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D AV I D E F I O R A S O Black, like the oil wasted in plastics and packaging. Black, like the working conditions behind it. Black, like the death of many small businesses. Black, like the mood of someone who, after another compulsive purchase, finds himself even more sad.

This editorial comes a few days after Black Friday, the "best" thing we have been able to import from the realm of bulimic consumerism. On the day of unbridled shopping, when you go out just to spend, to dive into drunk consumption at all costs, you get caught up in the greed of having. The day when buying something is the only thing that matters.

And who cares if 12 million tons of plastic end up in the sea every year. Who cares about respect ing human rights or about the dark sides of the work flow. Who cares about the many small businesses unable to compete with these excessive marketing phenomena.

What we need to understand is that buying is a very important choice for the individual consumer; a choice that has concrete consequences for the society and the environment.

It is necessary to reverse the route, to put an end to the rituality of an uncontrolled consumption, to sensitize people to reconcile purchases with the respect for the land that hosts us, to support a circular economy. We cannot continue to feed the excesses of consumption that involve precarious jobs and that encourage the overproduction of goods.

To Black Friday we must respond with green: the green of an outdoor walk. The green of the money saved. The green of hope. There should be more people smiling for what they already have, rather than buying what they don't need.

Buying less and better, buying what is useful and what has been produced responsibly.

Free from consumption as a final goal, from waste and the need to have more, everything and always.

Make Friday Green again.

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OBERALP CONVENTION

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KILLER COLLAB

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DANNER

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FEELING THE WILDNESS

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ARCTERYX

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ALEX MEGOS ITW

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VIBRAM

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TNF FUTURE LIGHT

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O RTOVOX

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V E RY WA R M & V E RY V E RY L I G H T For extreme winter tours with lightest equipment.

Unmatched weight-warmth ratio: less than 100 g, extremely rare 1000 cuin goose down insulation and ultrafine 5-denier nylon material. Just right for your highest performance.

M A M M U T. C O M

LIGHT

THE DAILY PILL

BY DAV I D E F I O R AS O

NIRMAL NIMS PURJA COMPLETA THE PROJECT POSSIBLE On October 29th, with the ascent of Shisha Pangma, "Nims" Purja wrote the history of mountaine-

ering, completing his Project Possible: the 14 highest mountains in the world in less than 7 months.

A true force of nature, a great athlete, motivated by an extraordinary mentality and determination,

on May 22nd he managed to climb Everest and Lhotse in less than 10 hours. "This project has never

been just mine and I think that’s the reason why I was able to overcome some of the biggest obstacles I have ever faced. This happened only thanks to the support of friends and followers from all over the world. We started from nothing, and look where we are. The impossible has become possible".

ISPO IS RE ADY TO CELEBRATE ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY Be responsible. Be active. Be creative. With this motto Ispo fair is preparing to host all the operators

in the field from January 26th to 29th 2020. This edition in Munich will be a special celebration of its

50th anniversary. The fair, as usual, will allow you to discover the latest trends in outdoor, winter sports and fitness. "For 50 years we have been creating precious bonds, combining the world of sport

in one place for four days and passionately driving the development of sport" - said Markus Hefter, director of ISPO Munich. "Our goal is to help everyone to find the enthusiasm for sport and the awareness for a sustainable approach to nature”.

BA M ! T H E E U R O P E A N M E E T I N G O F B I CYC L E T R AV E L E R S R E T U R N S TO M A N TOVA The 6th edition of BAM! Bicycle Adventure Meeting returns to Mantova from May 15th to 17th 2020. The great European meeting of bicycle travelers awaits you in the extraordinary location of Lungolago Gonzaga with three days of meetings, workshops and events dedicated to those who

ride to go far. The theme chosen? Freedom: leaving, coming back, staying away for a while, changing your life, or simply being yourself. Three days of fun, in the style of those who love traveling

light, aimed at discovering a territory that is investing a lot in cycling tourism and green mobility.

All the info on www.bameurope.it.

VIBRAM ANNOUNCES THE PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN WALL Vibram has announced its three-year partnership with Urban Wall in Pero, Milan, one of the largest climbing gym in Europe. The initiative is part of the climbing project supported by the company, which began in 2019 with the presentation of the new Vibram Climbing Team and the new

XS Flash 2 compound. “The one with Urban Wall is the first collaboration on a European scale. We

look forward to announcing the evolution of the project very soon, which will see a second partnership in Italy and new activations abroad in 2020 by the end of the year” said Jerome Bernard, the company's Sports Innovation Marketing Director.

KO M O OT – SAY H E LLO TO YO U R N E X T A DV E NT U R E Singletracks, mountain trails or paved roads: with Komoot you can get anywhere, without ever

losing your way. Whether it's road cycling, hiking, bikepacking or mountain biking, thanks to its planning and navigation technology you can discover nature in a simpler way. Komoot not only accompanies you on routes already beaten, but helps you create an itinerary tailored for

you. This app also works offline and can be synchronized with any smartwatch or cycle computer displaying real-time direction and lap statistics on the interface of your device: Apple Watch, Samsung Gear, Wahoo Elemnt or Garmin.

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# R I D E L I K E A M U M M Y -T H E P R O J E C T F O R S U P P O R T I N G M O T H E R S I N D I F F I C U LT T I M E S The message is loud and clear: "Moms, even in difficult times you will never be alone". Three women, three mothers and three athletes say that: Paola Santini, marketing director of Santini Cycling Wear,

Jasmine Dotti and Alice Leandro, who have created #ridelikeamummy, a charity project with the aim of giving medical and psychological help to women facing complications during pregnancy. Two suc-

cessive goals: becoming a non-profit organization and growing a community through which motivate new mothers to regain an active life. To kick off in style Paola, Jasmine and Alice took part in a relay race at the Cervia Ironman 70.3 reaching the top of the podium.

FERRINO: 150 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG 150 years may sound a lot, but in Ferrino it seemed yesterday when the great-grandfather Cesare

tested the first waterproofing waxes in the back of his shop in via Nizza, in Turin. For over a century, Ferrino has been producing outdoor products with the passion and dedication typical of

family businesses, and to celebrate goal it decided to make itself a gift, a "Ferrino Journal" to tell its own stories, those of the past, those of the present but above all those of the future. To constantly remember its origins, and at the same time work to reach new goals.

ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY 2020 One of the largest avalanche prevention training initiatives in the world. For the past seven years, Ortovox has been offering mountain enthusiasts courses and events related to snow safety: the

Safety Academy, on three progressive levels, the free Safety Nights and the Safety Events in colla-

boration with retailers. All these coordinated and managed by Uiagm alpine guides, to guarantee the highest quality and uniform teaching throughout the Alps. The 2020 dates have already been activated. Check out www.ortovox.com to discover the event closest to you. Part of the Safety Ni-

ghts and Safety Events is the new collaboration with Garmin that during these events will present products such as the Gpsmap 66i.

ADIDAS WILL CLOSE THE SPEEDFACTORIES

By April 2020 Adidas will close the Speedfactories in Ansbach (Germany) and Atlanta (United Sta-

tes). This news marks the end of an innovative Industry 4.0 project started in December 2015 with the first pilot plant able to use high-efficiency robots and machinery to automate and speed up shoe

production. To reduce costs, the giant of Herzogenaurach will transfer all the technologies and knowledge acquired in terms of automation to Asia, also taking advantage of the progress made so

far by local partners. A way respond more quickly to market trends and at the same time guarantee more flexible and economical production.

LA SPORTIVA: SIMONE MORO AND N E W P R O J EC T I S A B O U T TO STA R T

TA M A R A

LUNGER’S

Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, La Sportiva’s ambassadors, left for their new winter expedition: the chain of Gasherbrum I (8,068 m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035 m). A mountaineering conquest,

made for the first time in the summer of 1984 by Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander, which no one has ever repeated in all these years, let alone in the most difficult season, winter.

The project will be divided into two parts: they will first attempt the ascent of the Gasherbrum I,

replicating the March 2012 venture of Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab. Then they will climb the Gasherbrum II starting directly from the hill that separates the two peaks.

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Padded jacket with 75% recycled Thinsulate Featherless insulation, the innovative 3M material that replaces the natural feather ensuring heat even when wet. Shell in 100% recycled polyester with water resistant Dwr finish, Lycra lined hood for a comfortable fit. The jacket is highly compressible and is supplied in its storage bag. Napoleon pocket on the chest and two side zipped pockets. The materials are Oeko-Tex and Bluesign certified.

In 2008, in a garage in Frisco, some guys began to build handmade freeride skis. Ten years later, Rocky Mountain Underground has become a fully-fledged alpine gear company. Brfcs is the new travel bag in 630D weather-resistant tarp.

35L capacity, expandable up to 50, with separate internal compartments, an Eva padded laptop case, zippered pockets for any essentials. The removable compression strap also acts as a bottle opener.

Kalipè is the approach shoe by Scarpa suitable for via ferrata and technical approach in the alpine environment. Comfortable, designed for prolonged use, it is ideal for tackling rocky terrain. The tread design includes a climbing zone to facilitate climbing on first grades. The upper in water repellent suede protects in case of rain.

The rubber wraps the midsole in the front part to ensure protection and precision while in the back assures a great containment.

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IPROBE II

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The first layer for your winter adventures. This long sleeve Merino Base Layer, made with a mix of merino wool and polyester, helps regulate body temperature ensuring adequate thermal insulation on cold days. Moisture is absorbed directly into the wool fibers leaving the skin dry and warm, even when wet. With a unisex cut and a perfect anatomical fit, it maintains elasticity to ensure maximum comfort and total freedom of movement.

A worthy heir to the first version, Iprobe II is the electronic probe that allows a faster avalanche rescue thanks to the acoustic and visual indication. With the auto-switch the probe is automatically activated in the presence of voltage. The integrated receiver identifies any Artva transmitter and provides assistance in the event of multiple burials thanks to the automatic sleep-mode compatible with Pieps devices that have iProbe-Support. Available in sizes 220, 260 and 300 cm.

Cramponable technical footwear for mountaineering and high mountain activities. Sturdy and resistant thanks to the upper with Kevlar core, comfortable and functional thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane and the Primaloft thermal insulation lining. Exoskeleton midsole in dual density Pu, Vibram Nepal tread and carbon fiber insole with alveolar aluminum structure. Suitable for use on rocks and ice falls, it is compatible with automatic hooking crampons.

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Wherever you would like to go, the new Otterbox Elevation 14 coffee cup will become your best friend. Made of stainless steel, with internal copper coating, this handy and functional mug resists use and abuse by keeping your drink warm for hours. It also has a spill-proof plastic and silicone lid and is available in brushed steel or in 4 different powder-coated colors. Lifetime warranty.

For the outdoorsman who wants a comfortable, modern, fresh and natural shoe. Suitable for walking on trails, travel and daily use. 2.2 mm inverted full-grain Italian leather upper for optimal breathability and great comfort, Pu-reinforced toe and heel, coconut footbed with cotton lining, Eva midsole and cork with anti-twist shank. Cross Terrain Michelin sole that provides adaptability and support on uneven terrain.

The first jacket in the world to use Laser Fuse technology. Photics is a completely waterproof and breathable down jacket, ideal for extreme cold, wind and wet conditions. Thanks to the innovative Laser Fuse technology, the materials are joined together without the use of adhesives, creating seamless isolated areas.

This 500 pieces limited edition was developed and produced in Seon, Mammut Swiss headquarters, which houses the first and only laboratory for laser fusion.

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Friends, music and stories, the smell of wood and good food. A break from daily activities where fire is the central element. Noori is a multifunctional object that explores different uses (stove, bbq, oven and brazier) through the unique design of components and accessories, offering a great experience for outdoor cooking lovers. The main body consists of a block of refractory concrete, resistant to high temperatures, with a vertical stove system to optimize combustion.

A super compact tool just 8 inches long. The Mini Survival Hatchet features a slim profile, a full tang construction and an exclusive head design with multiple sharp edges for added versatility. Made of durable 440C stainless steel, it features a non-slip G10 handle and comes with a Kydex sheath for an easy transport.

Practical and easy to handle in any situation, a must have for your outdoor adventures.

The best of high-level snowshoes. Ultra light and aggressive on all terrains, the new Lightning Ascent takes advantage of the advanced Paragon system, with a mesh strap designed to firmly wrap the boot without pressure points: maximum control without compromise. The ballistic-grade Tpu decking offers unlimited durability, while the 360 Traction frame ensures unparalleled grip, especially on traverses. The Ergo Televator heel lift improves efficiency in the steepest sections.

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ARCTIC 600

Step into winter with confidence. With Vibram Arctic Grip outsole technology and PrimaLoft Gold insulation, the all-new Arctic 600 is ready to conquer the icy-cold.

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KINVARA 10

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FREE TR 3 SP

Also for the 2019 the New York Marathon, Saucony presented a special edition of its Kinvara model. The midsole, light and resistant, combined with the Evers top, offers a reactive cushioning to grind kilometers while training or competing over long distances. The particular design of the sole is realized to favor a more fluid transition between the heel and the forefoot.

A classic to wear everyday, tested for adventure already 30 years ago. The anatomic Eva footbed provides support to minimize foot fatigue.

The raised edges protect from side impacts, the exclusive Air Cushion midsole absorbs shocks and assures stability. The adjustable straps allow you to optimize the fit, while the structured sole offers traction on any surface.

With an official presentation at the Re-Creation Center in Chicago, Nike released a new collaboration with Matthew M. Williams, founder and creative director of Alyx. It is a sock-runner that stands out for the impressive removable sole produced by Vibram. The new Nike Free TR 3 SP is available in two colors, Black and Light Bone, with a different collar silhouette for men and women.

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Hoka is excited to announce its first collaboration with Engineered Garments, the clothing brand founded in 1999 by the fashion designer Daiki Suzuki. Tor Ultra Low EG is a contemporary hiking shoe that cleverly combines Japanese aesthetics and modern elements. It is equipped with a Vibram MegaGrip sole with 5 mm multidirectional cleats, an oversized Eva midsole and a Skyshell waterproof membrane.

Expanding its creative line, C2H4 Los Angeles presented the project Chemist Creations to explore new expressions of style. The collaboration with Asics on the Gel-Kayano 5 model inaugurated this launch. Two colors, Marshmallow and Nickel, and an upper that mixes suede and technical mesh. The tongue is accentuated by an exclusive double lacing system with 3M reflective details.

The Tcs Amsterdam Marathon 2020 coincides with the 350th anniversary of the death of the Flemish painter Rembrandt. As a sponsor of the event, Mizuno decided to celebrate the event by developing, in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, a new look for the Wave Ultima 11. Inspired by the famous painting "The night watch", this technically advanced shoe now becomes a real tribute to one of the most renowned works in the history of art.

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Snow Peak continues to strengthen its name in the urban scene, contaminating its Dna with elements typical of fast fashion. Extreme Spec R_C4 is the mountain shoe designed

by Lisa Yamai, daughter of the founder, in collaboration with the New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio. The new born has a Vibram sole, reinforced Cordura upper, Gore-Tex water repellent membrane and Fidlock magnetic buckles on the ankle.

A tribute to the original 1996 Fusion model, the best running shoe since then featured in the Karhu collection. For the historic retailer Barneys New York, the Finnish brand presents a Made in Italy shoe with toebox and side panels in suede, overlays in soft-grained leather and ballistic nylon reinforcements. 3M reflective inserts, it comes in its personalized canvas bag.

Finisterre and Vans together for a collection that reflects the 2017 release. The capsule includes the Ultrarange High hiking shoe with the brand new UltraCush Lite midsole that offers unparalleled comfort and cushioning.

The focus on sustainability sees the use of materials such as organic cotton, eco-leather, water-based inks and adhesives. Laces, straps and tabs come from recycled plastic bottles.

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JAG BOOTS

Randy Merrell and Stormy Kromer: the first was an outdoor lover who produced hiking boots, the second a railway engineer who created hats with a strange look. Two names that over the years have become real brands. Ontario features a full-grain leather upper resistant to weathering and a cotton flannel lining.

Compression molded Eva midsole and Vibram Megagrip sole.

