kept going and on the fourth day, luckily, we made it through the hardest part, then on the fifth day the climb became a little easier, so we reached the top, and then went down on the sixth day.

I have always asked myself: how do you choose an expedition? Is there a wall calling you, or do you start thinking about what your next goal could be? You take the globe, turn it and choose a random spot. Just kidding.

But you could also do it, but the reality is that in the end, as always, everything comes from a photo, from an image. If I look at 10 photos, of 10 different mountains, maybe 9 of them won't tell me anything and then 1 is love at first sight: I see it and I think I want to climb it. The desire, the instinct of wanting to climb a mountain is the first thing: usually, for me, it happens with mountains with a slender, sharp, difficult shape, and with rock walls. These are the mountains that make me ignite the spark.

How is the wall from a technical point of view? It is a 800 meters high compact granite wall: we climbed it with mobile protections.

The real difficulty was the route: there were no cracks, or points where it was evident you could have climbed from that point on. It was necessary to invent how to climb and how to join different routes, holds and supports: it was a question of interpreting the rock.

What degree of difficulty is it? 7c.

If walls used Tinder, what would you discard and what would you keep instead? I would certainly discard snow-covered round-shaped

What name did you give to the route? Forum!

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needed an international name because the expedition was made up of an Italian, a Swiss and a French guy, and in the end Forum is a Latin word and everyone was happy with it. Many times it happens that in a group there is an obvious leader, a person that others usually follow, but in this case there wasn’t any: everyone always wanted to have their say on how to proceed. Then in the end we came to a shared conclusion, but sometimes it really felt like a conciliatory. The one who is climbing first at a given moment is the one who decides: in our case the discussions focused more about the route and about understanding where to go, then in the end we always came to a solution in a reasoned and shared way.

is my favorite season precisely because you can climb many alpine walls.

“La via meno battuta” is the title of the book you wrote in 2019, do you like to be unconventional? The choices I take are not based on external factors, or social conditioning, but they must come from within and I have to believe in them first of all. “La via meno battuta” means “the route less traveled” that for me represents the fact that, although some people aim for more noble and surprising climbs, I like to face the more adventurous and authentic ones, which perhaps are less known. Where there are new routes, you experience the mountains in a different way and, above all, enjoy great mountaineering.

You are often described as the next great Italian mountaineer: do you ever feel the pressure? I would say no: I do what I can do. Fortunately, I always have new ideas, enthusiasm and desire. I can still count on them and on my body, which for the moment has always followed me, so I do what I can. At the beginning, when I was younger, it was difficult not to be influenced.

Then, over the years, I have learned more and more to ignore it: I like doing things for myself, because I feel the need to do them.

Do you already have your next adventure in mind? The next route? In my 2022 there will still be Patagonia, I want to carry on the project that was born together with Matteo Bernasconi (who died in May 2020 hit by an avalanche in Valtellina) and Matteo Pasquetto (who died in August 2020 during an expedition on Grandes Jorasses), who passed away two years ago. We wanted to open a new route on Cerro Torre: it is a huge project, we have already tried it twice and had to give up, let's see if this can be the right year or not. For me it will still be a way of honoring their memory.

Not even from the sponsors? Often they’re the ones who take care of the expenses involved. I think that the great added value is given by ideas: I like the fact that I always come up with new things, but doing that just in order to amaze does not interest me. Fortunately, the process with my sponsors is always very linear: when I have an idea with my teammates, I talk about it with the brands that could help me to make it happen, then they can communicate it in a certain way. The opposite never happens, which means that I never feel pressured to do something to please this or that brand.

Your father, your friends: mountaineering has taken many of your loved ones away from you. How can you balance that with your great passion for the mountains? I experienced it for the first time with my dad, which was the hardest loss linked to an accident in the mountains, but the truth is that it is always very hard, that was also the case with Berna and Pasquetto. But clearly, when you've already been through a similar situation, you face it in a very different way. There is certainly an awareness of what can happen. That means that when you embark on certain adventure, or in certain situations, you are aware of the risks you are running and you accept them. The absurd thing is that, many times, accidents do not happen when you are facing dangerous climbs, or incredible ascensions, but they happen in contexts in which you would least imagine it. And that makes you say that either you accept it as part of the game, or you don't.

You've climbed incredible peaks all over the world, but you also love to your home mountains, right? I love them a lot, I’ve arrived here just a few minutes ago because I was still climbing a route today. Of the Grigne chain, my favorite route is Sasso Cavallo: a route that we established a few years ago on a beautiful face, especially during the winter season. In the summer, on the other hand, I would say Mont Blanc or the Dolomites, which are the best known places, it is true, but there is a reason why! Summer

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What a Run! Markus Eder

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If a freerider were to describe his ideal day, he couldn't do it better than how Markus Eder did in the docufilm he shot for Red Bull: The Ultimate Run. I think the best comment on this video is your smile in the final scene, the one of a child in his favorite playground. The mountains make me feel free: when skiing, and practicing sports in general, I feel at ease. It doesn't always happen in everyday life, I feel normal, which is fine, but only sports and mountains allow me to feel special, to be in my element, where life is much simpler, because everything is under control. .

The immaculate peak of Zermatt, woods, crevasses, caves, rails, pick ups and even a castle: in The Ultimate Run, Markus Eder has built the perfect mountain, the one that would drive any freerider out of his mind. The South Tyrolean athlete, who in 2019 won the Freeride World Tour, has always had a passion for videomaking and, with this documentary shot for Red Bull, he has shown he has a talent not only for freeridering, but also for directing . The video, which on YouTube has reached millions of views in a few days, consists of 10 minutes of pure adrenaline thanks to Markus’ endless tricks between the Swiss Alps and the Klausberg area, where he grew up, mixing powder, park and urban. All assembled as if it were a single descent, from morning until evening, The Ultimate Run, in fact.

Trust me, that's true. Markus feels much more at ease when under his feet, or rather under his skis, there’s the void, or meters of powder, rather than sitting to answer questions, or to do what "ordinary" people do, who gets tachycardia just from watching him doing what he does.

