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CLIMBING EQUIPMENT 2013

5-star rock: David Lama on Trango Tower Cerro Torre: freeing of the Compressor route In search of adventures: Peter Ortner www.mammut.ch

Photo: Corey Rich

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Photo: Rainer Eder

BURNING VERTICAL FOR THE ETERNAL ADVENTURES. FLAME.

Photos: Corey Rich

Photo: Corey Rich

David Lama onPeter Trango Tower Ortner

FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL…

Cerro Torre

THE IMPOSSIBLE MOUNTAIN. The granite mountain on the Argentinian-Chilean border is regarded as one of the toughest peaks in the world, due to its sheer, smooth walls and often adverse weather conditions. Up until 1970, it was even reputed to be the “impossible mountain”. Cesare Maestri was first to conquer the mountain, with the help of a compressor and around 300 bolts – an approach that is still controversial in the mountaineering world today. By free climbing Cerro Torre along the legendary Compressor Route, the Mammut Proteam athlete David Lama has written a piece of mountaineering history. He is the first climber ever to have achieved the feat of scaling the south-east face of the imposing granite formation without technical aids. Watch out for the movie due for release in January 2014…

THE GOAL IN SIGHT

David Lama

TRANGO TOWER: INSPIRATION FOR BODY AND SOUL

TAKING CLIMBING TO A NEW DIMENSION. David Lama was five years old when the Himalayan veteran Peter Habeler first watched him climb. He immediately called David’s parents: “Your boy has a real SUPPLIES – PAKISTANI STYLE feeling for the rocks.” But what else would you expect from the son an Austrian and a Nepalese NEWofANGLES: FILMING mother WITH DRONES WWW.MAMMUT.CH/TRANGO mountain guide father? David discovered the attraction of the climbing wall at a very early age, with the challenges of climbing competitions being just part of the overall package. But outside, something even bigger was waiting. He worked on his technique in the climbing gym, claiming some titles along the way, including Junior World Champion and World Cup winner, but his true passion was the rocks. His competition successes were increasingly punctuated by alpine expeditions, including a free climb of the Sagwand (“Desperation of the Northface”) and first ascents in Yosemite National Park and Chile. It is above all his Buddhist calm and EVEN THE BALTI PEOPLEhis WANT AUTOGRAPHS… dynamic and confident climbing style that make David Lama so exceptional – his name has long been synonymous with the impossible. He is regarded as a pioneer among a new generation of climbers, who use their technical perfection and exceptional physical abilities to conquer new ground in the mountains. One example being the Compressor route on Cerro Torre. David’s dream was to free climb this tough route. Many people believed it was an impossible feat. However, after three years of hard work, David succeeded in turning this great dream into reality. “For me, this first free climb of the south-east ridge of PITCH GOAL Cerro Torre means the endBYofPITCH my TOWARDS greatestTHE adventure to date. I am particularly proud of the fact that I managed to free climb the entire route without adding any new bolts. I have learned a lot over the last few years and it was simply an amazing experience to climb in this fantastic mountain range. Making dreams come true – it doesn’t get any better than that!” www.david-lama.com

CLIMBING IS TOUGH ON THE HANDS…

David Lama was five years old when the Himalayan veteran Peter Habeler first watched him climb. He immediately called David’s parents: “Your boy has a real feeling for the rocks.” But what else would you expect from the son of an Austrian mother and a Nepalese mountain guide father? David discovered the attraction of the climbing wall at a very early age, with the challenges of climbing competitions being just part of the overall package. But outside, something even bigger was waiting. He worked on his technique in the climbing gym, claiming some titles along the way, including Junior World Champion and World Cup winner, but his true passion was the rocks. His competition successes were increasingly punctuated by alpine expeditions, including a free climb of the Sagwand (“Desperation of the Northface”) and first ascents in Yosemite National Park and Chile. It is above all his Buddhist calm and his dynamic and confident climbing style that make David Lama so exceptional – his name has long been synonymous with the impossible. He is regarded as a pioneer among a new generation of climbers, who use their technical perfection and exceptional physical abilities to conquer new ground in the mountains. One example being the Compressor route on Cerro Torre. David’s dream was to free climb this tough route. Many people believed it was an impossible feat. However, after three years of hard work, David succeeded in turning this great dream into reality. “For me, this first free climb of the south-east ridge of Cerro Torre means the end of my greatest adventure to date. I am particularly proud of the fact that I managed to free climb the entire route without adding any new bolts. I have learned a lot over the last few years and it was simply an amazing experience to climb in this fantastic mountain range. Making dreams come true – it doesn’t get any better than that!” www.david-lama.com

Photo: Corey Rich

TAKING CLIMBING TO A NEW DIMENSION.

