2011

W H Y V E N T U R EF U R T H E R A F I E L D ?

J U S T L O O K A T W H A T ’ S O N Y O U R D O O R S T E P !

Our photo shoots take us to some of the most beautiful parts of the world. On foot, onsnowshoes or on cross-country skis, we explore beautiful natural landscapes, generally farfrom the beaten track. This is when we really are At Home Outdoors!

T H E A L P S – A N O U T D O O R P A R A D I S EHowever, to experience remote regions and wonderful nature, long journeys are not alwaysnecessary – after all, the Alps are pretty much on our doorstep! Over the years, we havebeen to many corners of the Alps. These visits have never failed to move and inspire uswith their magnificent mountain scenery. The Alps have everything that we love and live for:diverse landscapes and a huge range of outdoor activities; not forgetting the welcomingand cosy mountain huts.

This year we sent our trekking/cross-country skiing team to the Jotunheimen National Parkin Norway and three teams on different trips to the Alps. The first team went snowshoeingin the Val di Campo in Switzerland; the second went on a high-alpine expedition aroundMount Titlis, again in Switzerland; while the third team went ice climbing in the Karwendelin the Bavarian Alps and the Stubai Valley in the Austrian Alps.

P R E P A R A T I O N I S T H E K E YNaturally, we make sure that every trip is carefully organised in advance. Where are the mostbeautiful spots? What are the most remote areas? Where can you spend the night? And whatclothing and equipment do we need? No matter how well organised you are, there is alwaysone thing that can completely change even the best laid plans – the weather. The weather certainly kept us on our toes in Winter 2011. The snows came early and we soonhad perfect winter conditions. Our standards are high – we want plenty of snow for our plannedactivities and great photos, but not enough to bring with it the threat of avalanches. It goeswithout saying that bright sun, clear blue skies and snow is a photographer’s dream. Howeverwe also want some bad weather to put our products through their paces. And then the thaw came. We had three photographers, ten models, three project leadersand three mountain guides all ready to go when the right weather conditions arrive. Our clickrates on the weather reports and avalanche information sites must have been astronomical.

A N D F I N A L L Y , W E ’ R E O F F !With ice climbing in particular, the right weather conditions mean more than just goodshots; it’s a matter of safety. At the start of February, the guides give the go-ahead. We haveperfect ice climbing conditions. The other two trips have to wait for more snow – and they wait and wait. Finally in March,the conditions were right. In magnificent sunshine, our alpine team started out on their two-day circuit of Titlis (3,238m) which includes an easy via ferrata and a glorious ski descent.Meanwhile, the snowshoe team also were on their way to Switzerland. Their objective – atrip from Sfázu to the Saoseo Hut (1,985m).

J U S T L O O K A T W H A T ’ S O N Y O U R D O O R S T E P !

Our photo shoots take us to some of the most beautiful parts of the world. On foot, onsnowshoes or on cross-country skis, we explore beautiful natural landscapes, generally farfrom the beaten track. This is when we really are At Home Outdoors!

T H E A L P S – A N O U T D O O R P A R A D I S EHowever, to experience remote regions and wonderful nature, long journeys are not alwaysnecessary – after all, the Alps are pretty much on our doorstep! Over the years, we havebeen to many corners of the Alps. These visits have never failed to move and inspire uswith their magnificent mountain scenery. The Alps have everything that we love and live for:diverse landscapes and a huge range of outdoor activities; not forgetting the welcomingand cosy mountain huts.

This year we sent our trekking/cross-country skiing team to the Jotunheimen National Parkin Norway and three teams on different trips to the Alps. The first team went snowshoeingin the Val di Campo in Switzerland; the second went on a high-alpine expedition aroundMount Titlis, again in Switzerland; while the third team went ice climbing in the Karwendelin the Bavarian Alps and the Stubai Valley in the Austrian Alps.