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Many people would disagree about your definition of control. When freeriding, or riding in the park, but also on a normal day of skiing, I enter what is called a flow state, things happen normally, without me having to really think about it.

wanted to win, not even in the Freeride World Tour, but to leave a mark. The real goal has always been to have all the possible support for this project that I have been carrying inside for so long. One of the hardest things was finding the right spot to jump on the truck: the original idea, 7 years ago, was to do it on a bus, but I had to change that to be able to go higher, where the roads are narrower and there’s more snow and especially less traffic. I also used Google Maps and Street View a lot, I scanned every inch of South Tyrol and Trentino: for example, I found the mine. It was like putting together a puzzle.

When was the idea of shooting ​​ this video born? To tell the truth, I've been thinking about it for seven years. I had also started shooting at that time, but then I dislocated my shoulder on the first take. But now I’m glad that happened: the idea was at a much more basic level, as well as my skills as a skier, the time spent helped the project grow over the years along with my tricks and ability. The only thing that has remained the same is the title.

Many of the scenes are shot right in the area where you learned to ski. A tribute to your homeland? I am super proud that most of the video was shot in my home mountains, there are some scenes filmed in the same resort where I learned to ski. Then there are all the secret places where I always go with my friends, but I had never filmed anything there. But the real homage is to the place where my father was born: St. Taufers Castle. Ours was a poor family and, in the period in which they built the house, alone and in many years, the mayor had given him permission to live in the castle.

Seven years to develop the idea and two to realize it, but it was worth it. These have been two beautiful and demanding years, not only the period in which we filmed, but also in the post-production part, in which we worked to give the feeling of a unique descent. It was great to work with the video production company (Legs of Steel, headed by former professional snowboarder Christoph Thorensen) and absorb their passion. Everyone put a lot of dedication into it and gave so much that I continually thought that I couldn't afford to make a mistake: if I got hurt, the project was lost.

What feedback did you get from other athletes? All my child idols texted me: it was incredible. Tanner Hall, Julien Renier, Mike Douglas, the only one missing however, is my greatest myth, the athlete I have always been inspired by: Candide Thovex.

The bond with the crew in projects like this is fundamental: you risk, but they risk too.

Legs of Steel was founded by professional skiers, they all have a lot of experience: for us safety comes first and we have done the avalanche training together: awareness and training in these situations are never enough and when we were shooting on powder there were just 4 or 5 of us, you can not have the situation totally under control otherwise.

Did you get things off your chest with this movie? Actually, yes. And the great thing is that I've never been in this situation: in the past, every time I finished a season, I knew how it went, but I also knew I could do better. For the first time in my life I find myself thinking: how am I going to do better than this? It is a somewhat strange situation, but it is also a liberation. Skiing has given me so much in life, and it has taught me so much even off the slopes, I hope to be able to transfer some of my motivation to someone else.

Even the location scouting part must have been pretty challenging too. When I won the Freeride World Tour I was very tired, even mentally. I've never put my skis away so early in a season: the only time I went out after the FWT was with my phone and drone to go and look for locations for The Ultimate Run. I never just

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These have been two beautiful and demanding years, not only the period in which we filmed, but also in the post-production part, in which we worked to give the feeling of a unique descent. It was great to work with the video production company and absorb their passion. Everyone put a lot of dedication into it and gave so much that I continually thought that I couldn't afford to make a mistake: if I got hurt, the project was lost. the instructor, who constantly told us what we could or could not do, he always got angry with me because every time he turned he found me jumping on the edge of the runway. But it is from the age of 14 that I seriously started doing freeriding and freestyle: one of my best friends had given me the first ski movie, that was something that came from North America: a video party without history and without comment, just skiers doing tricks all in a row. I grew up in a valley, at the time without internet and without social media, and I had never seen anything like that: for me it was as if those people came from another planet, I watched it nonstop.

When they tell me that I am reckless, I always reply that it is not true, that it is all calculated.

But that moment wasn’t and I could have really hurt myself. I felt bad for days after that jump. I could have lost a lot.

The first time I interviewed you, many years ago, you were already talking about your passion for videomaking, should we expect a career change or will you compete again? Balance has always been important to me: when I do a lot of powder then I can't wait to go to the snow park and vice versa, but the same happens with shooting and competitions. When I competed in the Freeride World Tour I was looking forward to filming, but now that I have dedicated myself only to this for two years, I wouldn’t mind going back to competing. I will definitely partecipate ib one stage of the FWT (before finishing the interview the stages have already become two, and probably will grow even more, ed). One thing I am sure of is that I can't wait to go back to skiing, I am happy that lifts are reopening.

In the first few minutes of the video you take a huge jump but with a, let's say, abrupt landing. What happened? That moment for me represents a great shame in reality. Not because of the fall itself, which it happens, but because I am usually always very careful. I fall of course, but I've never been one a guy who risks so much, I haven't even done it on the Freeride World Tour.

It would take me three more hours to find the line, but I always make sure that nothing happens to me if I fall. There, on the other hand, I was so pumped up by how everything was going well, that I arrived that day with too much self-confidence. One component, of course, is also due to the fact that in recent years there has been no comparison with other athletes, who are always a good point of reference. So that day I wasn’t afraid: I was facing the first corners of the day and I thought "Everything worked so far, this will work too": that moment of lack of attention and lack of fear made me miscalculate, and I took a longer jump than what I expected.

So what are your goals for 2022? I have never wanted to give up one thing because I have learned the other and have never been one who manages to motivate himself with what others say or think, I have to feel things. Apart from the stops at the FWT, I would like to focus more on ski touring. In the last 4 years I haven't been able to do much because I needed to have fast muscles, while when you do endurance muscles become slow. I have never trained properly for ski mountaineering: so my goal for this year is to be super fit to become strong even in the ascent, not just in the descent.

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Winter Home

Aaron Durogati & Matthias Weger

BY M A R TA M A N ZO N I

PHOTOS DANIELE MOLINERIS

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Who. Aaron Durogati. Two times World Paragliding Champion, elite hike&fly athlete, freerider, mountaineer, speedrider and ski instructor.

Born in Merano, he grew up surrounded to the north by the Ötztal Alps, to the west by the Ortles and Gran Zebrù, to the south by the Adamello and to the east by the Dolomites.