Peter Ortner

VERTICAL ADVENTURES. From shepherd’s helper to extreme climber: Peter Ortner was born in Lienz in 1983. Even as a young boy of 12, he could never resist the lure of the mountains around his home. By the time he was 18, climbing had become a passion and Peter quickly realized that mountaineering was what he wanted to do. Mountaineering in all shapes and forms. From rock climbing to ice and mixed climbing in the winter. Since then, hardly a year has passed without various expeditions around the world in search of vertical adventures. 2012 was a particularly spectacular year. Peter’s very first expedition of 2012 was a trip to Patagonia, where he climbed the Compressor route on Cerro Torre with David Lama. In the summer, his next project then took him to the other side of the world. The dream team of Peter and David made their way over the Baltoro Glacier towards Trango Tower to climb their next granite giant. With the ascent of the “Eternal Flame” safely in the bag, they continued to the Chogolisa Base Camp at the furthest end of the Baltoro Glacier at 5,000 meters. “I must admit that never before had I climbed a mountain as arduous as this, yet standing on the summit was one of the most amazing experiences ever. At 7,668 meters, we found ourselves looking out onto a panorama of 8,000 meter peaks.” www.peterortner.at

Photo: Corey Rich

Photo: Rainer Eder

David Lama

Cerro Torre

MADE IT!! PETER ORTNER AND DAVID LAMA ON THE SUMMIT

ROCK RIDER An extremely light in-mold climbing helmet suitable for a wide spectrum of applications: from sport climbing to alpine multi-pitch tours, and from classic high-altitude tours to ice and mixed climbing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this helmet offers outstanding performance in all kinds of terrain | 16 ventilation openings together with air channels inside the helmet ensure an optimal temperature | The versatile, adjustable wearing system guarantees a perfect fit and high comfort

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PARTNER TO TOP MOUNTAINEERS.

TOGIR LIGHT Sporty harness for challenging tours on rock and ice | Unparalleled comfort on the cliff face thanks to the innovative Split Webbing technology in the hip belt combined with a complex laminating process | Maximum freedom of movement and a light weight thanks to a modern, flat design | The four securely stitched overmolded gear loops allow sufficient space for climbing material | For alpine activities requiring lots of equipment, a further four ice screw carabiners can be attached

9.5 INFINITY The top climbers from the Mammut Proteam particularly appreciate its very balanced properties | As well as its small diameter and light weight, it offers perfect handling for both climber and user | The COATINGfinishâ&#x201E;˘ treatment also guarantees consistently high performance over a long period of time, as well as long-lasting protection from dirt and wet conditions

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TRION LIGHT The Trion Light is the lightest alpine backpack in the Mammut range | Pared down to the essentials: Fully equipped, the 28-l version weighs 990 grams, slimmed down just 690 grams | The patented butterfly™ suspension system guarantees optimal load transfer and allows the upper body complete freedom of movement | Heightadjustable and removable flap | Flap with internal and exterior pocket | Reinforced ski carrier | Daisy chain loop | 2 ice axe carriers | Hip belt padding | Available in 28-, 40- or 55-l volumes

7.5 TWILIGHT The latest version of the well-known Mammut double rope has resulted in the thinnest half rope in the world | The 7.5 Twilight now meets the standards for half and twin ropes, making it the perfect companion for two-person rope teams on long demanding tours on rock, ice and in mixed terrain | The COATINGfinish™guarantees long-lasting protection from dirt and water during these alpine pursuits, ensuring consistently high performance

KNOW-HOW FOR MOUNTAINEERS.

