Stories & Guides

Four days on a steep face, at nearly 6000 meters and minus 20 degrees Celsius - not an experience most people would describe as wonderful. But Marek Holeček and Matěj Bernát are different. Follow them up Sura Peak and into the bars of Kathmandu.

Lucia Capovilla has always had to carve out her own path. Along the way, her Nonna was one of her biggest supporters. And her hard work has paid off; today Lucia is the runner-up world champion in paraclimbing.

Are you itching to explore the unbeaten paths of the great outdoors and discover stunning natural scenery? One thing you’ll definitely need: the right pair of shoes. We firmly believe that conquering any trail is challenging enough, so we’ve put together our handy buyer’s guide to make sure your way to finding the perfect pair of trail running shoes is a walk in the park – guaranteed!

Before you take on the highest peaks around the globe or make your way from boulder to boulder, there’s one thing you absolutely won’t want to miss for an enjoyable climbing experience: the perfect pair of climbing pants. Whatever your sporting ambition, it always starts with the right gear. And if there’s one thing we can promise, it’s this: Whether you’re letting loose indoors or conquering still untamed rocks, Mammut has the perfect pair of pants to keep up with your toughest demands. Allez!

The last push to the top of the ridge. A quick look over the edge. Then dropping down the sheer snow-covered face. Along with these high-octane, high-altitude moments, (in)complete gives unique insight into Jérémie's understanding of freeriding and his development towards true alpinism.

Some of the best missions are unplanned. Watch Swiss alpinists Stephan Siegrist, Jonas Schild and Andy Schnarf turn the tables opening a new line in the Garhwal Himalayas of India.

On July the 22nd, 1871, Lucy Walker became the first woman to reach the summit of the Matterhorn. Climbing firmly against the grain, Lucy was undeterred by the stiff Victorian attitude of the day—and at a time when a woman’s place was still seen as firmly in the home, she made it to the top of the 4,478 metre peak in style, fuelled by a diet of champagne and sponge cake.

It’s never been more important for our mental well being that we find the time to venture outdoors and reap the benefits of fresh air and exercise. But with travel and even daily exercise severely limited, the outdoors has never seemed farther away for those in London.

For the last 50 years the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team has been helping climbers, hikers and fair-weather walkers enjoy the spectacular splendour of Kinder Scout in the Peak District, assisting with everything from rolled ankles to full-on late-night rescue missions.

To escape from the hectic activity on the pistes, more and more winter sports enthusiasts are exploring terrain outside designated ski areas. Independent and guided ski tours are also becoming increasingly popular. As in so many situations where people venture into open terrain, certain risks arise and these must be given due consideration. We met Franz Widmer, head of the Mammut Alpine School, to discuss these risks and what steps we can take to prepare for them – to ensure that touring is as safe an experience as possible, allowing participants to fully enjoy the panoramic ascent and fast-paced powder descent.