When.

Winter 2021.

What.

A winter base camp at 2100 meters high, from which to start to climb more of the 3000 meters of the surrounding peaks.

How. Skiing, paragliding, speedriding. Starting from Merano with electric bikes. Trying to be as sustainable as possible.

Where.

A Winter Home at 2100m high, in Aaron’s playground. On his home mountains, there is a wild place, hidden between the Alps, close to Sopranes Lake in the Gruppo di Tessa, where in winter you don't happen to pass by. You must really want to go there.

Why. We asked him directly.

How was the idea of this special experience born? In 2020, during the first lockdown, I thought that for the winter of the following year I would have liked to have a foothold in my home mountains, which would allow me to explore the area experiencing authentic emotions, without going to the other side of the world. Even if there had been the possibility of traveling far, I would have made the same choice. In the fall of 2021, my partner Matthias Weger and I started bringing all the equipment to the top: tents, gas, stove, sleeping bags and lots of food. This first phase was already very exciting, we were often able to transport the equipment by paragliding to the base camp. From then on the adventure began and throughout the winter we spent about thirty nights at the base camp. We usually stayed two or three nights up and then went down to the valley. We were lucky because there was a lot of snow, it hadn't snowed for so long!

Why did you choose this experience which involved some suffering? There has been no suffering. There were three super cold nights, around minus twenty-five Celsius degrees, for the rest once we discovered some tricks, like putting bottles of boiling water inside the sleeping bag, we never felt cold. It was like experiencing an adventure in a remote corner of the world, but close to home.

What did you see looking out of the window?

From the tent where we had the first "Winter Home" (then we had to move between Val Passiria and Val Sarentino, on the other side of the valley, as an avalanche destroyed the first base camp) all around you could see only snow, and even if we didn't see the sunrise from there, which was visible from the second place we moved to (a wonderful view), that place was magical. There were often incredible sunsets from the peaks. There is a ridge that divides this part of very wild mountains and when you are there at the top you see the highway and the cars go by on one side, while looking at the other side there are only the lines we skied. From the second location, however, we had Sassolungo and Sassopiatto in front of us, and on clear days we could see Marmolada. Not bad!

Was it an experience within everyone's reach? If a person lives in the city it is more difficult, but for those who live near the Alps it is something doable, many people have at least two days a week available. But it takes the will to do it!

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Did you find what you were looking for? I would say yes, even if I don't know exactly what I was looking for. I found myself in a particular place that gave me the feeling of being very far from home but at the same time of being at home. I had the opportunity to see my home with new eyes: I liked it a lot before but now I like it even more!

fect place to fly, it allowed us to return almost always by paragliding. The day always started before dawn, we cooked a super abundant breakfast while staying inside the tent, so as not to get cold and to warm up all the equipment a little with the heat of the stove, then we chose where to go skiing, flying or speedriding according to our fantasy and to conditions. We usually did between two thousand and three thousand meters of elevation gain a day, sometimes even more. We stayed out trying to make the most of all the daylight hours and then we went back to the Winter Home. We ate something and at 6pm it was already dark, so we spent many hours talking, reliving the moments of the day spent together and making plans for the following day. Then we fell asleep right away.

Are you insane? Or just a hero? I’m not insane: even if perhaps for those who do not live the mountains as a job sometimes what I do may seem extreme, in reality everything is planned and carried out safely also thanks to years of training. What you see in videos is the result of a lot of effort and work done step by step. This is demonstrated by the fact that I have made a job out of these activities for twenty years and I am still here. Heroes are others people, maybe in my small way I can inspire someone, but that's it.

What made you happier? When we were at the base camp it was like being out of this world, although we were very close to our homes, we could have been anywhere, in Alaska as in Patagonia. The contrast between the wild environment of the Winter Home and my life at home with my family was very strong and particular, since it took us just an hour to move from one context to another. Up there, everything was simpler: when we had a hot soup, a hot water bottle to put in the sleeping bag and it wasn't freezing cold, we were the happiest people in the world. When you are at home you might not even eat that soup, staying in a heated place is almost taken for granted. Each part of the winter was interesting in its own way: from December to January it was like being in Alaska, there was so much cold and endless powder, incredible conditions that are rarely found in the Alps.

Then until the end of February there has been a delicate phase where there was a lot of wind and the situation became more dangerous so we were very careful. There were huge avalanches and one hit our tent. Finally, spring conditions began but with a lot of snow, so we changed our approach and equipment again, using narrower

There are people who decide to face extreme challenges after watching some videos, ignoring that they are made by professionals who have a security support available. When I see a video of a mountain bike athlete who goes down at 100/h and makes jumps of twenty meters, I know that’s not my sport, I would never thought of doing the same, I know that I am not able. If I had to decide that that is my goal in life I would go step by step, and maybe in ten years I would be able to jump twice as much. If a person tries something without any experience just because he saw it in a video, he is more likely to have an accident when driving than when cycling or paragliding.

Tell us about the place where you lived and your typical day. The first Winter Home was really amazing.It was a basin surrounded by mountains: there was a stream that supplied water, a small alpine lake at 2300 meters high and, despite the cold temperatures, the snow always flowed under the ice, so we had access to water without having to boil snow. It was also a per-

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Do you feel changed after this experience?

I appreciate the place where I live even more.

I am even more aware of the fact that many times you don't need to go far to experience great emotions. I have traveled the world a lot and will probably continue to do it, but two months ago I was in Dubai for a race and when I got back I thought: I'm finally home! Now and for a while I don't want to leave anymore.

skis ideal for the hardpack and for steeper walls.

Many descents were done paragliding or speedriding. Each phase of the winter was beautiful in its own way and I am really happy with the whole package of emotions that I brought home.

What have been the hardest moments?

Between the end of January and mid-February the snow conditions became more dangerous, if on the one hand we wanted to explore and experience new adventures, on the other we knew we had to be careful, we had to find the right balance without risking too much. We behaved well, considering that we didn't have any accidents, but it was a moment that tested us, in part also towards the stability of our friendship because sometimes I wanted to do something while Matthias said that according to him it was better not and vice versa.