The latest generation of the unbeatable Mammut® contact slings | Very strong Dyneema® webbing combined with the innovative contact stitching technique ensure optimum handling, even in the seam area of these lightweight highend slings | Available in lengths of 30/60/120/180/240 cm

BIONIC MYTHOLITO HMS carabiner designed for alpine pursuits | Minimum weight | Despite its small size, it is completely suitable for HMS securing and for use with all other safety devices

ZEPHIR ALTITUDE Extremely lightweight alpine harness with minimal packing volume for high-altitude and ski tours | The Split Webbing technology (European patent application pending) in the hip belt, together with the very strong Dyneema® webbing in the leg loop construction, ensure great comfort | The technology also allows an advanced design with large ventilation openings, making the harness highly breathable | Gear loops and the drop seat buckle are positioned to allow the Zephir Altitude to be worn easily together with a backpack with a hip belt.

CONTACT SLING DYNEEMA 8.0

8.0 PHOENIX The 8.0 Phoenix is an extremely light half and twin rope with a small diameter and a low impact force | These features make this classic Mammut double rope a perfect companion for all alpine pursuits, from sporty multi-pitch tours on rocks to north faces covered in snow and ice | It is also equipped with the high-quality superDRY™ treatment, for reliable and long-lasting protection from dirt and wet conditions

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REALIZATION SHORTS

The evolution of the sports climbing harness | The Realization Shorts are the first combined climbing harness and shorts | The shorts offer top performance as both a harness and an item of clothing | Great comfort combined with maximum freedom of movement | These shorts are revolutionizing classic climbing harnesses and creating a whole new look on the climbing scene

INNOVATIONS FOR SPORTS CLIMBERS.

SMART Its intuitive operation and clever handling make it equally popular among both indoor and sport climbers | It dynamically brakes the climber in an accidental fall and locks even at low levels of force exerted by the user | In situations where the user has a sudden shock, the function corresponds to the reflex movements of the human body | The improved geometry of the carabiner opening allows comfortable lowering of the lead climber | Suitable for all widely-used HMS carabiners and single ropes from 8.7 to 10.5 mm in diameter

EL CAP The climbing helmet with style – the El Cap’s stylish design leaves no excuse for not wearing a helmet when climbing | With its visor and narrow design, the El Cap creates a completely new look | In technical terms, the hybrid helmet consists of a robust outer shell combined with an innovative 2K-EPS core to ensure maximum absorption and the highest possible safety | The many ventilation openings and perfect fit make it extremely comfortable to wear

8.7 SERENITY Its small diameter and unbeatable weight make the 8.7 Serenity the first choice for ambitious sport climbers on tough routes that push them to the absolute limit | The 8.7 Serenity is a “secret weapon” for successful on sight, flash or redpoint ascents | With a high sheath proportion for such a thin rope, the 8.7 Serenity is the most durable rope in its class | As well as meeting the standard for single ropes, the 8.7 Serenity also meets standard requirements for half and twin ropes, and is therefore suitable for mountaineers looking for a versatile and light rope | Thanks to the COATINGfinish™ treatment, the 8.7 Serenity of course guarantees top performance and outstanding flexible handling

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CLICK & CLIMB TOGIR CLICK

Intégralement conçu pour les activités alpines, le harnais Togir Click est doté des technologies les plus récentes | Le baudrier associe la technologie Mammut® Split Webbing brevetée à un procédé de laminage exclusif | La boucle rapide innovante permet d’ouvrir entièrement le baudrier et les cuissards afin de pouvoir enfiler le harnais sans enlever ses crampons ou ses skis | Les quatre boucles porte-matériel solidement cousues offrent suffisamment de place pour transporter l’équipement d’escalade Technologie Mammut Split Webbing La toute dernière innovation brevetée de Mammut : un système astucieux permet de diviser chaque sangle en deux, et de répartir ainsi uniformément la pression sur toute la largeur du baudrier et des cuissards.

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Tous les prix figurant dans cette brochure sont non contractuels et sont des prix conseillés intégrant la TVA légale applicable | Sous réserve de modifications de prix, d’inexactitudes, d’erreurs d’impression et de modifications techniques | Les couleurs peuvent, du fait de la technique d’impression, différer des couleurs originales Concept, maquette et mise en page : erdmannpeisker | Photo de couverture : Corey Rich

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