With their blistering pace having set a new Red Bull Dual Ascent record in the semi-finals, the Austrian team Jessica Pilz and Jakob Schubert's tempo and dominance remained unmatched in the final ...
Insulation material from industrial rope production scraps (Photo: ©Mammut Sports Group AG) Swiss mountain sports outfitter Mammut is raising the bar in resource conservation and performance for ...
Adam Ondra’s ascent on the exterior of CopenHill: a symbol of commitment to sustainability. ©Petr Chodura / Mammut Sports Group AG Seon, Switzerland/Copenhagen, Denmark – In a groundbreaking col...
Mammut products are tested in the most extreme locations. Where’s the most extreme location you’ve ever tested your Mammut gear? The New Zealand mountains. Rainforest approaches on the west coast, ...
Part 5: How to store and maintain a rope. Let’s be real. We love our ropes, but they don’t get as much use as we’d like. So most of the time, our beloved ropes spend their days in storage somewhere...
Part 4: How do I wash my rope? Who doesn’t love a clean rope? No more black hands after belaying your friend on their project, bright coloured rope, easy to see the middle marking. Not only that, b...
Part 3: How do I cut my damaged rope? As we’ve discussed, just because your rope is damaged doesn’t automatically mean retiring it. If your rope is damaged at the end, you can consider cutting it a...
Part 1: What can damage my rope? There are a tonne of things that can cause damage to your rope. But to help make it easier, we've listed some of the more common causes of rope damage and what to d...
Q. Why is it important to check your gear regularly, and what should I look for? Maybe you’re just getting into climbing and Mum or Dad have offered their old harness and shoes just ‘to get you st...