What are you plans for 2022? I will go to Pakistan in mid-May with Bruno Mottini. I would like to experience what I have been doing in the Alps for years, that is, combining flying, mountaineering and skiing, but at different heights and in a new dimension for me, since I have never been there. The idea is to use paragliding to make the approach or even reach the top of some mountains and then ski down as far as possible, and then fly again. A new way of mountaineering, more dynamic and interesting in my opinion. I'm not looking for a height record, but the awareness that these places are very favorable for both flying and mountaineering made me think it will be worth going there and take a look.

Has it been a real sustainable adventure? We made all the approaches with electric bikes and skis on our backs, we never used the car to go to the Winter Home. I believe that everyone in their own small way can make choices and be a little more sustainable. During the pandemic, I became more attentive to the environment and how I behave. At the beginning it was due to force majeure, but then these habits remained and even now I only travel by electric bike to go to the ski lifts. For me, something has changed: for example, now I really only use the car in case of need, when I just can't do without it.

I found myself in a particular place that gave me the feeling of being very far from home but at the same time of being at home.

I had the opportunity to see my home with new eyes: I liked it a lot before but now I like it even more!

Is there a particular anecdote you would like to share? When the temperature reached minus twenty or minus twenty-five Celsius degrees it was always a challenge to be able to cook! We had two stoves: in one there was a saucepan with the gas cylinder, in the other there was the saucepan where we cooked. When the water got too hot, too much gas was consumed and you always had to find a balance so as not to burn the gas cylinder.

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The Melting Point

BY I L A R I A C H I AVAC C I

PHOTOS LORENZO ALESI & ALICE LINARI

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Point of no return (or maybe not).

Glaciers are melting at an astonishing speed: the documentary Melting Point takes stock of the situation of perennial ice in Italy and tries to provide a model for enjoying the mountain with zero impact. The melting point is defined as a thermodynamic state, sanctioned by a certain temperature and pressure, at which the melting process takes place. The chemical-physical process of melting

ice, in itself, has a rather aseptic connotation, but what this change of state entails in European ice reserves is anything but aseptic, and affects us all. Lorenzo Alesi and Alice Linari told us about it in a rather emotional way in Melting Point, a documentary directed by Paolo Prosperi that tells what is happening in four areas of Italy, now that the melting point is reached ever faster.

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The project.

The two skiers and documentary makers set off from the southernmost glacier in Europe, Calderone on the Gran Sasso massif, and then climbed north to reach Mont Blanc, the highest peak. During their trip they met local Mountain Guides, with whom they not only explored glaciers by ski touring, but also explored the issues related to tourism in the mountains, how this is changing as a result of climate change and what countermeasures can be adopted by

all of us. Lorenzo and Alice started by choosing skins and electric mobility for their trip: not a single resort and zero-emission motorcycles. What the two authors note is in fact how the way of planning travels by many people has changed, at least of those who are particularly concerned with the future of the environment. People now tend to give up air travel to go to the other side of the world and pursue local exploration, using electric cars and motorcycles and, where pos-

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sible, going on foot or using skins: a slower way to move, but definitely more sustainable. Also as regards of the equipment, Alice and Lorenzo have chosen products from companies sensitive to environmental sustainability issues, also because the two are convinced that technology can play a leading role in protecting the planet: today it makes it possible to recycle plastics used for boots, or limiting the use of chemicals used to waterproof layers.

First stage: Calderone Glacier Between 2800 and 2680 meters high, Calderone Glacier is a sort of climatic rarity: the limit of perennial snows on Gran Sasso is in fact estimated at about 3100 meters above sea level.

This small glacier is the southernmost one in Europe: there was another one, in Spain in Sierra Nevada, but it melted completely in the middle of the last century, leaving the primacy to Calderone. The first Mountain Guide met by Alice and Lorenzo, Gino Perini, does not leave much room for interpretation regarding the effects of climate change in this region of Italy.

If before, the ski mountaineering season in Abruzzo began at the end of April, and then continue until May, today it begins in February: otherwise the basic conditions are lacking. The two skiers and documentary makers, on this trip, wanted to collect the testimony of how the rising temperatures profoundly changes the way of experiencing the mountain, both from the point of view of those who live it every day and who work with it as Mountain Guide who accompany tourists, and both of those who experience it as a customer.

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This small glacier is the southernmost one in Europe: there was an other one, in Spain in Sierra Nevada, but it melted completely in the middle of the last century, leaving the primacy to Calderone.

Second stage: Pilato lake on the Sibillini Mountains This mountain range in the Marche region is home to Lorenzo: it is here that he began skiing with his family, and this place could not miss in this documentary. Here the effects of climate change can be found above all in the variability of weather conditions.

The Apennines is a place where conditions change very quickly: it is typical of this latitude, but in recent years the process has accelerated further. It is not unusual, in the Sibillini Mountains, to pass from very cold days, with almost Siberian temperatures, to other hot days, lashed by sirocco and

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libeccio winds, which cause temperatures to rise even in the middle of winter. To this we must also add that, in recent years, snowfall has drastically decreased, causing a water crisis that has significantly affected the glacial valley of the Pilato lake. All this is endangering the very existence of the lake and, consequently, of a species of crustacean endemic to this body of water: Chirocephalus marchesonii.

Not a small environmental damage, therefore, which would affect not only the landscape itself, but also the fauna of the Marche region.

Third stage: Marmolada Glacier on the Dolomites “The main transformation that the Dolomites are undergoing is the one of the territory, and it especially concerns the decline of those few glaciers we had” with these words the freerider and ski instructor Christian Leischner welcomes Alice and Lorenzo. “Tourists have also changed, they go less to the mountains, and when they do, they are generally less prepared. And then the seasonality has

changed: in the 80s and 90s, here in the Dolomites, summer skiing was very popular. Now the glaciers are shrinking and the Marmolada, which is the queen of our glaciers, interrupted the summer ski season in 2002." In this third stage, what is highlighted is in fact the economic and employment impact that many mountain resorts are undergoing due to the effects of global warming.