Two Made in USA excellences for a capsule that combines East and West in an alternation of skins and wools in the geometries and colors of Native Americans. The new collaboration with Pendleton proposes 4 exclusive reinterpretations of the Campsides models, the Sebago outdoor line, spokesmen of the indigenous weaving and craftsmanship of the hand-stitched moccasin. Seneca Mid Wool is made of full-grain hammered leather with a wool cuff with traditional motifs.

Danner and Portland Timbers joined forces for another iconic collaboration born in the Pacific Northwest. Based on the famous retro hiker, Timbers Jag combines classic style with modern comfort. It features the colors of the Portland club with personalized details that recall the victory of the 2015 championship. They combine a 100% waterproof Danner Dry membrane, a comfortable and casual fit, a shock-absorbing EVA midsole and a low-profile waffle sole.

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ECO SEVEN

BY DAV I D E F I O R AS O

˜ C L I M AT E N E U T R A L C E R T I F I E D All companies should take responsibility for their own carbon emissions and consumers have the right to knowingly spend money on products that align with their concerns about climate change. This is the conviction of Climate Neutral, an organization that works to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world. Founded by Peter Dering, Peak Design Ceo and Jonathan Cedar, BioLite Ceo, its mission is to recruit brands to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions resulting from the design, production and shipping of their products. To date, around 40 brands have joined the program including Sunski, Rumpl, Western Rise, Miir, Klean Kanteen, Icebug, Hibear, Nomad Goods, Tentsile and Kammok. Info on climateneutral.org.

FJÄLLRÄVEN PRESENTS THE RE-WOOL COLLECTION Within the search for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of its products, Fjällräven has extended the use of recycled wool to the new AW collection. Known as Re-Wool, this wool comes from pre and post-consumer sources around the world. Produced in Italy, from three different historic companies in the textile district of Prato, it is made up of old garments or production leftovers that would otherwise be thrown away. Once collected, it is divided by color, chopped and spun again. "We try to use recycled materials wherever possible" - explains Christiane Dolva, Fjällräven Sustainability Manager - “This is done in order to save energy and resources by using pre-existing materials. We believe that our Re-Wool is a good alternative to virgin wool, because it uses material that would otherwise be wasted. "

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The first "plastic free" ski area in the world is born in Val di Pejo. From this season the shelters will banish dishes, glasses, disposable straws, plastic bottles and non-degradable materials. An ambitious project experimented for the first time in Italy. The project took shape following a study by the University of Milan and Milan-Bicocca, which says that there are between 131 and 162 million plastic component particles within the Forni Glacier. Faced with the data released and the opinions of the experts, the top management of the Val di Sole Tourist Board took action involving the operators. The project will use of a solid awareness campaign and is part of an overall plan to guarantee environmental sustainability, an area in which the Val di Pejo stands out as an excellence.

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RIPSTICK 96

_LIGHT WEIGHT _SMOOTH RIDE _POWERFUL REBOUND The age-old challenge in ski design is creating a lightweight product, offering uncompromising performance at the ski resort that also excels in the backcountry. The Ripstick blurs the line between both, making it the ultimate tool for any experience in the mountains.

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ECO SEVEN P R I M A L O F T P R E S E N T S P R I M A L O F T P. U . R . E .

PrimaLoft presented PrimaLoft P.U.R.E., an exclusive production method that reduces carbon emissions up to 48%. The insulation made with this technology uses 100% post-consumer recycled material and has all the insulating and performance advantages of the existing PrimaLoft Gold. The current production of insulation for technical clothing requires fibers "tied" through high heat furnaces. In accordance with its Relentlessly Responsible mission, PrimaLoft has decided to eliminate these heat treatments by radically reducing carbon emissions. In the autumn of 2020, Patagonia will be the first PrimaLoft partner to incorporate P.U.R.E. in their products. P.U.R.E follows one year later the introduction of PrimaLoft Bio, the first 100% recycled isolations and synthetic material in the world.

PRANA ANNOUNCES A NEW FAIR TRADE PARTNER Prana announced the Fair Trade certification of its partner Colltex, a subsidiary of Eclat Textile Co. based in Vietnam, which produces most of the Yoga and Active collection. This is a further step towards a change that began 10 years ago, when Prana became the first sportswear brand to support and promote Fair Trade USA. Since then, Prana has returned more than $550,000 in production bonuses and directly sponsored the conversion of 11 partners. The achievement of Fair Trade compliance standards guarantees better working conditions and allows farmers and workers to be able to count on a stable income, looking to the future with greater confidence.

PATAGO N IA: TH E G I F T O F G IVI N G During 2019 Black Friday, and throughout the Christmas holiday season, Patagonia has helped citizens duplicate their positive impact on the planet. The Ventura brand has in fact doubled with its own money the amount of donations made by privates through the Patagonia Action Works platform between November 29th and December 31st 2019 and destined the money for non-profit environmental associations that struggle to find solutions to the environmental crisis. All users have had the opportunity to support those who protect the environment also by donating in the name of a loved one, in exchange for a recognition by sending a digital eCard, printing a postcard or collecting the card in any Patagonia store, both in Europe and in the United States.

P I C T U R E G E T S B - C O R P O R AT I O N C E R T I F I C AT I O N The French brand Picture Organic Clothing just got the B Corporation certification, a status recognized to companies that are rewriting the way of doing business by creating a positive impact on people and on the environment. "The B Corp certification strengthens our credibility, recognizing and rewarding the efforts that Picture has made since 2008" - commented the CEO Julien Durant with satisfaction. "However, this is not the end. We consider a certification as a fantastic way to identify areas for improvement, providing us with a valuable roadmap for future actions and programs."

The B Corp certification covers five key impact areas (governance, workers, communities, environment and customers) and its recognition process is rigorously reporting and providing evidence of more than 80 socially and environmentally responsible initiatives, including energy supplies, waste and use of water, workers salary and transparency of processes.

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We are part of nature

Photo: Federico Ravassard

Even if sometimes we are arrogant enough to think otherwise, we are nature.

Contemporary outdoor since 1870

BY GIULIA BOCCOLA

Arc'teryx meets the modern Freeride It has been snowing a lot in the Alps in the past few days and that insane desire for long descents in fresh snow is growing in every freeride lovers. The snowy landscape and the feeling of peace and freedom that you have in direct contact with nature makes the wait even more inviting.

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With a winter of freeride and high-altitude activities in sight, the Canadian brand Arc'teryx could only offer a range of products capable of guaranteeing comfort, innovation, but above all inspiration for all those who are looking for new challenges and unique sensations.

For the autumn/winter 2019 collection, Arc'teryx surprised everyone by presenting two historic products: the Sentinel designed for women and the Saber AR for men, in the AR versions, which allow a better fit in terms of comfort and offer a more modern look. For the more ambitious people and for those who want to go further these two models represent the perfect adventure companions.

Equipped with a wider cut on the chest, they allow you to move more comfortably and guarantee a better rotary movement, giving the possibility to wear an intermediate layer more easily.

Made with a flannel lining that is softer and warmer to the touch, they guarantee excellent protection during the most extreme conditions thanks to the Gore-Tex N70p 3L fabric, which is at the same time robust and flexible. These two new AR versions are also presented with larger pockets and ventilation zips slightly moved upwards to offer a better accessibility. In addition to these two products, Arc'teryx suggests an additional garment for this season that can be perfectly combined with both jackets, giving you the opportunity to perform various outdoor activities during the most adverse conditions. We are talking about the Proton LT Hoody. It is the perfect combination of thermal protection and breathability, thanks to the use of Coreloft Compact 80 synthetic lining and Fortius Air 20 fabric.

For the autumn/winter 2019 collection, Arc'teryx surprised everyone by presenting two historic products: the Sentinel designed for women and the Saber AR for men, in the AR versions, which allow a better fit in terms of comfort and offer a more modern look.

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Norvan SL Insulated Hoody Black / Infrared

Minimalist Designed and innovative construction resolve in solutions for running through inclement winter weather.

DESIGNED FOR TRAIL RUNNING

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Vibram The first portable sole

Portable Performance Sole powered

by Vibram Arctic Grip, the first portable sole realized to increase the grip on wet ice, one of the worst condition to walk on.

Vibram, a historic company based in Albizzate (near Varese), is entirely Italian and has been one of the most innovative companies for over 80 years when it comes to developing outdoor solutions.

Known worldwide for its rubber soles made for sports and everyday life performances, Vibram - with its famous yellow octagon - is synonymous with quality, performance and innovation in the footwear sector. Innovation is in fact one of Vibram’s main missions, a goal that the company seeks studying and designing always new proposals for every sportsmen.

One of the latest product of the brand was born as an outdoor accessory but it has already intrigued and seduced even the fashion world, we’re talking about the Portable Performance Sole powered by Vibram Arctic Grip, the first portable sole realized to increase the grip on wet ice, one of the worst condition to walk on.

Specifically designed to be folded, Vibram Portable Performance Sole can be packed and unpacked in just a movement making the product very fast to be used when necessary, and represents a versatile proposal suitable for different types of footwear, especially in urban environments, thanks to its special lateral hooks.

The special Vibram Arctic Grip technology, that is present on the large blocks, is able to drastically improve the grip on ice, without the need to introduce metal inserts on the sole, but simply using a special combination of Vibram compounds combined with a specific design. A real must-have accessory to face the icy city!

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Ortovox Social Report 2018/19 Ortovox was founded in 1980 as a company initially dedicated to the production of devices in the avalanche safety field. Since its creation, research and innovation have characterized the brand that over time has become a true pioneer in the development of the most innovative technologies.

Over the years Ortovox, in addition to products for mountain safety such as Artva, shovels and probes, has added to its production clothing made by pure merino wool, an extremely functional and sustainable natural fiber that thanks to its very fine diameter is perfect and comfortable for all mountain activities. In 2011 Swisswool was born, a new category of wool filled insulating products who received the Ispo award for functionality, design and sustainability.

duction volume comes from non-risk countries or companies that have passed an audit. The brand has defined some working guidelines, which are applied to all of their factories: free choice of work, no discrimination or exploitation through child labor, freedom of association and the right to collective actions, payment of a living wage and a legally binding employment contract plus reasonable working hours and safe and healthy working conditions.

Ortovox is member of Fair Wear Foundation, and he became one of its leader for the first time in 2018 getting a score of 99% in the field of monitoring and a 78% for benchmarking (the adequacy of its parameters to the fixed ones), and of Partnership for Sustainable Textiles since 2015.

Important goals for the brand that has always fought for the improvement of social, economic and ecological conditions along its entire supply chain.

In recent years, Ortovox has become a member of the European Outdoor Conservation Association which promotes environmental protection worldwide and collects donations for environmental support projects around the world.

The primary purpose is to provide customers with greater transparency and at the same time improve working conditions in the textile industry worldwide.

Ortovox has a total of 45 suppliers, 31 of them in Europe and 14 in Asia. 59.55% of its textile products are made in Europe, while 99.58% of pro-

A theme very dear to the brand that with its 2017 Ortovox Wool Promise has developed its own wool standard to achieve high economic sustainability in the production. Today Ortovox wants to set the details of its strategy and set clear goals to be achieved by 2024 thanks to the Protact 2024 project which aims to protect animals and workers throughout production.

A further objective will also be the significant reduction of emissions and the elimination of Pfcs on all products that will be made more sustainable, designed to last a long time and be repairable.

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STEFANIE RIEDER-HA AS CSR ORTOVOX

LA NOSTRA PRODUZIONE

HIGH-TECH

CREDIAMO ALLE TRADIZIONI, ALL’ARTIGIANATO E ALLA LANA DI PRODUZIONE REGIONALE La ditta tesssitrice tes sitrice del Knit Hoody Lituania

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ORT OVOX Filatura della lana

Taufkirchen, Baviera

Reutte, Tirolo Zurigo

Origine della lana Alpi Svizzere

Per la prima volta utilizziamo la lana svizzera SWISSWOOL anche per il nostro CLASSIC KNIT HOODY. Il tutto al fine di sostenere piccole imprese che si avvalgono di metodi di produzione tradizionali.

Per saperne di piú, vai a ortovox.com

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New Balance: All Terrain

New Balance All Terrain is the new outdoor winter collection by the US brand.

The brand's first trail shoe dates back to 1977.

The 335 Trail, designed for the wet surfaces of the New England, paved the way for 40 years of innovation in the outdoor world.

Today New Balance presents the last two exclusive models of this line, the 850AT and the Hierro v5, in addition to the related iconic apparel.

This includes the NB Athletics Trail Sherpa

Crew and the Sherpa Jogger, inspired by outdoor models, that give you maximum comfort both in nature and in the city. Also in the apparel line you will find the NB Athletics Trail LS Tee both in the long and short sleeve versions, in cotton jersey and with a relaxed fit, with printed graphics inspired by the past. All the items will come in three colors, for a sporty and urban look at the same time.

Meticulous construction, technology, fit and excellent workmanship come together in this exclusive line that presents two models of shoes and a coordinated apparel.

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This shoe is clearly inspired by the original 850 silhouette. A unisex model that takes inspiration from the latest urban fashion trends.

A sturdy, versatile shoe with a technical aesthetic, suitable for both off-road routes and urban life. Extremely comfortable, it offers support throughout the day and in all conditions thanks to the mesh upper, with parts made of nylon fabric, which makes it extremely breathable. The Fresh Foam cushioned midsole provides huge comfort, while the Vibram sole gives you exceptional grip.

Always one of the strong reference points of New Balance when coming to trail running. This renewed version for the winter season, in the men's and women's versions, features a fabric upper with polyurethane coating for greater breathability. Its special protective construction, thanks also to the protection on the tip, helps to keep the shoe free from debris, while guaranteeing resistance and functionality. The Fresh Foam midsole ensures great cushioning ideal for uneven paths. The Vibram MegaGrip sole offers maximum contact with the ground and a multidirectional grip, improving traction and resistance on dirt roads.

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The Fjällräven Down Promise -

BY DENIS PICCOLO

It was 1974 and Åke Nordin, Fjällräven founder, was in the still and silent snow-covered landscape of northern Sweden.

All he wished for was a warmer jacket able to protect him from the chilling wind of those winter wonderland.

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oday, after years working in the sector, Fjällräven has become a leading brand in the production of jackets, down jackets, sleeping bags and any type of down-padded garment. But that’s not all. In fact, since 2014, the Swedish outdoor brand is committed to ensuring that the feathers used for their products are not only of the highest quality, but that they also come from ethically responsible production processes. We are talking about the Fjällräven Down Promise, the promise of their 100% traceability in their down chain, which means that they can trace the down in their jackets right back to the farm where the birds lived in the best possible conditions.

plier which shares Fjällräven's animal welfare policy and has adopted its code of conduct. All feathers used are a by-product of the food industry and this allows not only to reduce waste, but also to avoid horrible practices, such as live plucking.

The first global controversy regarding animal welfare began in 2009. Fjällräven has embraced this challenge and has committed itself, year after year, to controlling its entire feather production chain to make it totally transparent so that it was possible to trace back the entire course of the feather used, reaching the geese farms.

It is is an ethical commitment that the Swedish brand carries on with great seriousness. Much progress has been made since that winter of 1974, yet it is still a work in progress. Fjällräven is constantly looking for improvement, listening to experts in the field and learning from them, so that each stage of the production process is always up to the highest possible standards of animal welfare.

To date, Fjällräven can claim to be the outdoor company that applies the most controls and offers the greatest transparency in all down production processes.

There was room for improvement and over time strict guidelines have been developed on how to source and handle goose down.

Today the brand works with just one down sup-

The down is stored separately in specially marked bags to avoid being mixed with other down. A special team of auditors oversees the whole process and conducts both announced and unannounced checks.

Every aspect is carefully controlled: from how eggs are laid to how geese are raised, fed and slaughtered.

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Fjällräven can claim to be the outdoor company that applies the most controls and offers the greatest transparency in all down production processes.

DYNAFIT BINDINGS

LIF E T I ME G UARANTEE

100% HAND M A D E I N G E R M AN Y D YNAF I T. C O M

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Deuter Rise 34+

The iconic ski touring backpack

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he Rise 34+, made by the German brand Deuter, has a long-standing reputation as an iconic ski touring backpack. The slim-format, athletic design, timeless colours and quick access to safety equipment make it the ideal choice for any day out in the mountains on skis or snowboard.

