Outdoor 2017: An overview
Another year, we assisted to the big gathering of the Outdoor Industry for the spring-summer collection in the picturesque village of Friedrichshafen. Friedrichshafen is… Read More »Outdoor 2017: An overview
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Climbing in Zuriza.
Last week I felt it was about time for multipitch and trad climbing so I called my friend Garro. I must confess that i was slightly afraid, as he always looks for badass activities and I was still healing my injured ankle. The idea was to head to the Zuriza valley, on the border of Navarra and Aragon, and seek climbing activities with alpine ambience, modest difficulties and semi-equipped trad pitches. How could I say no to something like that!Read More »Climbing in Zuriza.
Glassing with Juan
Two weeks ago, on the article Shaping with Juan, we worked on an Evolutiva and a Hypto Krypto. This weekend was about time to head back to the workshop. With the foams already shaped and painted, the next step was glassing. masks on and forward!Read More »Glassing with Juan
Softshell or hardshell? A guide for the three season layering.
This article aims to provide the tools for understanding the criterias behind choosing between a hardshell and a softshell according to our activities and budget.Read More »Softshell or hardshell? A guide for the three season layering.
Shaping with Juan
Shaping your own board. For some reason this is the ultimate aspiration for many surfers. To mold the element that connects you to the seas; and all this spiritual stuff I guess. Read More »Shaping with Juan
Two days with the Lauegi center for avalanche forecasting of the Val d’Aran.
In the Val D’Aran we have one of the most powerful avalanche forecasting centers in Europe and I’ve had the chance to work with them two days to understand their work better.Read More »Two days with the Lauegi center for avalanche forecasting of the Val d’Aran.
NW Couloir of Forcanada (Malh de Pois) with summit.
This weekend we were craving a proper ski alpinism activity. Pablo, as usual, achieved to convince us to go for the NW couloir of Forcanada (Malh de Pois).
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Road trip to Corsica.
Still not having plans for easter? Not really feeling like booking a flight and housing? That actually happened to me last year. What if I would propose a road trip plan with wild-ish campings, bivouacs, mediterranean beaches, climbing and hiking?
Packing up for a long surf trip.
Spring is a great time to seek distant waves. On a week surf trip, you want perfect waves, gliding, sun, big turns and hopefully get the taste of a barrell. On a month or longer surf trip, you go to discover a place.
Dalbello Lupo AX 125C 2017-2018 Review: Alpine Backcountry
LUPO AX 125C can it do spring alpine backcountry?
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