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Fourth stage: Mont Blanc The last stage, of the journey and of the documentary, is the highest peak in Europe, the dream of any mountaineer: Mont Blanc. To guide the two skiers this time is the Mountain Guide Alberto Boschiazzo, who has been working on Mont Blanc for more than fifteen years. Through his testimony we learn how ice is re-

treating quickly: year after year Boschiazzo sees his excursions always finish earlier. Not only that: the via ferrata to climb to the La Mer de Glace glacier, over time, has lengthened a lot and the dangers associated with such an excursion have also increased: there are many more landslides, more rock falls.

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Through his testimony we learn how ice is retreating quickly: year after year Boschiazzo sees his excursions always finish earlier.

The end (or maybe not).

All glaciers move, due to their natural weight and features: they all descend towards the valley, but now this run has undergone an unnatural and dangerous acceleration. It is estimated that between 2000 and 2019, on average, 267 gigatonnes got lost, that means billions of tons of ice per year: in just nine years the phenomenon has increased by 130% (ANSA data). What this documentary wants to push us to do, therefore, is to become aware

explorers, especially if we choose to venture on a glacier together with a Guide. The Melting Point is the first episode of a larger project, which has the ambitious and virtuous goal of raising awareness among mountain and non-mountain lovers on the effects of climate change and on the behaviour to be adopted in the future in an alpine environment.

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What this documentary wants to push us to do, therefore, is to become aware explorers, especially if we choose to venture on a glacier together with a Guide.

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C R A Z Y P U L L C E R V I N O U LT R A M M A N C R A Z Y PA N T C E R V I N O U LT R A M A N DY N A F I T R A D I C A L 8 8 S K I - S E T B U F F C A P SCARPA ALIEN 4.0 BOOTS 148

Metaverse

BY DENIS PICCOLO

Technically it is a universe beyond the known reality.

Or that’s how its founder, king, sovereign, emperor, defined the Metaverse: Mark Zuckerberg.

A parallel reality where, to enjoy things, situations, or people, it is not necessary to be physically present.

But there’s more: in the fantastic world of the Metaverse we will be able to launch ourselves off the Streif properly prepared for the legendary Kitz Race, or follow the most extreme freeriding lines: virtual reality will take care of handling skis or snowboards.

We will be closely linked with our avatar, the probably idealized and improved version of ourselves, who can meet with other avatars, play sports, shop, maybe meet new friends who we will then bring into real life, the one in the flesh.

No longer cold icy air on the face, no longer scent of pine trees in spring, no longer effort and sweat to reach a summit, no longer the value of a small or big conquest.

If the Metaverse will truly become part of our lives, real and virtual ones, we will soon discover it, in the meantime the strongest need is to go out and take a breath of fresh air.

We will decide if this will become our new reality or maybe not, we will not decide it at all.

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NUOVI ORIZZONTI MODENA THE NORTH FACE MODENA LIVIO SPORT SPORTMAN SPORTLAND MONIGA PATAGONIA MONTEBELLUNA ROSSIGNOL MONTEBELLUNA VIBRAM MONTEBELLUNA SALEWA OUTLET MONTEBELLUNA ROCK & WALLS PURE NATURE WILD PROJECT THE CHANGE PATAGONIA MORBEGNO WHATSAPP SPORT HUB MORI MICARELLI STORE LAB8 ARBITER UNTERHOLZNER GRANDE GRIMPE PERICO SPORT SPORTLAND TORINO ETNA WALL SERVOLARE 17 RUNWAY SPORT SPORT LAURIN ALBY SPORT DF SPORT SPECIALIST OLGIATE SALEWA ORIO CENTER DF SPORT SPECIALIST ORIO THE NORTH FACE ORIO UNDER ARMOUR ORIO AL SERIO MAMMUT ORTISEI SPORT GARDENA SPORT SCHMALZ SPORTLAND ORZINUOVI FREE TIME STORE SPORTLAND OSPITALETTO BIG WALL ABBÀ LA COCCINELLA SALEWA PADOVA ACTIVE CREMA SPORT INTELLIGHENZIA PROJECT SESTOGRADO SPORTLAND PALAZZOLO GENCHI SPORT PER CORRERE PELLISSIER SPORT PIRCHER GUNTHER 46° PARALLELO MOVE MOUNTAIN LOVERS ALPSTATION PARMA FREE SPORT SEVEN SUMMITS FERRARI SPORT SPORTWAY NOVARA OLIUNÌD MILANO UKU PACHA MONDO VERTICALE SPAZIOUTDOOR KING LINE STELLA ALPINA ALTA QUOTA PESCARA FRANCO SPORT RRTREK PESCASSEROLI OUTLANDERS L'ALTROSPORT DF SPORT SPECIALIST PIACENZA SPORT IN MONTAGNA OUTDOOR LIFE VERTICAL SPORT PIETRAMURATA PIANETA SPORT ASPORTSTATION STIMM ZAMBERLAN ONBOARD ARIAPERTA M.C.RUNNING EUROSPORT SPORT HUB PINZOLO SPORTLAND PISOGNE SELMI TECHNOSPORT VALLEE SPORT PEAK PERFORMANCE STORE AMORINI OUTDOOR SPORTWAY PONTE KAPPAEMME SPORT MOUNTAIN SHOP BERGAMO TOFFOLI SPORT SPORTLER PORDENONE MIVAL SPORT LA SPORTIVA POZZA DI FASSA BLOSSOM SKI IL CAMPIONE PRATO RUNOUT SALEWA PREDAZZO V10 BERGFUCHS MORASSI ETTORE OUTDOOR & TREKKING STORE ROSSIGNOL UDINE REGGIO GAS GINETTO SPORT A1 CLIMBING MONTAGNA VERTICALE SALVATORI SPORT THE NORTH FACE RIMINI PERTINGER VERTICAL SPORTSWEAR MOUNTAIN SICKS SPORT NATURA CAMPO BASE ROMA CAMPO BASE ROMA OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE PATAGONIA ROMA ROSSIGNOL PARMA RRTREK ROMA ALP3 MONTAGNA CLIMBER STORE GEOSTA LBM SPORT MONTURA ROMA ONE RACE ONERACE THE NORTH FACE COLA DI R. THE NORTH FACE ROMA THE NORTH FACE ROMA MIZUNO ROMA ALTA QUOTA ROMA ROCK IT STAR WALL URBANSTAR OMNIA SPORT SPORTLAND RONCADELLE SHERPA ATLANTE MONTELLO MAKALU' SPORT CABAS SPORT MONTURA ROVERETO BLOCK3 SPORTLIFEE SPORT JOCHER MACIACONI PIÙ SPORT ANIMA SPORTIVA ALPSTATION AOSTA PAPIN SPORT SPORT HOLZER SPORT HUB CHIAVENNA LAGAZOI SPORT MILESI SPORT SPORTLAND SAN LEONARDO GODI SPORT TURNOVER SPORT SPORTLER SAN MARTINO SLALOM SLALOM SPORT SAN MARTINO SPORT PARETI WEGER UNICO SPORT ALPSTATION BRESCIA NEW VIAGGIANDO GIUGLAR LAB IS SPORT