P R E P A R A T I O N I S T H E K E YNaturally, we make sure that every trip is carefully organised in advance. Where are the mostbeautiful spots? What are the most remote areas? Where can you spend the night? And whatclothing and equipment do we need? No matter how well organised you are, there is alwaysone thing that can completely change even the best laid plans – the weather. The weather certainly kept us on our toes in Winter 2011. The snows came early and we soonhad perfect winter conditions. Our standards are high – we want plenty of snow for our plannedactivities and great photos, but not enough to bring with it the threat of avalanches. It goeswithout saying that bright sun, clear blue skies and snow is a photographer’s dream. Howeverwe also want some bad weather to put our products through their paces. And then the thaw came. We had three photographers, ten models, three project leadersand three mountain guides all ready to go when the right weather conditions arrive. Our clickrates on the weather reports and avalanche information sites must have been astronomical.

A N D F I N A L L Y , W E ’ R E O F F !With ice climbing in particular, the right weather conditions mean more than just goodshots; it’s a matter of safety. At the start of February, the guides give the go-ahead. We haveperfect ice climbing conditions. The other two trips have to wait for more snow – and they wait and wait. Finally in March,the conditions were right. In magnificent sunshine, our alpine team started out on their two-day circuit of Titlis (3,238m) which includes an easy via ferrata and a glorious ski descent.Meanwhile, the snowshoe team also were on their way to Switzerland. Their objective – atrip from Sfázu to the Saoseo Hut (1,985m).

B I G F O O T – S N O W S H O E I N G I N B E R G E L L

V I A T H E S E N T I E R E O I T A L I A O V E RT H E P A S S O C O N F I N E ( 2 , 5 2 8 M )I N T O T H E V A L V I O L A ( I T A L Y ) A N DT H E N B A C K I N T O S W I T Z E R L A N DV I A T H E P A S S O V A L V I O L A . O N W A R D S A N D U P W A R D S !

“Oh, the world is sometimes so ugly, but there is a still a paradise. It’s called Val di Campo and is afantastically beautiful place.”�The warden of the Saoseo mountain hut in the Swiss canton of Graubündenhas these words printed on his business card.

It sounds too good to be missed, so we decided to head there in May for some

S N O W S H O E D A Y T R I P S . Normally, when there is good snow cover,there are plenty of great options. You are not just restricted to the prepared trails or downhill runs. However, given the lack of snow in 2011, we spent a long time pouring over the snow depth maps for

the Alps and settled on the S O U T H S I D E O F T H E A L P S .We found just what we were looking for on the border between Engadin (Switzerland) and Sondrio (Italy).Our snowshoe team started out from St. Moritz and Pontresina and passed the turnoff for Livigno beforecrossing the Bernina Pass to reach the small settlement of Sfázu. Then they climbed up into the

Val di Campo, to make base camp at the S A O S E O H U T (2,000m).

Snowshoeing provides a wide range of possibilities and covers all levels of difficulty, hence the hugeamount of interest it attracts. It also serves as an interesting alternative to cross-country skiing forpeople who don’t want to or haven’t learnt how to ski, but still want to experience the alpine solitudeof the mountains in winter.

From their base at the Saoseo hut, the team (guide, photographer, four models and two others) setoff on various trips with different levels of difficulty. One trip provides the perfect opportunity for

a spot of C O U N T R Y H O P P I N G :

B I G F O O T – S N O W S H O E I N G I N B E R G E L L

V I A T H E S E N T I E R E O I T A L I A O V E RT H E P A S S O C O N F I N E ( 2 , 5 2 8 M )I N T O T H E V A L V I O L A ( I T A L Y ) A N DT H E N B A C K I N T O S W I T Z E R L A N DV I A T H E P A S S O V A L V I O L A . O N W A R D S A N D U P W A R D S !

“Oh, the world is sometimes so ugly, but there is a still a paradise. It’s called Val di Campo and is afantastically beautiful place.”�The warden of the Saoseo mountain hut in the Swiss canton of Graubündenhas these words printed on his business card.

It sounds too good to be missed, so we decided to head there in May for some

S N O W S H O E D A Y T R I P S . Normally, when there is good snow cover,there are plenty of great options. You are not just restricted to the prepared trails or downhill runs. However, given the lack of snow in 2011, we spent a long time pouring over the snow depth maps for

the Alps and settled on the S O U T H S I D E O F T H E A L P S .We found just what we were looking for on the border between Engadin (Switzerland) and Sondrio (Italy).Our snowshoe team started out from St. Moritz and Pontresina and passed the turnoff for Livigno beforecrossing the Bernina Pass to reach the small settlement of Sfázu. Then they climbed up into the

Val di Campo, to make base camp at the S A O S E O H U T (2,000m).