It features clever straps and bungee cords for attaching skis or a snowboard, ice axe or ski poles. Safety equipment is stored in the front compartment, and therefore accessed directly from the outside. Specifically aimed at ambitious backcountry fans, the Rise 34+ has a dedicated shovel compartment that is heavily reinforced at the sides and base to prevent damage from the blade’s sharp edges.

Another distinguishing feature is its full-length zip on the back panel that allows the main compartment to open out fully, so that contents can be access without getting the back panel wet in the snow.

The Rise 34+ is equipped with the Deuter Alpine back system for a secure, solid fit and maximised carry comfort. Available in two different colours and in a women’s SL version.

Specifically aimed at ambitious backcountry fans.

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“I find it fascinating to feel the direct impact of nature and weather on you. And to feel what you can personally achieve. To me Deuter is unique in the industry.

It‘s strong due to the personalities that advance our products.“ THOMAS HILGER MIT DEM RISE 34+ Thomas Hilger approaches his position as Head of Product at Deuter with the same focus and commitment he has when climbing steep rock faces, kayaking or skiing. He uses the Deuter Rise 34+ for ski touring. It’s just the right size for his kit, has useful attachment options outside and allows him quick access to his avalanche equipment.

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Patagonia Action Works: Istituto Oikos

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atagonia has recently launched Action Works, a digital platform capable of connecting communities to local environmental organizations that are fighting to protect the planet. The launch throughout Europe followed the great success achieved in the United States, where the platform saw half a million people take action to support environmental issues and allowed users to voluntarily offer time and skills, participate in events, sign petitions and donate in favor of environmental conservation.

Today we would like to present you a 100% Italian reality supported from the beginning by the platform of the US brand. Istituto Oikos is a non-profit, non-religious and independent organization, founded in 1996 by a group of biologists and naturalists.

For over 20 years, Istituto Oikos has been working in Italy and in the south of the world, especially in Mozambico, Tanzania, Myanmar and Libano, mainly in rural areas,

to protect soils, water, forests, marine environments and wildlife through concrete and effective solutions. All these actions have a fundamental purpose: to protect the environment as the ultimate goal to support the communities that inhabit it. Nature (Ă’ikos in ancient Greek) is our home, and it is fundamental to our survival, to our economy, for building and producing what we need, and for its ability to create beauty and help us find serenity.

Istituto Oikos supports and collaborates with communities to improve their living conditions, enhance talents and protect their rights thanks to over 350 projects devised and developed to date. Concrete initiatives that aim to reconcile territorial protection, well-being and social inclusion.

Every activity of the organization is based on solid scientific knowledge and rigorous analysis of environmental data: in collaboration with institutions, universities and national and international research institutes,

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and thanks to the contribution of scientists, technicians and experts, Istituto Oikos is involved in soil and sustainable agriculture conservation programmes, the management of water, forests and protected areas.

It promotes sources of renewable energy and the development of small income generating activities linked to the sustainable use of resources, and finally, it carries out programs to monitor the fauna and safeguard endangered species, developing environmental assessment models, databases and territorial information systems, interventions for the redevelopment of the territory, development of management plans and enhancement of protected areas. To stay update and contribute to the many projects and initiatives that Istituto Oikos supports, you just need to follow them on their website www.istituto-oikos.org, with updates from the field, interviews and news reports to find out more about their work in Italy and worldwide!

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adidas Five Ten + adidas Terrex = adidas Outdoor

ADIDAS FIVE TEN

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ADIDAS FIVE TENNIE

In 1985, Five Ten founder Charles Cole was climbing in Yosemite National Park and following a fall while descending from El Capitan, decided to create the 5.10 brand to be designed with an improved outsole compound offering greater friction and durability.

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ive Ten takes its name from the climbing grade, 5.10, which according to the early Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), was one of the most advanced climbs possible, requiring skill, concentration, and as much technological assistance possible.

In 1985, Five Ten founder Charles Cole was climbing in Yosemite National Park and following a fall while descending from El Capitan, decided to create the 5.10 brand to be designed with an improved outsole compound offering greater friction and durability. Stealth was born, a rubber that changed the climbing world, making the impossible, possible. Today Stealth is used in the entire Five Ten climbing line up, those benefits also offered to the biking community in mountain bike products.

In November 2011, Five Ten was acquired by the adidas Group and in 2019, for the first time, adidas and Five Ten have joined

forces co-branding a new range which offers creative and technical solutions for climbing. Combining over 50 years of integrated technology, the two brands have managed to bring people from people to the outdoors without compromising performance and style, helping them live a healthier, happier and more creative life.

Highlights of the new Five Ten range include the new Aleon climbing shoe, designed with climbing legend Fred Nicole, and an update of the Five Ten first approach shoe, the Five Tennie.

ADIDAS FIVE ALEON Designed for bouldering and sport climbing, the Aleon has a wraparound design and a moderate downturn for precise edging and enhanced control. The Primeknit upper ensures a soft and technical fit for greater sensitivity. The Stealth C4 rubber outsole offers unbeatable grip and unparalleled friction.

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ADIDAS FIVE TENNIE An update of Five Ten’s first approach shoe with the design aesthetics of a modern sneaker. The Five Tennie can tackle any approach thanks to Stealth non-slip rubber soles which offer high grip in all conditions. The incorporation of adidas Primeknit technology ensures comfort and stability on mixed terrain when hiking to the next pitch.

Combining over 50 years of integrated technology, the two brands have managed to bring people from people to the outdoors without compromising performance and style

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Enhance your upspeed Dynafit TLT8 Expedition For all those who aspire to reach peaks at speed with reliable and robust products but, at the same time, lightweight, Dynafit offers the TLT8 Expedition.

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fter the latest incredible snowfalls, all ski touring enthusiasts can’t wait to put their skis on and face new challenges at high altitude. For all those who aspire to reach peaks at speed with reliable and robust products but, at the same time, lightweight, Dynafit offers the TLT8 Expedition, a two-buckle ski touring boot.

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60 degrees, it enables a natural, energy-saving walking gait even on very steep terrain. This boot is ideally suited for use with the new, ultralight Cramp-In crampons, developed in partnership with Salewa. TLT8 is designed in Italy and produced entirely in Europe and is synonymous with great quality.

A model with a minimalist design that is notable for its weight of just 1,020 grams, its reliability downhill and its excellent flexibility uphill.

It will help you to climb faster in the mountains, without losing comfort and security thanks to the the closure system Ultra Lock 4.0, simple and intuitive, that saves time when transitioning from climbing to descending. The upper buckle has two functions: it operates as a lever for the ski-walk mechanism and also opens the cuff. Just like the second buckle below it, it is micro-adjustable, and therefore the fit can be customised perfectly to the foot of every ski touring enthusiast.

The system is fast and easy to use even when wearing gloves. For optimum power transfer, the fit of the TLT8 Expedition has been redesigned so the boot offers a narrow, athletic fit with a last width of 103 mm. Thanks to its cuff rotation of

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Garmin inReach Mini -

BY DENIS PICCOLO

Living in close contact with nature must be based on a fundamental aspect: safety.

The unexpected in the outdoor world represents an element to be always taken into consideration whether you are in the middle of the sea, in the desert or on the crest of a glacier as well as during all those activities considered safer, such as a walk in the mountains close to your home.

an SOS request is sent from the device. The display, perfectly legible even under direct sunlight, and the intuitive user interface, makes communication via inReach Mini fast and practical.

Three weather forecast options are also available for your current location or any other waypoint or destination on your itinerary.

Garmin has been promoting safety, sports and outdoor campaigns for years thanks to precise tools with functions aimed at safeguarding people and has recently created Garmin inReach Mini, the indispensable device for all modern adventurers and outdoor activities enthusiasts.

It is a new lightweight device, weighing only 120 grams, compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and equipped with a twoway satellite text messaging system, which, by signing a dedicated subscription (annual or more flexible, which allows you to use the service only when you really need it) connects you to the global Iridium satellite network which guarantees 100% coverage of the earth's surface to send and receive text messages and emails from anywhere in the world.

The communicator integrates a high sensitivity GPS receiver that allows you to always track your position in geographical coordinates, save waypoints and have the basic outdoor navigation functions. Thanks to its small size it is ideal to be applied on a backpack, carried in a pocket or safely stored on a boat or plane. It has also been designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, being at once shock-resistant and waterproof. It includes a rechargeable lithium battery that guarantees great autonomy: from 50 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode, up to one year in stand-by mode.

In case of emergency Garmin inReach has an SOS function active 24/7 directly connected to the GEOS international emergency response solutions and monitoring center, also allowing you to interact with the emergency responders to be always updated on their arrival or for further information.

You can also set up a list of contacts so that they can be notified if

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BY GIAN LUCA GASCA

Full Safe Ferrino Every year there are more than 250 deaths between Europe, North America, the Andes and the Himalayas.

This is the tragic result that affects those who practice winter sports. Today, however, there are other innovative and functional technological gears that can increase the safety level of an enthusiast, like the new Full Safe backpack by Ferrino, the only backpack in the world equipped with three main systems for avalanche safety: the an Air Safe respirator, the AlpRide airbag and the Recco reflector.

What happens when someone is hit by an avalanche? About 70% of people completely buried during an avalanche die within the first 35 minutes due to obstruction of the respiratory tract by snow and ice or fatal injuries. The production of the "ice mask" around the mouth and face, due to the solidification of the exhaled moist air prevents from breathing, the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the inhaled air results in rapid hypercapnia while the reduced percentage of air present in the snow and the weight of the snow mass crushes the subject's chest with a consequent reduction in ventilatory capacity.

How can the Full Safe backpack help you in such situations? It is a unique product equipped with three main systems for avalanche safety. First of all the Airbag Alpride E1 system can be easily used thanks to a lever on the left shoulder that activates the

electric inflation unit and helps to float as much as possible in case of being knocked down in an avalanche. The Air Safe respirator helps you breath in case of burial.

In the end, there’s a Recco reflector on the backpack to boost chances of being traced in case of accident. In addition there is a front pocket with eyelets designed for transporting technical gears as well as self-rescue tools.

Let’s talk about the research projects and the field trials done to evaluate the functionality of the backpack. The USL Valle d'Aosta Mountain Medicine Center and the EURAC Research Institute for Emergency Medicine in the Mountains of Bolzano have come up with and coordinated a research project to follow specific aspects of research on oxidative stress, the University of Padua instead had to deal with gas analysis under the snow cover. The National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps has been recreating the scenarios ensuring safety during the study. The part concerning the breathing was studied on the field by an independent team of specialists whose purpose was to test individual protection systems in order to collect data 42

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Grazie a un gruppo di volontari è stato testato il sistema Air Safe che aiuta la persona travolta consentendo di rimuovere l’anidride carbonica dalla già ridotta quantità di aria presente, eliminando la formazione della “maschera di ghiaccio” e mantenendo la pervietà delle vie aeree. Separare l'aria inspirata da quella espirata attraverso un sistema di assistenza al respiro aumenta la frazione inspirata di ossigeno e riduce conseguentemente quella di anidride carbonica.

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e talked about it with the developer, Dr. Federico Prato, anesthesiologist and intensivist doctor, who has worked with Ferrino for many years on the development of a product line dedicated to increasing safety and improving survival in the event of avalanche.

both on their actual effectiveness and on the pathophysiology of the overwhelmed subject.

You mentioned breathing tests, what were them about? The Air Safe respirator system was tested thanks to a group of volunteers. It helps a person hit by an avalanche by removing carbon dioxide from the already reduced amount of air to breath, it also eliminates the formation of the "ice mask� and the lack of obstruction of the respiratory tract.

Separating the inhaled air from the exhaled air through a respirator system increases the inspired fraction of oxygen and consequently reduces the amount of carbon dioxide.

This allows adequate oxygenation for a long time in people completely buried under the snowpack, allowing an adequate time frame for the intervention of rescue personnel.

How were these tests carry on with the volunteers? Numerous sensors were applied to constantly monitor their vital parameters in order to ensure maximum safety. At this point a condition similar to an avalanche was simulated: volunteers were completely covered with snow. Then they

underwent two tests. In the first one they found themselves under a layer of snow without wearing any breathing aid, but with the presence of an air cavity. In the second case they did not have any air cavities, but they wore the Ferrino Air Safe respirator system.

In the case of tests with air cavities but without a respirator, the lack of oxygen and the accumulation of carbon dioxide rapidly reached the stop criteria approved by the test ethics committee. In the second case, on the other hand, the average duration of the tests was significantly longer.

Moving onto conclusions, what are the final results of these studies?

These studies confirmed the usefulness of carbon dioxide removal devices in survival after an avalanche accident. Surely by using Ferrino's Full Safe backpack you can increase your chances of survival in case of avalanche burial.

For this reason the Wilderness Medical Society recommends its use and has included in its new guidelines the important combination of a backpack with airbags and a respirator system.

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RP Roberts x Jones Snowboards: Frontier + Frontier Split RP Roberts is not an unknown name for all Jones lovers.

The British artist has in fact already painted 4 of their boards in the 2017 and 2018 collections. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jones Snowboards, the brand asked him to create this special piece to commemorate the launch of the Frontier and Frontier Split.

Formerly named the Explorer, the Frontier is a directional freeride board designed to be the perfect daily driver for the creative all-mountain and backcountry shredder.

The new graphic features five peaks from around the world that hold special meaning to Jones Snowboards founder Jeremy Jones. He has ridden from the summit of all these at different stages of his career, we are talking about Wilson Peak Colorado, Corrugated - between USA and Canada, The Tetons - Wyoming, Shangri-La - Nepal, Bec des Rosses - Switzerland .

Balancing old school painting skills with new school street art skills, the process RP uses to create his board graphics is quite unique. He starts by collecting sunrise and sunset images of the peaks. Then he made a digital mock up of the layout, layering the peaks in various orders to find the best composition that avoided placing important mountain features over the binding insert locations. Once the composition was to his liking, RP picked up the pen, paint brush and spray can. Bright colors and bold textures of mountain landscapes come out of the design. His art captures the essence of the mountains we love so much.

Can you briefly tell us about your background?

I grew up in North Wales and now live in Manchester. I spent most weekends and holidays hiking and walking, so I’ve always been a fan of the outdoors. Art wise, my father was an art teacher but there was also the external influence of seeing the early 90s of graffiti develop at the local skate bowl. The use of colours and style captured my imagination and got me interested in that culture. I studied sculpture in college and then worked for a company involved with delivering graffiti workshops to kids in Europe. For years I made and sold artwork, but more as a hobby. It’s quite a scary prospect being solely dependant on your artwork because you end up not only being an artist, but you also have to manage accounting, sales, pricing, marketing strategy.

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Can you tell us how you had the opportunity to work with Jones? And what has been your favourite graphic to produce? I got a direct message from Xavier from Jones on Instagram saying that Jeremy had seen my work and if would I like to submit a design idea for the Mountain Twin, this developed into creating designs for four models that season. I think my favourite has to be the Mountain Twin from the 16/17 season. It features my painting of the Matterhorn, and is the first graphic I created for Jones, a firm marker in my mind, it was when I first considered the real prospect of making a living from art.

What inspired you to start painting the mountains and what is the process behind it? A lot of the time I am painting specific commissions, so the inspiration comes from the source photos, but there is also external inspiration as far as colour schemes are concerned from pottery, furniture design, graffiti. It pays to be interested in many artistic sub-cultures, as this gives you a broad view and open mind when it comes to experimenting with technique and colour. I started painting mountains as I was searching for an avenue to take my artwork, and I’d completed a couple of mountain commissions and it just blossomed from there. I work a lot creating private commissions and try to involve people in the process.