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MODENA MODENA MOENA MONDOVÌ MONIGA MONTEBELLUNA MONTEBELLUNA MONTEBELLUNA MONTEBELLUNA MONTESACRO MONTESILVANO MONTESILVANO MORBEGNO MORGEX MORI MUCCIA NAGO TORBOLE NAPOLI NATURNO NEMBRO NEMBRO NICHELINO NICOLOSI NICOLOSI NOICATTARO NOVA LEVANTE NOVALESA OLGIATE OLONA ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORIO AL SERIO ORTISEI ORTISEI ORTISEI ORZINUOVI OSIMO OSPITALETTO OSTERIA DEL GATTO OULX OVINDOLI PADOVA PADOVA PADOVA PADOVA PADOVA PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO PALERMO PALERMO PAQUIER PARCINES PARMA PARMA PARMA PARMA PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO PERGINE VALSUGANA PERNATE PERO PERTOSA PERUGIA PERUGIA PESCARA PESCARA PESCARA PESCASSEROLI PESCASSEROLI PIACENZA PIACENZA PIACENZA PIANCOGNO PIANELLA PIETRAMURATA PIETRASANTA PIEVE D’ALPAGO PIEVE DI SOLIGO PIEVE DI TORREBELVICINO PINEROLO PINEROLO PINEROLO PINZOLO PINZOLO PISOGNE PISTOIA PLAN FELINAZ PONT SAINT MARTIN PONTE DI LEGNO BS PONTE FELCINO PONTE NELLE ALPI PONTE SELVA DI PARRE PONTERANICA PORDENONE PORDENONE POVE DEL GRAPPA POZZA DI FASSA PRATA CAMPORTACCIO PRATO PRATO PREDAZZO QUARTU SANT’ELENA RASEN-ANTHOLZ SÜDTIROL RAVASCLETTO RAVENNA REANA DEL ROJALE REGGIO EMILIA REGGIO EMILIA REGGIO EMILIA RIETI RIETI RIMINI RIO DI PUSTERIA RIVAROLO CANAVESE RIVAROLO CANAVESE ROCCA DI MEZZO ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA ROMA 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 ROVERETO RUFFRE' - MENDOLA S. ANDREA S. CRISTINA SACILE SACILE SAINT CHRISTOPHE SAN CANDIDO SAN CANDIDO SAN CASSIANO SAN CASSIANO SAN GIOVANNI BIANCO SAN LEONARDO IN PASSIRIA SAN MARTINO BUON ALBERGO SAN MARTINO BUON ALBERGO SAN MARTINO BUON ALBERGO SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA SAN PANCRAZIO SAN PAOLO SAN VENDEMIANO SAN ZENO NAVIGLIO SANSEPOLCRO SANT'AMBROGIO SANT’AGOSTINO

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GI-SPORT KRATTER FAMA SPORT ALPSTATION SARZANA 3.30 RUNNING STORE BESSON SPORT GIUGGIA SPORT MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE MAX SPORT VALLI SPORT ALPSTATION SCHIO PIANETA CICLO ART CLIMB PALESTRA BRUNO SPORT ACTIV SPORT SPORT WALTER CABOT COVE OUTDOOR CAFÈ SALEWA OUTLET SERRAVALLE KINIGER SPORTMODE MAXI SPORT SESTO S.G. XL MOUNTAIN IL MARATONETA SPORT RONDIRO PASSSPORT SIGNORESSA SPORTLER CLIMBING CENTER SPORTLER TREVISO DF SPORT SPECIALIST SIRTORI ALTERNATIVA SPORT ALPIN SPORT MODE ALPIN SPORTS K&K SPORTS SALEWA OUTLET VERONA FIORELLI SPORT SONDRIO CENTRO SPORT SPORTLAND SONICO VI BLOCK CAMPO BASE SPILAMBERTO BERGER SCHUKE SPORTLAND STEZZANO ALPSTATION TARVISIO SPORTLER TAVAGNACCO ZANI SPORT PIÙ SPORT VERTIGINI SPORT IOCORRO! MONTURA FIEMME SPORT VENTURA CRAZY STORE TIRANO TECNICAL SKI BSHOP BRACCINI BSHOP RAVINA FERRINO STORE TORINO FRESH STORE JOLLY SPORT JOLLY SPORT MIZUNO STORE ORIZZONTI VERTICALI RONCO ALPINISMO SALEWA TORINO ALPSTATION TORINO BSIDE CLIMBING VILLAGE CUORE DA SPORTIVO GRASSI SPORT TORINO MONTURA TORINO ORIZZONTI VERTICALI PASSION SPORT SALA SPORT THE NORTH FACE TORINO ASD BOULDER BAR SASP PALESTRA CLIMBING READY TO RUN GULLIVER TORRE PELLICE SPORTLER VICENZA LEZARD CATTI SPORT LA SPORTIVA TRENTO ROCK & ICE TRENTO SHERPA3 PATAGONIA VERTICAL SPORT TRENTO MONTURA TRENTO TECNOSCI SPORTLER ALPIN TRENTO SPORTLER TRENTO MAGNITUDO LE BLOC SHOP ALPSTATION TRIESTE AVVENTURA DUE SPORTLER TRIESTE FIASCARIS K2 SPORT SPORT CENTER FIORELLI SPORT VALMASINO SPORT CORONES LAYAK SPORT MODE MARIA SALEWA OUTLET VALMONTONE SKICENTER LODO SPORT VERNAZZA SPORT CAMPO BASE VERONA MONTURA VERONA ROSSIGNOL VERONA THE NORTH FACE VERONA MARATONANDO OLIUNÌD LDR PALESTRA GILIOLI SPORT MONDO MONTAGNA VERTICAL NO LIMIT DHO SPORT ROSSI SPORTLAND VILLANUOVA AFFARI & SPORT VILLASANTA BAROLI SPORT CALZATURE BAROLI HERBERT PLANK SPORT RUNNER HELLWEGER INTERSPORT LA SPORTIVA ZIANO DI FIEMME TIRABOSCHI SPORT QUOTA 362 CRAS TABIA SPORT SALEWA STORE SALZBURG SPORTLER ALPIN LOACKER BERGFUCHS ALPSTATION INNSBRUCK BLACK DIAMOND INNSBRUCK PATAGONIA INNSBRUCK SPORTLER WITTING THE NORTH FACE INNSBRUCK ROCKNROLL MOUNTAIN STORE HIGH LIFE HANDELS SPORTLER BERGSPORT ZIMML ALPINAUSSTATTER BASE CAMP THE ALPINE STORE SALEWA OUTLET PARNDORF SALEWA STORE SAALFELDEN SALEWA STORE SCHLADMING SPORT4YOU PETE SPORT BERGWERK SALEWA STORE WIEN STEPPENWOLF ONSIGHT BERGSPORT HAVEN DE ZWERVER HAVEN 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 MILLET SHOP SALEWA STORE ZERMATT THE NORTH FACE ZERMATT THE NORTH FACE ZURICH TRANSA ZURICH BÄCHLI BERGSPORT MOUNTAIN-SPORTS

