Mammut Magic GTX review, perfect first mountaineering boot

Mountaineering boots are probably where you should spend most of your shopping time, and budget, when starting into the discipline. Plenty of choice for you to look at but above all, to try. I would not recommend buying your first pair online. You need to really try them on, from as many different brands as… Continue reading Mammut Magic GTX review, perfect first mountaineering boot

Arc’Teryx 2016 Spring / Summer collection : a mountaineer’s paradise

Spring is coming back, and so is Arc’Teryx ! As we are patiently waiting for the first flowers to bloom, we can already get ready to pack the adequate gear for our spring adventures. For now, let’s have a look at what Arc’Teryx will be offering us for the season to come. The Atom jacket… Continue reading Arc’Teryx 2016 Spring / Summer collection : a mountaineer’s paradise

Scarpa Phantom, high-quality climbing boots with a spiral zipper

Scarpa is back with new high-tech climbing gear! The 80-year-old brand from Italy (acronym for Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area in Italian), specialized in innovative products, has been introducing its latest boots. The Phantom Tech are a new series, replacing the Phantom Guide Boot in the brand’s catalog. One of the… Continue reading Scarpa Phantom, high-quality climbing boots with a spiral zipper