Often they will provide a reference photo, but I also do a lot of online research trying to find a similar view of the peak at different times of the day. Once I start painting, I usually send them a shot with the initial colours blocked in, if they are happy I then go ahead with building up textures, depth and finally details.

change and global warming? I think humanity is having a dramatic impact on the speed the climate is changing. The work that POW does trying to change the opinion and direction of the senate with regards policy is a great approach when trying to improve the situation. Similarly, I admire the work of Surfers Against Sewage, trying to improve government policy with regards corporate responsibility. It is a great example of how the environmental impact of consumerism should be addressed by the producers as well as the consumers. There seems to be a lot of focus on the consumer to take responsibility, and not so much on the corporate side to revise their production methods and provide sustainable options. Hopefully by changing the way we consume and travel on a corporate scale, we can help slow down or reverse the impact we have had on the environment.

You’re also a snowboarder, what’s your relationship with mountains? I find riding very similar to art, you have the freedom to make the lines you want, where you want, whilst being totally engrossed in the environment and the activity. You’re never thinking about everyday problems when you’re riding. The same happens with painting. I enjoy the opportunity to disconnect, it’s an environment where you really are just back to being a small dot on a huge planet. It’s easy to forget that sometimes.

You’ve collaborated in the past with the environmental charity Protect Our Winters. What’s your opinion about climate

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I find riding very similar to art, you have the freedom to make the lines you want, where you want, whilst being totally engrossed in the environment and the activity. You’re never thinking about everyday problems when you’re riding.

The same happens with painting.

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Simon Messner ITW GIAN LUCA GASCA PHOTO DENIS PICCOLO

“I live my life halfway between mountaineering and working as a videomaker.

I don't feel like being an all-round athlete, for now the mountain is my free space”.

Simon Messner, Salewa ambassador, tells his story with these words that scream humility.

Simon is born in 1991 and has an important last name, he is in fact the son of Reinhold Messner.

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name that in the mountaineering field certainly does not go unnoticed and that could, with its weight, direct the life decisions of his only male child towards something far from the vertical world.

him, years later, to try first hand what it means to climb the untouched walls of a mountain and to trace new routes.

His debut in the world of mountaineering, alongside the Bolzano-based company Salewa, was immediately noticeable making him the protagonist, last summer in Pakistan, of two high-level adventures: the first solo climb of Geshot Peak (6200 m) as well as the first climb of the Black Tooth (6718 m) together with Martin Sieberer. The climb of Geshot Peak should not have been solo, but in the company of Reinhold, also in Pakistan for filming his new movie. "The idea of ​​climbing it came from him, since he had seen a possible route in 1970", an idea that he always set aside until today.

"We should have gone up together, but the large amount of snow that fell du-

Simon knows how to stand on his own feet, without being too influenced by the paternal dimension. "I started going to the mountains late," he explains. "I was sixteen the first time I tried to climb" and he must not have being so bad at it considering what he can do now. The mountain has always been part of his life, "since I was a child I listened my dad’s stories, the epics of Walter Bonatti, the saga of the Germans on Nanga Parbat and many others" that probably stimulated his imagination so much to push

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ring the past season made the route very difficult." So Simon took the decision to try it by himself, because “being solo you can manage dangers better and be faster". Also on the Black Tooth the bad weather has got in the way, complicating the games. "When we reached the top we were completely immersed in white out, we didn't see anything around us" and the descent was certainly not easy. "In addition to visibility problems we could not take the tent with us because the terrain was too steep”, there was no space to anchor it to the ground. "This is why we decided to reach the summit in just one day and then immediately started the descent and continued throughout the next night" so as not to get stuck at that height because of bad weather.

stion, but a statement. At the beginning I was surprised and I didn't know how to react, then, thinking about it, I convinced myself to embark on this new adventure".

Mountaineering as a way to be free “Climbing gives you a sense of freedom" he says. "This is why I still don't know if I want to become a true mountain professional or remain a videomaker."

Simon is an anomalous mountaineer, he does not like to talk about himself through social media or bragging about his achievements. His Instagram profile remains silent for months when he is on an expedition, then he posts some photos, a couple of videos, and tells about the climb. No striking announcement accompanies his departures towards unknown places. "Inside me the strongest feelings are triggered when I land on untouched mountains in remote areas", where you can only rely on your strengths and your decision-making capacity. "Where no one can tell you what will it be, this is how I imagine the perfect climb".

Mountaineer and videomaker Today Simon is a successful videomaker, he set up a film production company with Reinhold and now realizes mountain movies. They rediscover and turn into film epic events that today are part of the history of mountaineering.

However, this was not the path that a younger Simon wanted to take. After high school he devoted himself to study molecular biology, "a very interesting and promising scientific field, but unfortunately the laboratory is not my world" he explains. "Staying ten or eleven hours behind a desk is not for me, especially if the sun is shining outside."

His plan, after his studies, was to find a way to "work as little as possible so that he could spend as much time as possible climbing". One day Reinhold shows up and simply tells him: let's make mountain films together. "It was not a que-

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The Nose Speed Record

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f you’re not afraid of heights or have any heart problems, in these months you can watch The Nose Speed Record on the big screen, with Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, a film selected by Reel Rock along with The High Road with Nina Williams and United States of Joe's .

gesture takes a back seat, giving space to the priority of never falling down. It is not just about fear; a fall far from an anchor is undoubtedly a huge element of risk that has led several climbers to be victims of serious accidents.

And when you find yourself so many, too many meters above an anchor, a component of coldness and concentration that only legends can have comes into play. Honnold, in a certain sense, can be defined as a trained athlete after his famous free solo climb of the Freerider route, but he had not yet come to terms with speed. Tommy Caldwell, from his side, has to deal with a totally new challenge compared to what are the responsibilities of a husband and, above all, of a father.

A series of assumptions that have made worthy every single attempt, creating a story to tell.

Of course, accepting to climb a wall with the man who had left the gear at home that day is not for everyone.

Tommy Caldwell is the co-star of this movie "based on a true story", The Nose Speed Record. At the other end of the rope, there’s Alex Honnold. The same 31 pitches and 870 meters of altitude that a regular climber would complete in 4 days, this time are done in just two hours. Everything is accepted. Any technique, every type of climbing, fingers in splits and pendulums. What matters is to break down the previous record, in this case held by Jim Reynolds and Brad Godbright.

The Nose Speed Record tells a story in between madness and technique, because multi pitch speed climbing is nothing more than the right balance of these two elements so important..

Reel Rock tells stories. Different stories, all united by the love for the rock. In particular in this fourteenth edition you can appreciate styles and worlds totally different from each other.

Seeing three movies so similar but yet so different one after the other makes you think about how climbing has endless facets.

From Nina WIliams, a boulder machine and extremely focused on performance, to United States of Joe's, which instead has a totally different approach. It talks about community. How a group of strange people, presenting themselves with a mattress on their shoulders in a hyper-conservative town in the middle of Utah, can become part of the local community by simply sharing experiences. A story that immediately turns into a metaphor applicable to infinite areas of our personal experiences.

The Nose Speed Record tells a story in between madness and technique, because multi pitch speed climbing is nothing more than the right balance of these two elements so important when you have such a difficult challenge in front of you. Perhaps you can guess the feelings you would have when finding yourself just a couple of meters above a quickdraw, with a difficult move still to be done.

Well, for the Honnold-Caldwell couple the meters in question are often ten, with a potential fall of twenty. It is not mandatory not to put the gear on, it only slows you down.

There are obviously many other problems, the fact that The Nose is the most famous route can only increase its traffic, adding another component of unpredictability.

And then The Nose Speed Record, which talks about challenges, teamwork and motivation. There’s one thing we can be sure about: behind every climber, legend or not, always hides a human being.

"Saying it is totally safe would be a huge lie."

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skis by Dynafit.

But the last word was once again Ruth Oberrauch’s, who closed this record edition of the Oberalp Convention in number of participants and geographical origins, with a preview: a new brand will soon enter the ranks of the Group, but we will know more about it at next Oberalp Convention scheduled for spring 2020: we can't wait!

First to take the floor in the futuristic convention center created under the mountain profile was Ruth Oberrauch, Head of Sustainability of the Group, who presented the new Group brand, Evolv, represented directly by its founder Brian Chung.

After the presentation we had the opportunity to meet three key figures of the Oberalp Group.

The already mentioned Stefan Rainer and Benedikt Böhm, in addition to Alexandra Letts, Sustainability Manager of the Group.

The latter is added to the company's historic brands, all among the industry leaders: Salewa, Pomoca, Dynafit and Wild Country.

The torch then passed to Christoph Engl, CEO of the Oberalp Group, who presented the Mountain Sport Monitor, an interesting survey carried out in collaboration with Ispo and Messe München, which analyzed the purchasing choices of a group of final consumers. The panel included 1200 people, not necessarily consumers of the Oberalp brands products, but generic mountain and outdoor enthusiasts. These are important and strategic data that the Group will use for its future choices.

After the presentation we had the opportunity to meet three key figures of the Oberalp Group. The already mentioned Stefan Rainer and Benedikt Böhm, in addition to Alexandra Letts, Sustainability Manager of the Group.

The convention then continued with the interesting speeches of Stefan Rainer and Benedikt Böhm, respectively Salewa and Dynafit Brand Manager, who offered a preview of the most interesting news of the two brands: the Responsive technology for Salewa and the new Blacklight

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the right degree of security. This is why we decided to develop Responsive: the first technology based on natural minerals integrated into the fabric, which recycles the energy of the human body. The reflected infrared rays penetrate the muscular system, activate the blood circulation, optimize the transport of oxygen and finally decrease the production of lactic acid by 18%.

� Why did you decide to realize a Mountain Sport Monitor? Our Group has always been guided by a very strong feeling: the passion for the mountains. But the risk you can have is to only focus on one obvious aspect and losing sight or not investigate others that can be equally fundamental.

The rigorous tests of the Polytechnic University of Turin certify this effect and therefore we can say that Salewa Responsive activates your body to perform longer and recover faster. It is often nature itself that offers the best solutions.

Today the outdoor sector is still very much driven by the data coming from retailers, but there are not many feedbacks from the final consumer. We have tried to fill this gap by directly asking questions to consumers, in order to know more about their purchasing choices.

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Did you expect the results you’ve got or were you surprised by something? We had numerous confirmations. But there were also some surprises. Being a brand founded and composed of mountaineers, we have always taken for granted that the main motivation for going to the mountains was the sport itself. Instead, only 20% of people gave this answer.

� What is your role in the Oberalp Group? I’ve been in this company for 15 years and initially took care of the production in the clothing department. I have gained experience regarding the supply chain, how it works, what are its dynamics, the problems and how purchases can also affect working conditions.

For the remaining 80% the real reason that drives them to the mountains is the contact with nature, a way to balance the everyday life that is increasingly digital and complex. This is a cross-generational response and we will certainly keep it in mind in our future strategies.

When in 2012 Ruth Oberrauch decided to create the sustainability department, we did it together. She led the strategy and I took care of the entire supply chain and product development.

Later she asked me to take over the department, so now I'm continuing to lead the Group's sustainability strategy based on two pillars, the social part and the product part.

You mentioned an ever deeper contact with nature. This trend goes in the same direction as your latest technology, Responsive. Sure. In addition to the quantitative analysis, we studied the final consumer also in qualitative terms together with the Vienna Karmasin institute. Thanks to various focus groups, from professional mountaineers to mountain lovers, we wanted to better understand the meaning of the product and their deep unspoken desires.

Tell us something more about both parts.

The social part: all the people involved at all levels are important, it is also fundamental that all the people connected to the company are aware of our standards. We have a code of conduct that must always be kept in mind while evaluating the various situations in the different countries in which our garments are produced. We have local staff that do quality control and we are helped by Fair Wear Foundation which conducts audits, certifying our commitment to improve working conditions through an assessment of the brand called Brand Performance Check.

The most important factor that emerged is the fact that people are drawn to the mountains for adventures and personal, physical and psychic experiences. In the long history of mountaineering, the entire sector has always focused on protecting people from the mountain, creating a barrier between nature and the human body.

Consumer expectations instead go in the opposite direction. Those who go to the mountains want to feel nature and expose themselves with

Salewa is currently the only Italian brand member and we were ranked as "leader" for the third year in a row. The product part: we have a very strict Chemical Policy, a document that every

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supplier must follow when realizing any of our products. We adopt more restrictive standards than the European laws and all foreign ones to which we must undergo to export abroad. We also use a significant amount of third party certified fabrics even if our long term goal is to work more on customers' trust in the brand than simply having external seals.

not giving up on anything but at the same time we also want to approach another type of consumer in order to inspire more and more people to practice this sport.

You have expanded your product segment to cycling. We are born as a ski mountaineering brand so we were able to cover only one season at time in the past, now we use the same materials and technologies for cycling in order to be present throughout the year.

The data you have gathered says that today the consumer is extremely sensitive to sustainability issues, do you think the market will go more and more in that direction?

Nowadays sustainability seems to be a trend, but for us it has always been a fundamental theme that we pursue everyday with more and more energy. It is not an abstract concept and there is a lot of confusion about it: in our survey, the average of consumers put sustainability at the 6th place in order of importance, but what they considered the most fundamental was the quality of the products and the the fact that these last for a long time, but this is also part of the concept of sustainability!

Our 2020 capsule collection worked really good, beyond our expectations. This goes hand in hand with modern sportsmen who do not only practice one sport during a season but maybe they do multiple sports.

What about the new Blacklight? We wanted to go back to our origins with something lightweight and performing at the same time, we wanted skis suitable even for the most difficult mountains, like the Gasherbrum where we tested them.

Our ambition was to return strongly to the market and Blacklight is currently the lightest and most performing product in the industry. Full carbon, wood core, 900 grams. I think it will really become a top line for the next couple of winters.

Our motto "contribute" addresses a common goal. Every little choice counts. The future will make the consumer more responsible and aware in the use phase, while at the same time changing the purchasing model. Creating fewer products but better, in order for people to buy less stuff but that will last over time. We have in fact reduced the apparel collection from 420 models to 290 and also the number of fabrics used because they have been consolidated over time. If there are fabrics left from production, they can be used the following year, if there is a stock of continuous items they are sold the next year. All this translates into a lower environmental impact.

Another news was the boots, bindings and skis set-up. The goal is to simplify this sport, nowadays there are different categories in each discipline and, for example, for a skier it can be difficult to approach ski mountaineering because the gears are different. Our new set-up can help you in this situation, offering a high quality at a great competitive price.

It will be available not only in our flagship stores but even in rental stations and online. History has always proved that when things get easier you never go back. It is important because in order to go on you need to keep this sport interesting and easily approachable by everyone.

BENEDIKT BÖHM � In previous years you were mainly focused on athletes, competitions and performance, now you seem to be looking to expand your collection to those approaching the mountains for the first time. It is partly true, in the past we were mainly focused on athletes and we still are. The brand call is “by athletes for athletes” so our positioning remains the same, we're

Future projects? You will see a lot of new and interesting things in the 2021-22 boots sector. In the ski line everything is new while the entire binding range will be also revised over next year. Apparel is on ongoing as well as the cycling and trail running part, we have lot of things to do all year long!

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Danner Boots: Go There B Y S I LV I A G A L L I A N I P H OTO S BY G A R R E T T K I N G , RYA N F I E L D , S I LV I A G A L L I A N I

There are three journalists: one from California, one from New York and one from Italy. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it's simply how our Swiss journey with Danner Boots began.

The American brand invited us to try the new Danner Arctic 600 with Vibram Arctic Grip sole during some top secret activities that were revealed to us just once as we reached our final destination.

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Our starting point, the folkloristic little town of Gstaad, part of the municipality of Saanen in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Bern. A ski resort developed since the 1900s, it is a popular destination amongst high society and the international jet set thanks to the numerous ski slopes and mountain shelters, but it is also frequented throughout the year.

I comfortably arrive there from Milan in a 4 hours train ride, during a still sunny afternoon in early October. My adventure mates are a little less fortunate and had to embark an intercontinental flight with consequent jet lag.

However I am a bit worried, in fact, I have mixed feelings: I am certainly happy for this opportunity and excited to be in the Alps, ready for another mountain adventure, but at the same time I am also a little nervous and intimidated for being the only Italian among Americans. All my fears, however, vanish as soon as I meet the other journalists, Lauren and Matt, and Erin and Tara from Danner US in addition to Garrett and Ryan, the photographers who will follow us these days, that immediately let me feel like part of group of friends. Just the time to exchange a few words and information and I already feel like I’ve know them for a long time.