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SAPPADA SARONNO SARZANA SASSUOLO SAUZE D’OULX SAVIGLIANO SAVIGNANO SUL RUBICONE SCHIO SCHIO SCHIO SCOPPITO SEDICO SELVA GARDENA SELVA VAL GARDENA SELVA VAL GARDENA SENIGALLIA SERAVALLE SCRIVIA SESTO SESTO SAN GIOVANNI SETTIMO VITTONE SIENA SIENA SIGNORESSA SILEA SILEA SIRTORI SISTIANA SIUSI SIUSI SIUSI SONA SONDRIO SONDRIO SONICO SPESSA SPILAMBERTO ST. NIKOLAUS ULTEN STEZZANO TARVISIO TAVAGNACCO TEMU TERAMO TERNI TERNI TESERO TESERO TIRANO TOLMEZZO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORINO TORRE BOLDONE TORRE PELLICE TORRI DI QUARTESOLO TRADATE TRAVERSETOLO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TRENTO TREVISO TRIESTE TRIESTE TRIESTE UDINE UDINE VAL DI VIZZE VAL MASINO VALDAORA VALDRAGONE VALLES VALMONTONE VARNA VERMIGLIO VERNAZZA VERONA VERONA VERONA VERONA VIAREGGIO VICENZA VIGNOLA VIGNOLA VILLAIR VILLANOVA MONDOVI VILLANOVA MONDOVI VILLANUOVA SUL CLISI VILLASANTA VILLENEUVE VILLENEUVE VIPITENO VITERBO WELSBERG-TAISTEN ZIANO DI FIEMME ZOGNO ZOLA PREDOSA ZOLA PREDOSA ZOLDO ALTO BERGHEIM BEI SALZBURG BLUDENZ GÖTZIS GRAZ INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK KIRCHDORF IN TIROL KLAGENFURT AM WÖRTHERSEE KUFSTEIN LIENZ LIENZ LINZ PARNDORF SAALFELDEN SCHLADMING SÖLDEN ST. ANTON AM ARLBERG STEYR WIEN WIEN ZAMS ANTWERPEN HERENTALS KNOKKE BASEL BERN BERN-BREITENRAIN CANOBBIO ECUBLENS LUCERNE LUGANO PONTRESINA SAMEDAN SIERRE ST. GALLEN VERBIER ZERMATT ZERMATT ZERMATT ZERMATT ZURICH ZURICH ZURICH-OERLIKON ANSBACH

