Keyword: mammoth
Mammut: Three musketeers united in a team
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Mammut brings together three musketeers: Olympic gold medalist Alberto Ginés López, Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert in the team of athletes.
9 gift ideas for climbers, boulderers & outdoor sports enthusiasts 2022/2023
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What do you give a climber or boulderer for a birthday or for Christmas? We have collected 9 gift ideas.
Prosecutors warn against used avalanche backpacks, Mammut counters
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In January 2021, a mountain guide died in an avalanche in the Siviez/Nendaz region. The public prosecutor of the canton of Valais subsequently commissioned a judicial report and is now warning of used Mammut Airbag 3.0 Light Protection 2017 avalanche backpacks. The manufacturer, Mammut, considers the test results to be misleading and has issued a statement.
Swiss alpinist trio succeeds in first ascent of Between Two Parties (350m, 7b/A3) in India
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In October, the Swiss professional alpinists Stephan Siegrist and Jonas Schild, together with Andy Schnarf, made the first ascent of the "Kiti Nose" (4950 m above sea level) in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The three alpinists christened the 350 meter long route with a difficulty level of 7b Between two parties.
Climbing as an opportunity to constantly surpass yourself
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The mammoth athletes Amruta Wyssmann and Lucia Capovilla were both born without a left forearm. A fact that doesn't stop them from climbing, nor from overcoming their own limits over and over again. A conversation about creativity in climbing, competitions and inspiration.
This is how MIPS climbing helmets protect the brain in the event of an impact
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MIPS stands for Multi Directional Impact Protection System and is a helmet safety system that reduces rotational forces acting on the head in the event of an oblique impact. Mammut relies on this protective system, which is important for the brain, for the Wall Rider and the Nordwand helmet.
A day on the rock: Adam Ondra packs that in his backpack
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The Czech Adam Ondra is currently probably the strongest climber in the world. He opened the world's first 9c with Silence, flashed with Super Crackinette 9a+, onsight climbed with Solitary Souls 8c+, pulled various boulders up to 8C+ and repeated the most difficult multi-pitch route in the world with the Dawn Wall. Today the mammoth athlete reveals what he packs in his backpack for a day of climbing.
Record on Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau: Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg with a new best time
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Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg set a new speed record on the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. They beat Ueli Steck's time.
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