The passion for living life outdoor is our common denominator and the reason why Danner brought us here together.

Go There is the campaign of the US brand that celebrates the desire for an unexplored adventure through the stories of travellers, pioneers, adventurers and simple outdoor enthusiasts. An invitation and an encouragement for everyone to lace their boots, get out and experience nature, not through travels and stories of other people but in first person, wherever your spirit of adventure will take you, whether the Columbia River Gorge’s limitless waterfalls or the Bernese Alps.

First stop is the Les Diablerets glacier at 3000 m high. At the bottom of the valley the sun was shining, while up here what greets us is a lunar landscape swept by gusts of wind.

And it is precisely here that Danner led us, our base camp is Huus Gstaad, a wonderful cottage nestled among the gentle peaks of the Bernese Alps. We are in a sunny hillside location that boasts the best views of the surrounding peaks. Comfortable and familiar, we immediately feel at home and the atmosphere abducts us, but we do not have time to relax too much as Simon, our Swiss guide, shows up, he’s going to accompany us for the next two days.

First stop is the Les Diablerets glacier at 3000 m high. At the bottom of the valley the sun was shining, while up here what greets us is a lunar landscape swept by gusts of wind. In front of us only a blanket of immaculate snow, it’s definitely cold. We pull up our hoods and tighten the laces of our boots. Seen from the sky we certainly would look like little dots that advance in the middle of the white.

We are ready for our hike.

The bitter cold of the glacier gives us an overwhelming sense of freedom that makes us forget the extreme condition that surrounds us. Up here you can enjoy 75 kilometers of marked alpine routes and trails.

The bitter cold of the glacier gives us an overwhelming sense of freedom that makes us forget the extreme condition that surrounds us.

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... trails. From easy family excursions to more challenging alpine routes or via ferratas. We venture to the Glacier Walk, a hike that from Scex Rouge leads us to Quille du Diable and which is open all year round.

We cross one by one the 107 meters of the suspension bridge, unique in the world, which connects the two peaks of the mountain. Below us a 3000 m void, a one of a kind experience that allows you to look directly out onto the Les Diablerets glacier, revealing a panoramic view of the highest mountains in the area, Matterhorn, Mönch, Jungfrau and Eiger. Not recommended for those afraid of heights!

It's time to put our Arctic 600 to test, they proved to be the ideal ally of this adventure.

Comfortable and very warm thanks to the Primaloft insulation and the Danner Dry waterproof membrane, they keep me firmly anchored to the ground thanks to the Vibram Arctic Grip sole, while maintaining my foot warm and dry.

It's time to put our Arctic 600 to test, they proved to be the ideal ally of this adventure. Comfortable and very warm thanks to the Primaloft insulation and the Danner Dry waterproof membrane, they keep me firmly anchored to the ground thanks to the Vibram Arctic Grip sole, while maintaining my foot warm and dry.

I could have walked for hours in my Danner boots so when we get to l’Espace refuge I’m definitely warm and I would like to go on that immaculate blanket. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Derborance valley and the entire Canton of Valais. In the end I get persuaded to enter by a Tomme Fleurette with Rougemont cheese and roast potatoes.

Early wake up call the following day. Simon is waiting for us to take us to the Wildhorn, straddling the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. The 3,248 m high mountain offers everything we could wish for, paths cut into the cliffs, steep ascents up on scree-covered slopes, a climb through loose stones, several descents down vertical ladders in quick succession, many small mountain lakes, a walk among aconites and edelweiss, the amazing panoramic view of the Plaine Morte glacier, Diablerets, Mont-Blanc, Grand Combin and the summit around Val d'Hérens, through a maze of white rocks with lots of stunning waterfalls descending vertiginous walls.

This little gem of the Bernese Alps was first climbed in September 1843 by Gottlieb Samuel Studer. The easiest ascent route starts from Lake Iffig and via the Wildhornhütte. Unlike the previous day, today is clear and bright. Simon points out to me an unspecified place in the distance, after the mountains: "Milan is over there, only 30 minutes away by helicopter!" He says it as if it were around the corner, yet here, on this summit surrounded by nothing but snow and my fellow adventurers, I feel as far away from home as I have ever been.

Go there. Now I fully understand the essence of the Danner campaign. Running away from the crowd and the daily routine in search of an adventure, whether big or small, but that makes you feel in harmony with nature, able to resist to its most extreme conditions, but always aware that, with the right allies, no obstacle in your journey will be insurmountable.

We put the crampons on and in single file we reach the top of the mountain. At the highest point of the summit, a well-deserved breakfast awaits us, bread, Swiss cheese and jam.

We toast with our Danner cups full of hot tea and instant coffee. This adventure has come to an end.

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Feeling the wilderness beyond the infinite living free nature

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t's election time in Canada. In our hotel some polling stations have been set up and the citizens have lined up in a row to express their opinion on who should lead the government of their country. According to the polls, the possibility that Andrew Scheer, called by someone the 'Canadian Trump', wins is concrete. “I like our prime minister Trudeau, because he's moderate. I really fear that the right-wing candidate could win” our guide Darcy tells us.

it is good to specify it, considering who he is dealing with: Europeans, used to going to the mountains often to enjoy polenta, pizzoccheri and beer. During these days of hikes we don't even find a shelter. People of all ages just out of school or from the office pass us by with a decisive step, headed for a happy hour at high altitude: once there they just take their stuff out of their backpacks, feast, clean everything minutely and then go down. “Within Banff National Park there are only a couple of places that work like in Europe, where you can order food and drinks. In the other ones you have to bring your own food, drinks and sleeping bag” explains the guide. Here the spaces are endless and the population density is very low (3.79 people/km² compared to Italy with its 199.82 people/km²).

We are in Banff, the most famous and most ancient natural park in Canada and the fourth oldest in the world, after the Bogd Khan Uul National Park, Mongolia (1783), the Yellowstone National Park, USA (1872) and the Royal National Park, Australia (1879) . Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, it stretches between the Rocky Mountains on an area of 6,641 km² and is located 128 km west of the city of Calgary.

We are here to do some 'plogging': a neologism invented in Sweden formed by the words “plocka upp” (collect) and “jogging”, it is a sport activity which consists in collecting waste while running, combining physical exercise and cleaning environment. We - the journalists - have crampons and countless layers on, they - the locals - are in shorts and sneakers. We cross coniferous forests and wonderful alpine views. But they give us no satisfaction. In three days of walking up and down the slopes we don't even find a cigarette, while our Alps are full of them. Here sustainability is part of the national knowledge heritage since before the word "sustainability" was coined. Nature is wild and powerful and children are taught to respect it. A country in line with the values ​​of Gore-Tex, which perhaps for this reason has chosen it to offer us the possibility of testing the jackets made with the new Gore-Tex Pro technology, created to be resistant, elastic, breathable and waterproof and to protect against the most extreme weather conditions. “Taking care of clothes significantly extends their life cycle and is one of the most relevant elements for having a sustainable product” said Bernhard Kiehl, Gore Fabrics Sustainability Leader. “It is important to pay attention when cleaning the jacket: remember to close the zips and pockets, then simply hand wash it or use a washing machine at medium temperature and then let it air dry, in order to not to use other sources of energy. All the details are shown on our website”.

The landscape is super wild, characterized by waterfalls, lakes, glaciers, caves, canyons and mountain peaks. Pure air stimulates creativity. Perhaps the unspoiled nature was the muse of the Banff Mountain Film Festival: born in the city of Banff in 1976, it is probably the most important mountain film and book event in the world, with international guests, authors, directors, mountaineers, climbers and explorers from every corner of the globe. “I'm very satisfied: Electric Greg, my documentary, is competing in the Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour: it will reach more than 45 countries, about 550 cities and I hope it will inspire people”. Greg Hill, freerider and Gore-tex ambassador, tells us during the hike. As his short film recounts, the athlete saw the effects of climate change in person and realized that the way he was approaching the mountains was aggravating the problem.

So he changed his approach and lifestyle. Now he travels by electric car, he is vegetarian from Monday to Friday and climbs the peaks without burning fossil fuels. Greg is in good company. During these days we got to know two other athletes involved in reducing their environmental impact, both Gore-tex ambassadors: the climber Stefan Glowacz and the mountaineer Tamara Lunger. Stefan realized a sustainable expedition from the beginning till the end, starting from his home in Munich by electric car, sailing on the Atlantic and skiing on the eternal Greenland ice. As we walk, Tamara Lunger tells us that she has just returned from Mongolia, where she discovered, on foot, the country and its exceptional nomadic people who live in a simple and authentic way.

“I felt an extraordinary connection with people and nature there and when I got back to the city I had a lot of nostalgia.

I felt very loved in that wild environment and I experienced a sense of pure freedom”. The feeling that Tamara had on the other side of the Earth seem incredibly close to those experienced in Canada. We wake up the next morning and Darcy, our guide, breathes a sigh of relief. Trudeau has won the elections.

We walk immersed in a Zen silence. A group of bright red jackets: we have many red fruits, ideal as a snack of a grizzly or a puma, two of the 53 species of mammals that inhabit the Banff National Park. These woods are home, among others, to moose, bison, coyotes, reindeer, wolves, foxes, deer, Canadian lynx and ibex. This incredible diversity of wildlife is a reflection of the many habitats found in the park, due to variations in altitude, climate and flora. In order to avoid becoming a predator's snack, a spary is given to each one of us before the hike to keep bears away. And here we are on the shores of the beautiful Lake Louise: a spell seems to have taken possession of it. The freshly fallen snow magically envelops the landscape. We head towards the Tea House. “Don't expect to find pastries or teapots!” The guide warns us. And

The landscape is super wild, characterized by waterfalls, lakes, glaciers, caves, canyons and mountain peaks. Pure air stimulates creativity.

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Great news for Gore-Tex starting from autumn 2020.

G O R E -T E X P R O It is the most resistant fabric suitable for mountain sports and in situations of heavy wear. The triple-layer system combines a new membrane technology with the solid Micro Grid internal coating in the new mass-dyed version.

The brand will offer three different membranes with Gore-Tex Pro product technology, each optimized for different performances and different end uses.

G O R E -T E X P R O S T R E T C H As you can guess from the name, it offers great elasticity applied to a waterproof and breathable membrane and that consequently increases the durability of the product, guaranteeing greater comfort of movement.

The three technologies of waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric will be available in many leading brands in the sector such as Arc'teryx, Mammoth, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear, Montbell, NorrĂśna and Patagonia.

G O R E -T E X P R O M A S S I M A T R AS P I R A B I L I TĂ€ It is a very resistant technology designed to ensure maximum breathability by reducing the accumulation of moisture. Extremely light and proposed in a new mass-dyed version of the Micro Grid internal coating, it ensures extreme comfort in every situation.

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BY FEDERICO MURA P OW E R E D BY PATAG O N I A

I enter the Kletterzentrum, Innsbruck's impressive climbing gym surrounded by the Tyrolean Alps. The atmosphere is strange: even if it’s not my first time here, every time I’m amazed that the many people here seem not to realize the incredible beauty of this place, both for the infrastructure and for for the landscape that can be seen beyond the windows.

I reach the reception desk accompanied by Matts, Patagonia Sports Marketing Guru.

I ask him how big our group of journalists will be. "Not so big actually," he replies with his British accent. We enter the lobby, and if it weren't for the five-plus-size dimensions, the atmosphere is exactly the same as in my gym close to my home in Turin. With only one difference: under the wall of speed climbing there is one of the strongest climbers in the world. I approach him and introduce myself to Alex and his girlfriend Jenya, we chat about the speed climbing cast iron and how easy it is to get a fine by only parking in the streets of Innsbruck.

If there is one thing I like about the climbing world it is how relaxed the community is.

Talking with Alex was exactly like hanging around with my best climbing buddy.

I warm up a bit with a slightly confused mind: where is the horde of journalists I was expecting? Alex Megos is training with his girlfriend, and then there’s me. This was not specified in the agency's email... But that's okay, of course it's okay! I enter the bouldering area and meet nothing less than Norbert Sandner, along with the legendary Wolfgang Güllich, one of the founders of the Rotpunkt philosophy. I could say that all the people here in the gym working on a project, in one way or another, owe it to him.

With his arm just healed from an operation and his fitness certainly no longer at the levels of when he was twenty years old, he

climbs incredibly high grades with great style in front of my eyes. Everything is quickly explained when he tells me about his climbs with Wolfgang and the seasons spent with him studying new routes.

Once I warm up my forearms I add myself to the group and after a few minutes I am still amazed at how normal the situation looks.

One thing that strikes me is how Alex is just a guy who wants to have fun, being an internationally renowned champion seems to be only a consequence of his ability to climb, and above all something he likes a lot. All his irony comes out during the presentation of the Rotpunkt movie the same evening. The audience laughs hard for most of the time because of all the funny jokes between Alex and Norbert.

Very strong, as we all know, and very humble, so humble to help climbing a guy known just a couple of hours before on a sweaty 6b+ Sitting on the steps of the lobby facing the walls of colored holds of the Kletterzentrum I activated my best journalist mode, although occasionally interrupted by some girls looking for autographs, and asked him a few questions.

Your climbing style is impressive; often to reach a hold you stay on the wall thanks to the strength of your fingers alone, and for this reason many people do not hesitate to call you "The Machine", but how important is the psychological component of climbing for you? In my training the psychological part is certainly very important, perhaps more than the physical one. When climbing hard you always have to be focused and keep motivation high.

Especially when you're in front of a project, your brain needs to be 100% focused on it.

Very often the psychological part for me is much more difficult to manage than the physical one.

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In my training the psychological part is certainly very important, perhaps more than the physical one.

When climbing hard you always have to be focused and keep motivation high.

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In tonight's film, you’ve been defined as Wolfgang Gßllich's successor. We are talking about the guy who revolutionized training and preparation in order to push his limits even higher. What is your feeling about physical preparation? I personally have a lot of fun with muscle strengthening training. If you train hard, then you can climb hard. I use it as an excuse to have even more fun on the wall. It's part of the game. However, you must not forget the other two parts of climbing: as we have said before, the psychological part, and the technique. One of the secrets for climbing hard is to balance your workouts by considering these three aspects of climbing. As far as I am concerned, in the past I have been too focused on physical training, and only in the last few years I have learned to manage all the parts of the training in this way achieving decidedly more satisfactory performances.

And what aspects related to Wolfgang GĂźllich do you like best and would you like to apply to yourself? He was a visionary. And already thirty years ago he was thinking of pushing performance to the maximum, trying to raise the grades further. Whenever he managed to climb a new grade he didn't consider it only as a goal, but used it as a starting point for the next level. It was a constant challenge to himself.

This is what made him a legend, climbing the first 8c of the history, and a few years after the first 9a. This is the philosophy I try to draw from him and I try to make mine.

Have you ever thought of being the next one to raise the bar? Honestly no, I focus on my limit and the most important part of climbing: fun. I only think about climbing to the limit of my possibilities, and about climbing what I like the most.

If you think too much beyond what your level is, you will end up not having fun anymore. Climbing hard I realized that climbing is 99% failure, and only 1% success. But that 1% is what keeps you training, climbing and having fun.

In that 99% of failure, the challenge

is you against the rock or you against yourself? The challenge is mainly against myself. When you give up one route the reasons are mainly two: either you are physically too weak to deal with it, or you have lost motivation. When I climb I have to feel the wall, and I don't see in the rock a component of challenge, rather of collaboration.

The rock and I must become one.

What about competitions? As a kid I took part in many competitions, but then I focused on outdoor climbing. In recent years I have always climbed to try new types of rock, and working on increasingly interesting projects. From next year, however, I will start again with indoor competitions due to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Indoor or outdoor? I grew up climbing at the crag, and for this reason my favorite style is definitely the outdoor one. As you will see in Rotpunkt, in recent times I have faced with different challenges, such as my highest grade, the 9b+ of Perfecto Mundo. I have never confronted myself with a project that took so much time and energy, but it was a unique experience of sharing and collaboration with Stefano Ghisolfi, my trainer Ludwig Korb and with all the other members of the team who were with me.