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CONDITION STEIGENBERGER BERGSPORTHÜTTE STADT LAND FLUSS BERGSPORT GEISTALLER CAMP 4 GLOBETROTTER BERLIN MONT K PATAGONIA BERLIN THE NORTH FACE BERLIN UNTERWEGS BIELEFELD GLOBETROTTER BONN UNTERWEGS BONN UNTERWEGS BREMEN UNTERWEGS CELLE DER SKANDINAVIER GLOBETROTTER DRESDEN UNTERWEGS DUISBURG GLOBETROTTER DÜSSELDORF SACK & PACK UNTERWEGS ERFURT FREILAUF BERGSPORT MÜHLBAUER UNTERWEGS FLENSBURG GLOBETROTTER FRANKFURT SALEWA STORE FREIBURG 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 BERGZEIT UNTERWEGS HÖXTER 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 OUTDOORTRENDS MAGIC MOUNT GLOBETROTTER MÜNCHEN GOLDWIN PATAGONIA MÜNCHEN RUMRICH STONE PROJECTS SCHUSTER SPORTHAUS DERU THE NORTH FACE MUNICH UNTERWEGS MÜNSTER SPORT CONRAD MURNAU TRAVEL & TREK BASTIAN SALEWA STORE OBERSTDORF UNTERWEGS OLDENBURG DER OUTDOORLADEN SPORT CONRAD PENZBERG GIPFELSTÜRMER SALEWA STORE REGENSBURG MONTAGNE-SPORT BERGWERKER STUTTGART GLOBETROTTER STUTTGART GLOBETROTTER HARZ SCHNEIDER RAD+SPORT VIKING ADVENTURES BIWAKSCHACHTEL GLOBETROTTER ULM UNTERWEGS WESEL SPORT CONRAD WIELENBACH UNTERWEGS WILHELMSHAVEN SALEWA OUTLET ZWEIBRÜCKEN EVENTYRSPORT NATURLIGVIS OUTDOOR OUTDOOR XPERTEN TRAILXTREM ALCOBENDAS EL REFUGIO DEPORTES DIAGONAL ALMERIA VILADOMAT ALP SPORTS BARRABES CAMP BASE INTERPERIE CAMP BASE NUS CERCLESPORTS CUYLÁS BARCELONA EQUIPA'T GROWOLD SALEWA STORE BARCELONA SHARMA CLIMBING THE NORTH FACE BARCELONA VÈRTIC BARCELONA BARRABÉS RÍOS RUNNING BERGA SERAC SPORT MONTAÑA Y DEPORTES HAMAIKA MOUNTAIN THE NORTH FACE BILBAO ZONA GR ARMERIA Y AVENTURA SUMMIT MOUNTAIN ESPORTS ROC VERTICAL AL COXINILLO MACHAPUCHARE ARISTARUN GOMA 2 TECNIC ESPORTS ANDORRA TRAMUNTANA ESPORTS LUDO AVENTURA ESPORTS NABES DEPORTES SHERPA GRANADA ILLA SPORTS DEPORTES CHARLI JACA BLACKISARD MOUNTAIN K2 PLANET CUYLÁS MADRID DEPORTES KOALA DEPORTES MAKALU OUTDOOR SIN LÍMITE THE NORTH FACE MADRID DEPORTES LA TRUCHA RÍOS RUNNING MANRESA VÈRTIC MANRESA VÈRTIC SABADELL EVORUNNER FACTOR 2 CARVING ESPORTS CAMP BASE C17 LA SPORTIVA RODELLAR CAMP BASE SANT CUGAT AGOSTI XTREME SPORT PEREGRINOTECA.COM DEPORTEMANIA ESPORTS K2 TANGOSENLAROCA.COM DEPORTES AITANA L’AVENTURA THE NORTH FACE VALENCIA DEPORTES ALVARADO TERRA DEPORTE AVENTURA SALEWA OUTLET VILADECANS CAMP BASE VITORIA DEPORTES GAIKAR KIROLAK SCANDINAVIAN OUTDOOR PARTIOAITTA LAHTI PARTIOAITTA ROVANIEMI SCANDINAVIAN OUTDOOR AU VIEUX CAMPEUR ALBERTVILLE MILLET SHOP ALPE D'HUEZ PICTURE SNOWLEADER ANNECY THE NORTH FACE ANNECY CHULLANKA ANTIBES MILLET SHOP BASTIA PEYTAVIN SPORT SPORTS AVENTURE AU VIEUX CAMPEUR CHAMBÉRY

159

DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DE DK DK DK ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES ES FI FI FI FI FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR

ASCHAU AUGSBURG BAD TÖLZ BERCHTESGADEN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN BIELEFELD BONN BONN BREMEN CELLE COBURG DRESDEN DUISBURG DÜSSELDORF DÜSSELDORF ERFURT ERLANGEN FELDKIRCHEN WESTERHAM FLENSBURG FRANKFURT AM MAIN FREIBURG FREIBURG FULDA FÜSSEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN GMUND-MOOSRAIN HAMBURG HAMBURG HAMM HANNOVER HEILBRONN HOLZKIRCHEN HÖXTER JEVER KARLSRUHE KAUFBEUREN KEMPTEN KIEL KÖLN KÖLN KONSTANZ LANDSBERG AM LECH LANDSHUT LEIPZIG LEIPZIG LIMBURG LÖRRACH MAINZ MARKTOBERDORF MENDEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MÜNCHEN MUNICH MUNICH MÜNSTER MURNAU NÜRNBERG OBERSTDORF OLDENBURG PADERBORN PENZBERG RAVENSBURG REGENSBURG ROSENHEIM STUTTGART STUTTGART TORFHAUS (HARZ) TRAUNSTEIN TRIER TÜBINGEN ULM WESEL WIELENBACH WILHELMSHAVEN ZWEIBRÜCKEN AARHUS FREDERIKSBERG HOLSTEBRO MADRID ALICANTE ALMERÍA ANDORRA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA HUESCA BARCELONA CASTELLÓ HUESCA BILBAO BILBAO GIRONA MURCIA BURGOS ANDORRA VALENCIA MADRID CÓRDOBA TARRAGONA ANDORRA VALENCIA ASTURIAS GIRANA GRANADA BARCELONA HUESCA GIRONA LEÓN MADRID MADRIS MADRID MADRID MADRID MÁLAGA BARCELONA BARCELONA BARCELONA MADRID MURCIA ANDORRA BARCELONA HUESCA BARCELONA CANTABRIA LUGO SEVILLA TARRAGONA VALENCIA VALENCIA VALENCIA VALENCIA VALENCIA PONTEVEDRA BARCELONA ARABA ARABA HELSINKI LATHI ROVANIEMI VANTAA ALBERTVILLE ALPES D'HUEZ ANNECY ANNECY ANNECY ANTIBES BASTIA BAYONNE BORDEAUX CHAMBÉRY

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LAST WORD

BY DAVIDE FIORASO

Deep powder snow "For us skiers it is easier to exist in the world in a valid way, since the path for us is not stretched out there like a road already open but rather, it shows itself to each step we take by pushing the ski forward."

Telling in a few words who was Dolores Lachapelle is an understatement: skier, researcher, philosopher, writer.

A sort of legend, capable of drawing harmonious and incomparable lines on virgin snow, on very steep slopes,

in total silence and inner peace. A free spirit who has embraced the thought of Martin Heidegger and the philosophy of Deep Ecology by Arne Naess and Gary Snyder. A soul that has progressively freed herself from the conditioning of the past and from traditions, to fly in search of pure happiness.

“Powder snow cannot be merely considered a metaphor for living, but rather, skiing powder shows us how to live. If we insist on proceeding arrogantly into

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the ever-narrowing world of modern human-based culture, we will not only continue to destroy earthly species but also the water and air we live on. But if we know how to move in our life aware of the existence of other beings, of the four fundamental concepts: earth, sky, gods, mortals, then we will automatically stop destroying the earth. I don't know anything that can teach you to live as validly and as quickly as powder snow.”

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