Stories & Guides

For most mountain families, dreams are made of sharing a fundamental love and passion for the same sports. Whisky and his son are no different. In their story, this passion deepens their father-son relationship, with Whisky being a teacher, introducing his son to all the magic of his powder backyard.

Once a rising star in the world of skiing, Sanne was known for her grace and skills on the slopes. But one day, everything changed. Cascading snow. Terrifying silence. Footsteps above her. Although Sanne was quickly saved, the avalanche caused post-traumatic stress disorder, taking away all of the joy she once found in skiing. In the first episode of “Mountain of Angels”, watch how Sanne fought her way back to experiencing the mountains as safely as she could.

Whether you’re wandering in the woods, conquering the steepest mountain tops, smoothly moving along a via ferrata or riding your bike like there’s no tomorrow – a softshell jacket is the ideal companion for pretty much every type of outdoor adventure. But what actually makes it so special? Find out everything you need to know about this versatile and high-performance clothing staple, and find the perfect jacket for your next excursion. The term softshell doesn’t actually describe a type of material, but a specific type of jacket consisting of various performance layers, and a soft outer shell. They’ve been around since the 80s, and have become a firm staple when dressing for the great outdoors. In this article, we’ll tell you everything about their special features and characteristics, as well as the different types of softshell jackets available.

In a bold move towards combating climate change, Mammut and partners have launched an innovative project focused on carbon dioxide (CO2) removal and its storage in concrete. This groundbreaking initiative is championed by the renowned climber, Adam Ondra. Watch here what Adam has to say about the project and how it resembles a challenging climb.

When it comes to climbing, every little detail matters. The right equipment can be the all-decisive difference between an OK climbing experience – and an unforgettable one. In this guide, we’ll give you a detailed rundown of all the climbing essentials, including additional gadgets to take your outdoor climbing to the next level.

Katherine Choong, the first Swiss woman to climb a 9a route, is looking for a new challenge. This challenge is called «Fly», is 550 meters long, consists of 20 pitches – the top three of which are graded 8b, 8c, and 8b+ – and is located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. Katherine's film «L'envol» shows the athlete climbing at her mental and physical limit, and the challenges and moments of happiness that a rope team brings with its own partner.

On September 9, 1999, exactly 25 years ago, Mammut athlete Stephan Siegrist together with mountaineers Evelyne Binsack, Hansruedi Gertsch, and Ralf Dujmovits, climbed the 1,800-meter-high Eiger North Face. There would have been nothing particularly remarkable about this achievement had it not been that the two rope teams were accompanied by 13 cameras.

The exceptional climber and Mammut athlete Jakob Schubert is in a class of his own: two Olympic bronze medals, six world championship titles and the highest level of difficulty ever mastered in lead climbing and bouldering. Find out in the film "Devotion" how Jakob became the most successful athlete of 2023.

Whether you’re a climbing pro or just getting started, wearing the right clothes is essential. In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to dress the part for your next outdoor adventure.

Our product team went on a mission to create the perfect sleeping bag series –comfortable, affordable and more resourceful. But did their dream actually come true?

When it comes to climbing, slings are the connecting link between you, the wall and your belay device – a symbiosis that requires both trust and a certain amount of technical know-how. Discover the fascinating world of slings and runners: From the many ways to use them down to how to choose the right one for your very own climbing adventure

Adam Ondra is likely to be known as the climber who succeeds at everything. An extraordinary talent who makes the most difficult routes look easy and never lets success fall by the wayside. Yet even Adam Ondra experiences failures. How he handled the 9a attempt at Cueva Negra in Montanejos and what this tells about honesty in climbing and with yourself.