What aspects of Patagonia do you like the most? The whole brand is great. I've been sponsored by them for a long time, since I was 16 years old. I really like Patagonia's approach to the environmental problem. They are using a great deal of energy not only to create a production system that is as much sustainable as possible with several tangible projects like Worn Wear, but they are also carrying out various communication campaigns that are aimed at raising awareness among as many people as possible on this issue. One of the reasons I like it is precisely this: it has made it clear to many people, including myself, that we have to change something in our lifestyle.

Something to add? I think that... today we trained damn hard, right ?! We're pumped, we look good, and we're ready for next time!

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The challenge is mainly against myself. When you give up one route the reasons are mainly two: either you are physically too weak to deal with it, or you have lost motivation.

When I climb I have to feel the wall, and I don't see in the rock a component of challenge, rather of collaboration.

The rock and I must become one.

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The first one to try it was Jim Morrison, part of The North Face team, who put it to test in extreme conditions by climbing and skiing Everest and Cho Oyu in the Himalayas and completing the first complete ski descent of Lhotse Couloir together with Hilaree Nelson.

We are talking about Futurelight, TNF’s new breathable and waterproof membrane to date that, thanks to a unique production method called nanospinning, allows air to flow through the fabric for an incomparable transpiration, guaranteeing at the same time great porosity and absolute impermeability.

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his new nano-fiber structure allows the passage of air, ensuring greater ventilation and breathability without sacrificing waterproofness and resistance. The result is a very light, ultra-thin, flexible and comfortable fabric that guarantees protection from the elements required in the most hostile environments.

Nanodimensional fibers are created thanks to more than 200,000 nozzles that deposit a polyurethane solution onto a surface where it’s collected in a randomized matrix to create the membrane. The solution is then used to create a breathable-waterproof film that is bonded to backer and face fabrics. These nano-sized fibers are small enough to allow air to flow through a membrane while keeping water out.

Furthermore, depending on the specific needs of athletes and consumers, various parameters can be modified and adapted during the manufacturing process such as weight, breathability, elasticity and durability of the garment according to the different type of activity and environmental conditions. A possibility that has no precedent in the sector and that over the last two years has been tested by mountaineers, climbers, trail runners and snowboarders of the TNF team all over the world, in every type of activity and in different climates and weather conditions, also the most extreme.

Futurelight technology, launched in the 2019 fall, is currently available for jackets, tents and gloves but the possibilities are endless and in the future t-shirts, sweatshirts or even jeans that use the same membrane could arrive.

“We are starting with jackets and outdoor apparel, but we won't stop there” said Scott Mellin, TNF Global General Manager of Mountain Sports. “This innovative technology can theoretically make anything breathable, waterproof and comfortable. This is paving the way for the future of technical fabrics and provides endless possibilities across The North Face product categories”.

TNF Futurelight also takes into account sustainability, a theme that has always been dear to the brand. The process of creating fabrics in fact follows an innovative methodology that uses three layers of recycled fabrics and a production that takes place in a clean energy plant as it is powered by solar energy and that significantly reduces the use of chemical components.

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Every products is then tested by Underwiter Labs, a world-renowned, safety science company with more than 120 years of expertise testing fire and hazmat suits, which certifies the conformity of firefighter gear, emergency medical personnel and the units responsible for the management of hazardous substances.

Futurelight has passed all the tests very well, during which over 200 gallons of water were dumped onto the garment per hour. Subsequently the products with Futurelight technology passed into the hands of the professional athletes of the The North Face team who tested them for over 400 continuous days in the most demanding and extreme conditions on the planet.

Now, the new TNF waterproof and breathable material is available for everyone in the Summit Series, Steep Series and Flight Series, and ready to revolutionize the outdoor market.

“Product innovation, pushing the boundaries and having the courage to disrupt have been a part of The North Face DNA since our company was founded over 50 years ago,” Mellin continued.

“For far too long, we have been forced to adapt to our clothing and environment. With the introduction of Futurelight, we are finally offering clothing that adapts to our needs. The introduction of this fabric is a pivotal moment for our brand, for the future of the apparel industry, and for consumers who will no longer need to sacrifice comfort or air permeability for waterproof protection”.

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A talk with Yulia Baykova I T W BY DAV I D E F I O R AS O POWERED BY MASTERS - VIBRAM

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Explosive, stubborn, strong athlete. In 2015, due to fulminant myocarditis, she risked losing her life. In a few months, with strong determination, she picked up where she left off. Yulia's story is one of a kind, she was reborn when the doctors gave her no more hope.

We spent two days in her company at the Masters Clinic&Run, an event created to learn about and better understand what is the model of poles most suited to your needs and your running technique. But let's start from the beginning.

“I died on February 3rd 2015”.

Just a few words that leaves you stunned, a punch in the stomach that you don't expect.

But she, Yulia Baykova, an important member the Vibram Team and Masters ambassador, says it with great serenity. That same feeling of who is not afraid anymore. Years ago her story moved the whole trail running world, including myself. Why? Just stay with her for a few hours; it will be natural to like her.

Yulia was born in Latvia to Russian parents.

Since 2005 she lives with her husband Vincenzo Bertina in Novara and together they share the organization of the Ultra Trail of Lago d’Orta. “I started running when I moved to Italy. I looked at the green meadows in the winter season and thought it would be nice to run over it. In my home country, snow and ice make the landscape grey, monotonous. The scent of grass and wet earth

made me fall in love with this sport”. Together with Vincenzo, Yulia began to train on medium distances and to experience the first long runs, immersed in the nature of her woods. “He looked at me and told me: well, you run fast” she recalls. “And when I tried my first half marathon I realized that the asphalt wasn't my piece of cake: it was so boring.”

In December 2011 Yulia took part in her first official trail, in the Sierra de Chiva, Spain. It was love at first sight “I ran for 63 kilometers, it seemed endless, but despite my fatigue I was dazzled. I discovered a new world, I understood that this was my sport”.

That moment was her turning point. Yulia, with great determination and willpower, decided to devote herself to that sport even more until she became a great athlete of international fame. “I never thought of becoming an ultrarunner; as a teenager I dreamed of being a rock star. I played the drums in a band and my goal was to study music at Boston’s Berkley. Let's say that part of the dream came true: I continued to follow the rhythm of another music, the one of my steps and my breath”. Words that immediately bring to mind the UTLO 2019’s promo video, where she is the protagonist: 78

Years ago her story moved the whole trail running world, including myself.

Why? Just stay with her for a few hours; it will be natural to like her.

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The same doctors who had initially lost hope of saving her, but who, seeing her clinging to life with such force, attempted the impossible.

Yulia resisted, fought.

“Running is the only thing that matters. I compose my symphony one step after another”.

So far nothing strange. Yulia’s story is the one of a young athlete who carries on the dream of her life. But the cold shower arrived in January 2015. “We were in Castiglion Fiorentino for the Ronda Ghibellina. The day of the race I got up and I wasn’t feeling well. I thought I was just nervous, just a little weak so I decided to run anyway”.

Yulia imagined it was just a typical seasonal influence. But in the following days the situation got worse. At the umpteenth round in the emergency room Yulia fainted, her heart gave way. “I was reborn sixteen days later thanks to the doctors at the Le Molinette hospital in Turin, who did everything they could to keep me alive.”

The same doctors who had initially lost hope of saving her, but who, seeing her clinging to life with such force, attempted the impossible. Yulia resisted, fought. And finally she opened her eyes and woke up. All her organs started working again. “I wanted to get out of that place with my strength.

That wasn't my place. The sacrifices and training for long distance runs had taught me to go on, to not give up. Like when you face a climb and you're exhausted, but you grit your teeth and go on because you have to reach your goal”.

A long and tiring physical rehabilitation began, complicated by a lung out of play. “I had to learn how to breathe again” recalls Yulia. After four months she was at the start of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail, where she run a part of the race. 18 symbolic kilometers, but she was there. “It was my obsession.

Getting out of the hospital, being able to run and enjoying freedom through my senses. I wanted to smell the scents, see the blue sky and embrace the earth”. Meanwhile, the Vi-

bram Team didn’t stop believing in her: “I'll wait for you”, Jerome Bernard promised her. And Yulia didn’t make him wait long, she went back to Cortina d'Ampezzo the following year finishing 10th in the queen race, 120 km and 5800 of positive gradient.

2016 was a wonderful year, with the podium at the Vibram Maremontana and a 6h place at the CCC. “After everything that had happened I had to try. I wanted to show everyone that it's always worth fighting for your dreams. Nobody believed I could succeed.”

Nowadays Yulia is fine and her heart has returned as strong as before. 2019 brought her a 5th place at the Scenic Trail and at the EcoTrail de Paris, a 3rd place at the Grand Trail Courmayeur, a 13th place at the UTMB. In May, Masters announced its entry into the ambassadors team. A pure coincidence for her, who, as a Nordic walking instructor, had always relied on their products. “Some elements of Nordic walking are useful in the race. With moderate slopes, up to 15%, I use the classic technique of the alternating step. On the steepest slopes double support comes into play”.

Meanwhile, we run past the former Costalunga quarry. “A Poe o sventa o pioe” (in Pove when there’s not wind, it rains) tells a popular saying. This is not how things are today. Strong gusts come out of the Valbrenta canal. It's raining cats and dogs. But it doesn't matter, because we are immersed in a magnificent autumnal landscape, on paths along the coast, rocky walls and tunnels that dug into the rock. At the Madonna del Cornon we take the mule track that leads back to the village. Here comes the descent and we put our poles away.

Yulia looks at me and smiles: "What do you think? Shall we run?”

Let’s run.

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Shelter Movie

BY M AT T EO R O S SATO POWERED BY PICTURE ORGANIC CLOTHING

ST E P P I N G FO RWA R D T H R O U G H T H E LEGENDARY ALPS

• Somewhere in the wild expanse of the French Alps, our group of five friends, split boards and climbing skins underfoot, marvel at the vast untracked mountain faces and the majesty of the surrounding peaks. As they go back to the shelter where they will spend the night, an old hoarse voice off-screen starts talking. The story starts here.

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ut let's take a step back. Shelter was born from the collaboration between Almo Films and Picture Organic Clothing, which had already given life to Zabardast, a mountain movie set on the high peaks of Pakistan. Behind both projects, there has always been first of all a concept and a clear objective, even before a considerable video production. Sustainability and environmental protection are the common thread that unites the two projects and that constitutes the foundation of Picture, which has always been committed to reducing the environmental impact of its products.

Shelter seeks to capture the the essential nature of the mountains by exploring the hidden valleys and remote peaks of the Alps, far from the hustle and bustle of the world’s largest ski resorts. To carry out this mission, five friends - motivated by a passion and love for the mountains - travel from hut to hut, observing firsthand the impact of climate change on the Alps. To mitigate the effects, a now unavoidable issue in daily life, they start by changing their approach to the mountains and how they live their passion.

The five friends are Jeremy Jones, Mat Schaer, Leo Taillefer, Levi Luggen and Thomas Delfino. Jeremy Jones needs no introduction: freeride legend, he has cleared the concept of backcountry not only as a technical gesture, but in a more exploratory sense and as a way of experiencing nature in its purest essence. Thanks to his impressive technical level, he has inspired many snowsports enthusiasts during his career and can be defined as one of the splitboarding pioneers.

«Mountain huts located in such high places are a real treat. They offer the chance to enjoy a restful night’s sleep in a warm comfortable bed and head out full bore on the next day’s ascent.»

With a genuine love for the mountains, Mat Schaer is fervent advocate for the environment and an expert on the topic. He continually pushes for an eco-friendly approach to snowboarding and sees the Alps as are a fantastic mountain playground offering an infinite number of possibilities for human-powered exploration.

«Mountain huts provide the means to access a fantastic vertical playground still relatively unexplored by freeride skiers and snowboarders. Sleeping in these remote places provides the chance to disconnect from our modern, fast-paced, hyperconnected world, to marvel at the incredible landscapes at dusk and to meet new people who share the same passion.»

Honest and spontaneous, Leo Taillefer brings a lighthearted sense of awareness to every adventure he embarks upon. The ideal travel partner, he is always game to push the edge of the envelope. He is also particularly fond of the environment and the great outdoors, which he does his best to respect every day.

«Mountain huts are peaceful places where you feel so close to Mother Nature. They offer the chance to get back to the basics, to truly enjoy the simple things in life. Social classes disappear and you can just be yourself. Being in a hut also means a front-row seat to scaling the surrounding mountains.»

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Passionate and extremely motivated, Levi Luggen has made a name for himself in backcountry snowboarding over the past few years. He became the de facto guide during this particular adventure and he enthusiastically dragged our protagonists to the wildest and most remote corners of the upper Valais Valley.

«You savor the descent so much more when you earn it. Nothing tastes better than good meal while sitting next to the fireplace after a long ascent, just waiting in anticipation for the next day’s turns. Huts might not be luxurious, but nothing is more breathtaking than watching the sunrise from the mountain tops right before you arc turns down an amazing snow-covered face.»

Born with a passion for the mountains, Thomas Delfino is a main character in the rebirth of snowboarding, his primary focus today is on the environment and he has big plans to make a difference.

«Backcountry has become much more popular and accessible today, and mountain huts offer the chance to explore remote, isolated terrain. It also rhymes with respect for the great outdoor because these places are open to everyone all year long, and making little to no impact means respecting others and the environment.»

But there are still other actors in this story that deserve mention. Julien Roserens & Morgan Le Faucheur, aka Almo Film. After a long career as a pro snowboarder, Morgan has chosen the camera as an expressive medium and for over 10 years has been realizing documentaries and projects related to its natural element, the mountain. Together with Julien, they constitute an infinite resource of imagination and ability, becoming a fundamental element for the realization - together with Picture - of Zabardast first and then of Shelter. Møme aka Jeremy Souillart, the conductor. The one who composed the soundtrack for Shelter. After the success of Aloha in 2015, he now travels throughout Europe bringing his electronic music to major festivals.

Last but not least Serge. Serge embodies the conscience of the mountains. He is the storyteller, the voice that accompanies the five friends on their journey through pristine shelters and valleys. Serge knows the Valais area’s history like the back of his hand, having witnessed first-hand the evolution of the territory and the drastic climate changes.

Shelter is not only the story of a journey in the midst of nature, but also of unexpected encounters, exchange of opinions and so much spontaneity. The beautiful images wisely interspersed with archive photos cast the truth before our eyes and make us think. From the world-renowned Great St. Bernard Hospice, our protagonists will travel the Alps using only their legs to power them, hitching the occasional ride on legendary trains like the Glacier Express.

Ready and determined to face the impact of climate change and its devastating effect on the environment, they will pass through such amazing locations as the Vanoise Range, Testa del Rutor, and even the village of Mont-Noble, to learn more about the secrets of the high-alpine valleys. So many places filled with a history that bears witness to the passage of time and the ever-changing mountain environment, inspiring the five adventurers and - thanks to Picture that made it possible - hopefully a good part of those who will watch Shelter.

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Beyond every effort, driven by emotions.

A physicist and an engineer. Francesco and Cesare are part of the Mountain Running Italian National Team and together flew to Patagonia where they won two silver medals. Having recently entered the ranks of the Nike athletes, they pursue their dreams through trails, fatigue and love for running.

We asked them to tell us more about their emotions.

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Tell me something about yourself.

You can call me Supertramp. Just joking! Or maybe Fra. Or France, or @fra_puppinho. Anyway, I was born in 1992, on the other branch of Lake Como. Human, athlete, physicist.

I am a physicist in the most classic sense of the term, I studied to understand and interpret nature, which is very interesting and written in a mathematical language: simple ideas but of huge importance that I try to teach to my high school students. I am an athlete, running has always been the essence of my life and being an athlete means trying every day to improve and to find a balance, taking care of my body, being free, living with a very intimate and sensitive friend, fatigue. I am human because I have two wonderful sisters and a brother, I live with my girlfriend, Gloria, and I have relationships that cross any border. These three aspects are inseparable and make me what I am.

I'm a simple person, an engineer, an athlete. In everything I do, I try to do my best and constantly get myself into the game, facing challenging goals.

