Archive - 2010

marathon times

with Dani and Andrea enjoying some real Gothenburgish food at my place in Gothenburg.
Oh boy -it's been some hectic times lately: just too much of everything. I'm now in Finland on somekind of vacation at my grandparents, trying to recover from all the rush in the past. But all the crazy rush has also been crazy fun!

07/09/2010 - In the field Read more

The 2010 UTMB: an epic edition.

Well, mountains are mountains and they don't always allow you to do what you want to do.
Strong winds, storming, rain, snow and heavy fog wreaked havoc on the "The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc", which was held August 27 - 29.  

02/09/2010 - In the field Read more

New Petzl ice axes

The line of Petzl Charlet QUARK and NOMIC ice axes has a new look and has been expanded with the addition of the ERGO, an exclusive model designed specially for high-performance dry tooling and ice climbing.

01/09/2010 - Product news Read more

Norwegian Rock Master

Picture - Ivo Ninov - Five Ten

01/09/2010 - In the field Read more

The 2010 UTMB, Part II: All's well that ends well

Part II (read Part I here)

28/08/2010 - News Read more

The 2010 North Face Ultra-Trail Tour du Mont-Blanc, Part I: Let the race begin!

And they're off!

27/08/2010 - News Read more

Canyoning : Eldorado Ticino

Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland. Located on the southern slopes of the Alps, it enjoys a sunny, mild climate during the summer months and offers many water-based activities, including canyoning. The last ice age ended some 12,000 years ago and in its wake it left a multitude of fine, deep, smooth and fascinating granite gorges that today make Ticino one of the most renowned canyoning destinations in Europe. Over 60 itineraries

03/08/2010 - In the field Read more

UTMB: the night is yours!

The 8th edition of the Ultra Trail Mont-Blanc will take place from August 24th to 29th 2010. This mythical race follows the famous hiking path that goes round the Mont-Blanc, called “Tour du Mont-Blanc”. With 166 km and 9400 meters in difference of altitude, the race will include running at night once or twice.

02/08/2010 - In the field Read more

The Pangaea project in the heart of the himalayan region

Respecting the principles of the Pangaea project, Mike Horn has led a team of 8 young people from all over the world through an amazing adventure. The objective always remained the same: Explore, Learn and Act.

02/08/2010 - In the field Read more

Guidebook: the 5 routes to the Mont-Blanc

   The second edition of the book “Mont-Blanc, 5 routes to the summit” is available since the end of July. In this guidebook, François Damilano gives you the keys to enjoy this wonderful summit in all its alpine splendor.

02/08/2010 - In the field Read more