I live in Borgo Lares, in Trentino, a small mountain village, although I spend the whole week in Trento for work. I recently turned 26 and in 2018 I graduated in energy engineering. I work with renewable energy and energy savings, I like to think that this is also in a certain way linked to my sport activity: pursuing a more sustainable future that respects the environment and our mountains. My family has given me the passion for the mountains and for sport, they have always supported me in everything and for this I will never thank them enough.

How, when and why did you become a runner?

It's very simple, as a child I used to play and run with other children, then at some point we started practicing athletics, always for fun, at the Guanzate field. I haven't stopped since then.

It all started about ten years ago when a special person saw some good qualities in me and convinced me to start running. He was my first coach and unfortunately he left us the following year because of a bad illness.

Since that day I have never stopped and now I am a real runner. I like to run, on any terrain, depending on the time available, on the seasons and on where I am.

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How is your typical day?

That changes depending on the season, even if I would like to change more often, waking up and always doing something different! When I teach, I'm typically at school all morning. Sometimes, if necessary, I train before entering the classroom. I dedicate the afternoon to preparing lessons, correcting homework and carrying out the thousand activities that the school requires, then, usually around the evening, I train. There is not always much time and I try to manage it with the help of my girlfriend who is an athlete like me and has needs similar to mine.

After dinner, with little energy left, I often write or read, then it's time to sleep. It is very important to rest for someone who, like me, was born tired!

Le mie giornate sono molto intense, anche troppo a volte!. Lavorando cerco di ritagliarmi lo spazio per gli allenamenti: il mattino presto, in pausa pranzo o la sera a seconda della stagione, qualche volta anche due sessioni al giorno. Fortunatamente posso permettermi un po’ di flessibilità sugli orari per organizzare il tutto con maggior tranquillità. Cerco di vivere al meglio ogni momento, concentrandomi sulla corsa o sul lavoro a seconda di quello che sto facendo, anche se spesso mi capita di pensare ad un progetto di lavoro mentre corro o al percorso del mio prossimo allenamento mentre lavoro! Le giornate mi scappano via sempre troppo velocemente mentre la sera è il momento più rilassante in cui vedo la mia ragazza, i miei amici o guardo qualche serie TV.

Trail and road, tell me their differences from your point of view.

On the trail side, the references are few and often subjective, what’s important is the balance between aerobic qualities, endurance and strength. On the road side the elastic components and the rhythm become fundamental. I love them and practice them both, my running motto is run on #anysurfaceavailable!

The road imposes a high and constant rhythm, the automatic repetition of the same gesture, always in search of fluidity and efficiency in the action. I constantly keep track of the speed and the chronometer and I believe that road running is fundamental even for those who want to run fast in the mountains. On the trail the search for rhythm is linked to the interpretation of the terrain, the variables are many and the ability to move on technical routes comes into play. The off-road landscapes are often suggestive and the mix between running and nature is fantastic. I like both of them, but in the summer I spontaneously move to trail running!

Which shoe do you use for running on trail and which one for the road?

What is your feeling with these shoes?

I use the Nike Pegasus Trail on trails. In this time of the year, when the temperatures drop, I prefer its waterproof version in Gore-Tex that keeps your feet dry. The Pegasus Trail is comfortable and protective, although equally responsive: I consider it excellent for a door-totrail on mixed terrain. On roads, my ally against low temperatures is the Nike Pegasus 36 Shield which guarantees the same fit as the Gore-Tex version.

On trail I use a lot the Nike Pegasus Trail, it has a similar response of a road shoe and at the same time a good grip to deal with the more technical traits. If the conditions of the terrain gets worse the most suitable shoe is the Nike Pegasus Trail Gore-Tex that allows you a safe support even in the most slippery sections!

On roads I love the Nike Pegasus 36 Shield, they have incredible responsiveness and cushioning and are perfect for my winter training.

You achieved a great result in your last race in Patagonia, can you tell us how it went?

I knew I was feeling good, in the three months before the race my preparation had been excellent. I expected to be able to fight for the podium, even if the result in a world championship is never a given, because of technical level and difficulty. Patagonia was an inspiration, the perfect mirror of my mood, this was important for me. In the race I wanted to stand out immediately, on the first climb there were only the American Jim Walmsley and I. I was afraid to lose but I decided to risk it, I didn't think we would run so fast! It was just something between Jim and I. We have gone beyond the limit that I could imagine. We met in the intensity of the competition. Our race lasted over three hours and it was exciting, extraordinary, very hard. I was happy, and even Jim was, we were genuinely happy with what we shared in the race. He won.

It was a great result, I was pursuing this dream all season and in the race, when I realized that a great result could come, I was able to use all the energy that I had left to reach my goal. A competition like this fills you with emotions that you hardly forget, it gives meaning to all the passion you put into what you do.

In the days before the race we had the chance to see the course and I tried to study how to manage the race in the best way possible, making the most from the parts that best suited my characteristics. Several times I imagined the various situations that could have occurred in the race, convinced that I would be able to face them better because the mind and the approach to competition on certain occasions count more than the legs. The only regret was the fall a kilometer from the finish line when I was finally reaching the American Joseph Gray, but it is part of the game and this silver to me is like a gold medal!

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You are part of the Italian National Team, a great satisfaction. What does it mean to you?

I share a lot with the other athletes of the Mountain Running Italian Team. I see them as models, examples to follow; special people capable of extraordinary challenges. Being on the National Team means above all running for a team, the Italian one, with a shirt that says "Italy", that makes us all brothers. When you are in the race all this multiplies your energy, the spirit of brotherhood that you experience can’t be found in any other environment. The meaning we give to ourselves is each time different, it depends on how we face the race and on the particular story we have behind.

The Mountain Running Italian Team is a group of fantastic people before being great athletes, training days with them away fly! The atmosphere that reigns in the team is simple and light, we work hard when training but there’s always time to have fun and we live every race with great serenity. I think it's one of the most beautiful environments I've ever lived and as athletes we try to carry on this spirit of sportsmanship and fairness in everyday life to transmit it even outside of our world.

How do you see yourself in the near future?

My idea would be to combine my lifestyle with an activity related to running, in order for one occupation to be a mutual support for the other. For example, writing, telling and inspiring other people, which I already partly do, or creating a pro team of athletes in the mountain and trail running sector, which would perhaps be the first in the world. Assumptions exist, interests are moving. I would like to leave a mark and make a concrete contribution to the world of mountain running, especially for those who will come after me.

The reality is that I have a thousand ideas and thoughts in mind, maybe my need for freedom will bring me closer to the outdoors, but I wouldn't even mind going back to the world of physics, in the more distant future.

I hope to see our sport, mountain running, grow in terms of visibility and prestige. The dream is to see it in a few years at the Olympic Games, because it is the most beautiful sport in the world! On a personal level I am sure I still have room for improvement in sport and I would like to find the right compromise between sport and work in order to run a few years as a semi-pro or at least in a more relaxed way. I also want to continue my working experience within my company and grow in a job that could give me great satisfaction in the future.

NIKE AIR ZOOM PEGASUS 36 SHIELD This shoe created for trail running gets updated to conquer wet routes.

A water-repellent upper combines with an outsole that helps create grip on wet surfaces, letting you run in confidence despite the weather. The material has a water-repellent finish to help you keep your feet dry also thanks to the sealed seams that keep water out. The traditional laces are super-easy to adjust so you can personalize your best enveloping fit. In the end the outsole design has grooves to quickly help shed water for optimal traction on every terrain.

NIKE ZOOM PEGASUS TURBO SHIELD A model that has particular reflective details and elements designed to fight the cold. The inner mesh and the easily adjustable straps wrap your foot in sock-like that gives you a breathable comfort.

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The First Ascent Bhagirathi IV

BY LUCA SCHIERA

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With many more days available we decide to try the other route made of cracks on the right, the real problem is that it will take us exactly where the schist is higher and more problematic.

We have no idea how that kind of rock will be and how we will overcome it.

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nce upon a time there was a king named Bhagiratha. The legend tells that, when he became prince of the Sagaras, went to meditate on the Himalayas for a thousand years to please Ganga, the goddess of the river Ganges, in order to obtain the liberation of his ancestors from the curse of Kapila.

Ganga told him that if she had descended from the sky the force of her fall would have been devastating. She asked him to get Shiva's favor because he would be the only one able to support her. He accepted and brought the goddess to the earth in the form of the Ganges river, filling the sea. From the Goumuk glacier, the source of the river, rise the four imposing mountains that took their name from the king: the Bhagirathi I, II, III, and IV in descending order of height. This is the story of the smallest, the Bhagirathi IV. With its 6200 meters, it is the lowest mountain of the chain and our history with it starts four years ago, in 2015. It is winter and we are looking for an interesting spot for the following summer but we have no precise ideas. The name of Bhagirathi pops up, I think it's a bit saturated now and I don't expect much from it.

But from the photos it looks very interesting: it has a beautiful shape, the granite glitters in the sun and it looks very steep. People have been tried to climb it for many years but with no success. We decide to go there after the monsoon.

The first impact is traumatic, Delhi is hot and suffocating at night, the air is saturated with humidity and smog but only with the morning light we can understand how much it is crowded. Fortunately for us, we immediately jump into a van towards the mountains. The climate becomes much more bearable and the temperature drops until we reach the end of the road after two days of travel.

We are in Gangotri, a 3000 m high village divided in two by the river Ganges, a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and western tourists. From here on we will proceed for two days on foot together with the base camp team.

The season seems good, the monsoon is over, there is good weather even if it's still cold. We start climbing what appears to be the most logical route of the mountain, but as soon as the sun touches the wall, after the first pitches, some stones start to fall, we don’t know how to protect ourselves, it is only half a day but we decide to go down. With many more days available we decide to try the other route made of cracks on the right, the real problem is that it will take us exactly where the schist is higher and more problematic. We have no idea how that kind of rock will be and how we will overcome it. The only thing to do is to try.

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The second week of September is very cold and in the morning we have to climb without gloves with various degrees below zero, soon our fingers become numb and after a few pitches it begins to snow. After the second refuge, we reach an altitude of 5900 m, around us just hardpack, everything is smooth. I go down and a few minutes later the sun comes out and the snow beneath my feet disappears.

Let's go home.

In the following seasons the thought of the Bhagirathi IV returns to my mind more and more frequently, until it becomes too insistent, we have to go back. We arrive at the base camp pretty early, the monsoon has not yet passed and even if it is August it’s snowing, we fear it will become even colder than four years ago.

We take advantage of bad days to bring our gears and stuff under the wall and acclimatize. This time we're really ready.

First days of September. The weather is perfect, the wall has seems excellent and it's hot, we go up to the advanced base camp at 5000 m high ready to hit the road the next day. As we rest, two large piles of stones come off and in a few seconds they completely invest our entire climbing route. Now what? Shall we go for it anyway? That same afternoon, we agree that attempting it would be too dangerous so we take a look at the other walls. Nothing convinces us, we go back to the base camp again without an alternative plan.

Some days pass and the only solution that comes our mind is to try again the most obvious route in the middle wall, the one that had rejected us four years earlier, hoping that with time we have gained more experience and ability to climb it.

We start, ready for five days on the wall, we know that we will spend at least two days advancing for a few meters, after which we hope to be able to continue faster towards the summit, we will decide how to go down only on the last day.

It is very cold in the morning, after some time, with great surprise, we find an old belay of someone coming directly from below us, we go to see what we have over our heads but something is not right: why have they arrived here and then continued on if we are in the dihedral? The answer comes early, looking above us we see that the crack continues upwards with long breaks and then disappears completely after about two hundred meters where there’s a roof. It is an unexpected surprise, we were sure to have overcome the greatest difficulties, even if we could pass that it would take us many days that we do not have. The only solution seems to go down again.

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At the base camp we are again without an idea, with little hope but at least many days still available. We start to timidly think again about the right route even though we don't know how to deal with it. There haven’t been any falls of rocks lately but the idea of being ​​ in that place does not attract us that much, we let a little time go by to clear our minds or go home. But we don't want to leave things halfway. We arrived here for a specific reason, we decide to go for it but we should be much faster, the big advantage is that we already know the route.

We wake up at midnight on September 15th from the advanced camp and begin to climb the base wall towards the beginning of the route, it is not cold and there is a full moon. We climb the first pitches in the dark, we know which cracks to follow and we gain altitude even though climbing is disturbed by the debris of the landslide from few weeks before. We proceed quickly and in the early afternoon we arrive at the crossroads where we took the wrong route last time.

After some difficult movements we continue on the long dihedral where the quality of the rock begins to drop drastically anticipating the worst part, the black schist. It is night and we don’t know where to camp. The summit ridge is above us so we decide to continue and reach it. At 11 pm we are all standing on top, it's dark and unfortunately we can't see much around us, only the profiles of the highest mountains illuminated by the moon. On the west side there’s a 800 meter high rock wall while on the opposite side there seems to be only a small rock jump and then a long slope down to the valley, we go down that way and find a place to camp. The next day we walk towards the base camp, we pack our things and move under another mountain.

Two days later we are at the base of Shivling, perhaps the most beautiful mountain in the area, with a particular characteristic: it has two perfectly symmetrical peaks. The route we want to climb is the easiest of the mountain, the west ridge.

It starts from at 5000 m with a white compact granite edge, with increasing difficulties and then suddenly stop against a huge 6000 m suspended serac. From there you can climb either one or the other peak without great difficulty. We are well acclimatized but we have only a few days left, we are afraid that the perfect weather that lasted throughout September will soon start to change.

We climb the rock edge and reach the serac in the afternoon. We set our tent there to spend the night but the sounds of rocks falling down wake us up, we know we are safe but the darkness amplifies our fear. We set off again in the morning and climb the steep ice wall in just two hours. We are in this surreal place, with the two peaks on the right and left, 500 meters higher from us. We leave the gears and continue in line until the top, luckily the sky is clear and finally we have an overview of the mountains. We climb down the icy slope and luckily we are able to go down safely from the serac. The next day we are at base camp, now that we have completed our project we can finally go back home.

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Once Upon A Time

BY M A R TA M A N ZO N I POWERED BY LAFUMA

"Once upon a time there was the Mer de Glace glacier".

The story that I will tell my children one day could begin in this way. “Instead of the service area you saw today, there was a shelter where I slept. Instead of the highway we passed, there was perennial snow".

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" ...an introspective journey within ourselves awaits us, between meditation and worrying visions. In fact, the first discovery we make is the wheel of a car. Who knows how it ended up on Mer de Glace.

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n fact we are on the largest glacier in France to collect waste from the last century and it seems to live a premonitory dream: an introspective journey within ourselves awaits us, between meditation and worrying visions. In fact, the first discovery we make is the wheel of a car. Who knows how it ended up on Mer de Glace.

experience the mountain. The next appointment is scheduled for September 2020, and there might also be an Italian edition. The organization is impeccable: four hours of scouring and sifting through every cold corner. We put the garbage in our bag and when it is full we empty it in another huge one where all the recovered objects are piled up, then are taken from the helicopter and brought to Chamonix, where we will separate waste.

This initiative is called Responsible Mountain, and is organized by Lafuma in collaboration with the French Alpine Club - CAF - which has been dealing with mountain cleaning for over thirty years. A day of concrete action, free and open to everyone, accompanied by UCPA guides, to safeguard the environment. An example of how the French brand promotes social responsibility through awareness-raising projects to consciously

"Since the first edition, 12 years ago, more than 28 tons of waste have been collected by thousands of participants" - emphasizes Renoud Menozzi, Lafuma brand manager. Due to the melting of the glacier because of climate change, more and more waste that was previously buried by the snow emerged.

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We found everything: Italian liras, hundreds of cans, thousands of cigarette butts, 12 mussels, rusty iron pipes, a ski. But the plastic dominates the landscape: so much that soon form a small mountain.

plastic and the reduction of harmful subsidies for the environment, while Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: "We will adopt courageous measures against climate change". The fight against plastics pollution has become the largest environmental movement in recent years. The next step is the transformation of an intention into actions that will have real effects.

The same scene occurs every day in our apartments: the plastic bin is always the first to fill up. We go on with our concentrated 'treasure hunt', in Zen silence. We are immersed in a lunar scenario. La Vallée Blanche is beautiful and breathtaking.

Individual choices, such as cycling, lowering heating in the home, intelligent shopping, are very relevant on a local scale but involve some sacrifices that few are willing to make when it comes to influence their lifestyle.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the Mer de Glace was visible from Chamonix. Today to look at it you have to go up to Montenvers.

Maybe my children will never see it.

Yet there is still some hope. During the last few months there have been positive signs, both in Italy and in Europe: the new Government has introduced sustainability on the political agenda and discussions have been made about the proposals for measures that foresee new taxes on

Tangible behaviors, such as cleaning the beaches or the mountains, allow, literally touching with your own hands what can hurt nature, and make you learn to love it more. "Children, once in place of the toll booth there were large ice caves. But these are things that unfortunately you will never see”.

« Children, once in place of the toll booth there were large ice caves. But these are things that unfortunately you will never see

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BY M AT T EO PAVA N A P OW E R E D L A S P O R T I VA

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What is dawn if not a brushstroke on the canvas of the world?

It is night that becomes day, it is the darkness painted with light.

What dawn is not, is obviousness.

It is a rare and complex simplicity, even though free, for those who want to spy on its arrival. I stand on the top of the mountains, where its taste is more delicate and deep. The dark air, full of fear and uncertainty, leaves room, like a caress, for the warmth of existence.

Each dawn marks both the birth of a new day and the time, little by little.

Every day is never the same, as time is composed of the same amount of seconds, but always different from each other. Time seems to be immobile but changeable. Someone may call it relativity of things; I prefer to refer to it as the subjectivity of the incomprehensible.

If the photographer is a light hunter, what is the mountaineer if not a dawn hunter? Both of them go in search of that extended moment, of that deformation in which the rationality of the phenomenon is undermined by the wonder of the soul. The photographer captures it with his If the photographer own hands, the hunter with his eyes. It is irrational to fix it with the mind. In fact, I have never heard anyone exclaiming "What a is a light hunter, magnificent refraction and diffraction of photons in contact with what is the the atmosphere!�. Instead it is inhuman to have never seen one.

Dawn expands the eye with shapes and shades that are never the same. Its sound also changes overtime, the crunchy silence on the snow or the hiss of the wind in the grass, or even a deep and fast breath that goes off into infinity. It may taste like the blood of burning bronchi, or of the earth like a thirsty mouth. It can have the consistency of hot, rough rock or melting millennial ice. It sometimes smells of freedom, other times of death. Dawn is the sixth sense, an extrasensory perception. Sometimes it’s missing, and you can't do anything but feel the lack of it.

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mountaineer if not a dawn hunter?

Both of them go in search of that extended moment, of that deformation in which the rationality of the phenomenon is undermined by the wonder of the soul.

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I prefer dawns to sunsets for the same reason I prefer the beginning to the end.

I was a little sixteen year old guy the first time I saw one. Special and classic at the same time. A perfect "V" valley with the sun rising in the middle, more or less like any child would paint. I doubted I would have seen many dawns in my life. To be honest I didn't even think that my life would rotate so much around the mountains. Mountains and photography have gloriously condemned my senses to that unparalleled marvel that can be rigorously perfected over time.

Is there such a thing as the perfect dawn? Yes and no.

I always wonder when it will be.

I imagine the place and the shape. I think of the shades of the sky and the size of the clouds. I also think if there will be clouds or if it will be a clear sky. I imagine the sun, if it will go up shy or if it will be a fireball? I observe which will be the portion of the valley to take the first light and which will be its darker parts. I think about the animals in the forest, when it will be the first chirping and which will be the first larch to ignite.

The most beautiful dawn always comes, by surprise, always different.

It is a mutual expectation, a meeting on the peaks of the world, because we know, the world from the top of the mountains is simply more beautiful.

The perfect dawn exists whenever it occurs.

The meaning of life belongs to that moment, when everything is blossoming and reborn.

I'm alert, I'm alive.

Sometimes I think I could die there right here, with a grin on my mouth.

I am everything and nothing, I am center and edge, I am dark and light.

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Cervino

BY ALICE RUSSOLO - MARCO EYDALLIN M O U N TA I N G U I D E M A R C O E Y DA L L I N

"I’ve lived many adventures with Marco, but if someone asked me which one was the most exciting one, the answer would be easy and immediate: the climb of the Matterhorn.

The truth is that the Matterhorn was not in our plans or a dream I had, or at least, not immediately."

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Alice: I’ve lived many adventures with Marco, but if someone asked me which one was the most exciting one, the answer would be easy and immediate: the climb of the Matterhorn. The truth is that the Matterhorn was not in our plans or a dream I had, or at least, not immediately. I’ve always believed it was not my thing and therefore the thought was always: "sooner or later we will do it".

Until a very quiet mid-September evening, I was having a nice beer in the company of some guys who would have follow my photography course the next day, when I got a message from Marco: "Next week, Monviso and Matterhorn.

I'm excited". My only answer was: “Great!".

Marco: I’m sure that the Matterhorn has a special energy. I reached the cross at its summit three times and each of them I got excited. And it's certainly not the only mountain I've climbed! I would like to climb it with Alice next time. It's a nice hike, but it's worth it. This weekend I was supposed to climb the eastern crest of Monviso with two different groups. Both of them had health issues and therefore everything has been postponed. It’s the 13th of September and there is not much time left to face these climbs without meeting some snow. I look at the weather forecast for the following week, it should be nice. I think about it for a moment. Then text Alice: "Next week Monviso and Matterhorn. I'm excited ". She immediately replies: “Great!"

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I’m sure that the Matterhorn has a special energy.

I reached the cross at its summit three times and each of them I got excited. And it's certainly not the only mountain I've climbed! I would like to climb it with Alice next time. It's a nice hike, but it's worth it.

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Going to the mountains in midSeptember has pros and cons. The pros are that there is no one around, and the cons are a direct consequence of the pros: closed facilities and jeepshuttle service not available.

A: My prediction of "sooner or later we will do it" came true sooner than expected. We decide to do the Monviso first, in preparation for the long climb up the Matterhorn. During the days preceding each of our adventures, I usually search the web to try to understand what we will see, what kind of climb and difficulty will await us, thinking that this can prepare me better, at least mentally. It's always a double-edged sword: you don't know if the ones who write climbing reviews are strong athletes, and the photos, I should know it better than anyone else, can easily distort your perception of steepness, difficulty and more or less wild environment. I didn't do any of that this time, no research. I don't know what triggered the Matterhorn in me, but wanting to climb it and reaching the top was the only thing I wanted, and that was enough for me.

M: Going to the mountains in mid-September has pros and cons. The pros are that there is no one around, and the cons are a direct consequence of the pros: closed facilities and jeep-shuttle service not available. I told Alice that the Matterhorn, faced on the Italian side, the Lion Crest, is a not extreme climb but it requires a good training. What contributes to increase the difficult of the climb is its length. 800m to the Oriondé refuge, easy to reach with a jeep, 1000m up to the bivouac where you spend the night, the Carrel hut, at 3835m. The following day there are 600m more to reach the summit at an altitude of 4478m, then you have to add 600m of descent, as delicate as the ascent if not more, to be faced along the same route, and other 1800m to the parking lot, in Cervina. Let's say that we would have loved to avoid those last 800m of altitude thanks to a jeep.

A: I'm excited Thrilled. We start on foot from Cervinia, just to make it even shorter. But we both like to complicate things, we are smiling, and are also fully loaded because at Carrel, in addition to a mattress and (fortunately) some blankets, there is nothing. You need to bring everything you need. Water, food, clothes, extra layer and, if in doubt, 10 painkillers in case of high altitude sickness. The weather has changed and we decided to take advantage of these days with the best conditions to climb the Matterhorn. We will think about Monviso later. Going up towards Carrel we meet various groups, one of these with two Venetian guys. They stop, we exchange some words, they are excited about their climb. One of them greets us saying "How great is to climb the Matterhorn with your girlfriend". I look at Marco and smile both with my lips and eyes. I know I have to thank him for making me live these adventures, especially together. He says to me: "See, this is the effect of the Matterhorn, you are so happy when climbing that you want to share it with other people". Before Carrel we hit the famous “canaponi". Certainly it is not an easy walk, we are now facing a

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Questa volta non ho fatto nulla di tutto ciò, nessuna ricerca. Non so che cosa abbia fatto scattare in me il Cervino, ma volerlo scalare e arrivare in cima era l’unica cosa che volevo, e sapere questo mi bastava.

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slightly more difficult route and the altitude makes us feel all the heaviness of our backpacks. At the bivouac there’s some wind and the clouds run fast. They hide and then suddenly discover what turns out to be an amazing sight. The Monte Rosa massif to the east with its snowy sharp ridges. Cervinia in front of us suffers the coming and going of the clouds that create plays of light and shadows on the ski slopes, still grassy. Some of them have summer colors, others, higher up, are already feeling the arrival of autumn, with their saturated reds of the sunset light.

M: Every time I think about how lucky we are to experience such things, to see these places so closely. The sunset from here looks more beautiful. The wind is very strong but this doesn't stop me from taking some pictures and doing a time lapse.

We are 8 rope teams. I exchange opinions with the other guides about the time to leave to not overlap each others. The route is mandatory.

It’s 5am. No breakfast, we immediately start with "the wake up rope”. The name says a lot. The whole first part is done completely in the dark, the only light is that of our headlamps and of an almost full moon. We proceed quickly up to the big rope where, at the top, the trail continues turning onto the west slope.

It’s very cold here because of the strong wind. I see Alice wearing her last layer and putting the gloves on. I reach here and feel her breathing fast, despite this she does not slow her pace. I know that as soon as we reach the Pic Tyndall the wind will return to being more than bearable thanks to the fact that the route returns on the southern slope.

A: It’s 5am. I didn't sleep much due to the altitude and I had breakfast with two painkillers. I can’t see anything. Perfect, I say to myself, so I don't even have to think about the void at my feet. And then I have to concentrate on climbing the famous "wake up rope”. If I ever thought about sleepwalking a bit, like on those alpine trails where you begin to walk in the dark along the glacier, slowly, until you realize that it's time to really wake up, well I was wrong. Marco told me that until the Pic Tyndal time flies, then, from there you see the top that looks beautiful, but it is still a few hours away. He was right, the 2 and a half hours spent up to there have flown, but the cold was insane. The wind started to blow in an overbearing way. A bit like my headache. Will it also stop once arrived at the Pic Tyndall?

M: As I see Alice approaching the sun rises. I would say that I have seen such a beautiful sunrise just a few times, even though I realize that I say that every time. Maybe it’s the charm of the mountain, maybe it’s the environment, or maybe it’s just about knowing how to appreciate experiences, not things. I urge Alice to take her camera out, I know it will be a pain to take off her gloves with icy hands but then again, as she always repeats to me whenever she wants me to stop to let her take pictures, "every left is lost ".

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As I see Alice approaching the sun rises.

I would say that I have seen such a beautiful sunrise just a few times, even though I realize that I say that every time.

Maybe it’s the charm of the mountain, maybe it’s the environment, or maybe it’s just about knowing how to appreciate experiences, not things.

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And we won’t be back here any time soon. The shadow of the Matterhorn is huge. Down there you can also see the Mont Blanc, with its rose-colored top.

We have arrived at the point where the route returns to the southern slope, we rest a few minutes before calmly going on for the last part of the climb. The top is visible, it seems there, but in fact, it is still far away.

A: Dawns warm your heart, and even your hands. I hope my little camera will be able to reproduce with justice the dawn we have just been spectators of. Incredible how to focus on one thing makes another lose importance. Photo vs. wind and cold. Photos won.

M: We proceed fairly quickly despite the fact that I continue filming. There are optimal conditions, the rock is clean and there is no trace of ice and snow.

Behind us, a painting. Alice smiles. I'm happy. We're almost on the Giordan scale.

A: We’re almost there. We meet the first three teams arrived at the summit while they are already going down. Two guides from Cervinia and another guide, friend of Marco. The latter greets us and going past me, says “Good job, you’re almost there". The top is really close. I'm starting to get excited. I see the famous Giordan scale. Meanwhile the sky is slightly veiled but to me everything looks beautiful. I begin to think that up until now I have enjoyed myself so much that I have already forgotten the cold felt in my hands (what cold?) and that a dream that I did not know I wanted to come true is about to come true. I think I'm lucky and I don't want to take anything for granted. I look at Marco getting out of the rocks and standing out in the sky. It is 9.30am and we are on the short final ridge, we are breathless again but this time because I’m about to cry.

A mix of emotion, satisfaction, gratitude, happiness and above all sharing are translated into tears. Even these shared. We are on the top of the Matterhorn.

M: Selfie on top. Russolo-Eydallin rope team (+ tears) on the top of the Matterhorn.

Our adventure then definitively finished at the Cervinia parking lot 13 hours after leaving the Carrel that morning. Ah, and we have never arrived to the Monviso.

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The top is really close.

I'm starting to get excited. I see the famous Giordan scale.

Meanwhile the sky is slightly veiled but to me everything looks beautiful.

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We face challenges and joys together and it accompanies us in all our experiences. The market offers many choices. Small ones, big ones, with airbags, multifunction, durable.

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Intense and blinding light: in the suburbs today, a few moments before leaving the city and meeting nature.

Wild, but not so much as the concrete, which suffocates our hours, days, weeks.

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5 .T H E N O R T H FA C E 7 SUMMITS

This jacket comes from the 7 Summits collection that pays tribute to the extraordinary adventures of Kit DesLauriers, combining a contemporary fit and urban style with an iconic look that comes directly from the mountain. This line includes a series of removable and interchangeable applications that celebrate the highest peaks of each continent.

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6 .T O P O D E S I G N S MOUNTAIN JACKET

Topo's answer to the everyday winter coat: the perfect jacket for cold days in the city, it fits very well also in alpine environments.

Isolated thanks to PrimaLoft Black Eco Insulation, a synthetic and sustainable material made with 100% recycled plastic bottles. → topodesigns.com

7. W O O L R I C H TETON ANORAK

Water-repellent City Fabric and Teton Canvas, hood with drawstring, zip fastening covered by a flap with buttons, front patch pockets, inner ribbed cuffs. Outdoor and urban inspiration come together in this perfect model for all casual occasions.

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9.DANNER LIGHT 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

This boot pays tribute to the original one. Today, as in the past, this boot is handmade in Portland with quality materials. → danner.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONTURA VERONA THE NORTH FACE VERONA CONTROCORRENTE MARATONANDO OLIUNID VICENZA GILIOLI SPORT MONDO MONTAGNA VERTICAL NO LIMIT DHO SPORT ROSSI SPORTLAND VILLANUOVA AFFARI & SPORT VILLASANTA ZABLE SPORT BAROLI SPORT HERBERT PLANK SPORT LA SPORTIVA TABIA SPORT

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

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

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

583.

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590.

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

BERGHEIM SALZBURG BLUDENZ GÖTZIS GÖTZIS GRAZ INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK

Austria

591.

592.

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

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

Switzerland 612.

613.

614.

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617.

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619.

620.

621.

622.

623.

624.

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626.

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628.

629.

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

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

France 630.

631.

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680.

681.

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

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

Spain 682.

683.

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

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

708.

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731.

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733.

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736.

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738.

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741.

742.

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

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

743.

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780.

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

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

Netherlands

England 781.

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786.

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811.

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813.

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

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

Belgium 814.

815.

HAVEN DE ZWERVER

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D AV I D E F I O R A S O We only practice a watered down version of nomadism. Our references are based on certainties and permanence. In itinerant cultures, on the other hand, time constantly emphasizes the daily precariousness: every place is one simple stage of the journey, every journey is the primary condition of existence, the reason for one's identity.

"Where am I?" The tourist asks.

"Who am I?" The traveler wonders.

The meaning of the journey coincides with the object of a research. A defined space or something immaterial: elsewhere.

Elsewhere is what walking gives us, the ability to escape in time and space.

The possibility of looking for a reality different from the everyday.

Elsewhere is not just a place, but the same place in other times.

It is the projection of our relationship with the world, a relationship that we think we can rewrite each time.

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