Snowshoeing provides a wide range of possibilities and covers all levels of difficulty, hence the hugeamount of interest it attracts. It also serves as an interesting alternative to cross-country skiing forpeople who don’t want to or haven’t learnt how to ski, but still want to experience the alpine solitudeof the mountains in winter.

From their base at the Saoseo hut, the team (guide, photographer, four models and two others) setoff on various trips with different levels of difficulty. One trip provides the perfect opportunity for

a spot of C O U N T R Y H O P P I N G :

W E S T R A P O N T H E S N O W S H O E SO N T H E O U T S K I R T S O F S F Á Z U , W H I L E O U R M O U N T A I NO F E Q U I P M E N T A N D G E A R G E T S T R A N S P O R T E D B YS N O W M O B I L E .

W E S T R A P O N T H E S N O W S H O E SO N T H E O U T S K I R T S O F S F Á Z U , W H I L E O U R M O U N T A I NO F E Q U I P M E N T A N D G E A R G E T S T R A N S P O R T E D B YS N O W M O B I L E .

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W I T H A C O U P L E O FR O U N D S O F U N O . . .

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T H E E V E N I N G B E G A NP E R F E C T L Y H A R M L E S S L Y

W I T H A C O U P L E O FR O U N D S O F U N O . . .

Early start: we setout for Italy andthen the Val Viola

Martin, ourguide

I S T H I S A S L E E P I N G

G I A N T ( W I T H AB O B B L E H A T ) ?

Early start: we setout for Italy andthen the Val Viola

Martin, ourguide

I S T H I S A S L E E P I N G

G I A N T ( W I T H AB O B B L E H A T ) ?

Important:Bring a sparechange of clothes!

F L Y I N G I S E A S Y ,I T ’ S W H E R E Y O U

L A N D T H A T C O U N T S– U N F O R T U N A T E L YF O R A S T R I D , S H E

C H O S E T H ES T R E A M

Important:Bring a sparechange of clothes!

F L Y I N G I S E A S Y ,I T ’ S W H E R E Y O U

L A N D T H A T C O U N T S– U N F O R T U N A T E L YF O R A S T R I D , S H E

C H O S E T H ES T R E A M

Changed, dry

and ready for the

next jump!

T A K E A B R E A K – A L P I N ES T Y L E : W E S T O P O N T O P O FT H E P A S S O C O N F I N E( 2 , 5 2 8 M ) T O E N J O Y T H EM A G N I F I C E N T V I E W F R O M O U RH O M E - M A D E S N O W L O U N G E .

Changed, dry

and ready for the

next jump!

T A K E A B R E A K – A L P I N ES T Y L E : W E S T O P O N T O P O FT H E P A S S O C O N F I N E( 2 , 5 2 8 M ) T O E N J O Y T H EM A G N I F I C E N T V I E W F R O M O U RH O M E - M A D E S N O W L O U N G E .

The Rhaetian Railwayup the Bernina Pass –it’s really beautiful!

Bruno: hut wardenand “5-star chef”

gone.

The Rhaetian Railwayup the Bernina Pass –it’s really beautiful!

Bruno: hut wardenand “5-star chef”

gone.

T R A V E LWe chose to travel by car, due tothe large amount of equipmentand kit we took with us. However,despite the lack of a train connec -tion to our starting point – Sfazùin the Val Di Campo, we wanted totravel into the valley by train. TheBernina section of the RhaetianRailway (RhB) is the highest adhe -sion traction (non-cog/funicular)railway in Europe and travels upthrough the 2,328 m Bernina Pass.We travelled with the Swiss Fed e ralRailways (SBB) to Chur and thenwith the RhB on through the Ber ni -na Pass to Poschiavo. From Poschi -avo there is a post-bus to Sfazù

T H E A R E AThe Val di Campo is in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and is a tributary valley of the Val poschiavoon the southern side of the Bernina Pass. The seven-kilometre-long valley is surrounded by Italy onthree sides. It runs from the Passo Val Viola (2,432 m) in a south-westerly direction down to Sfazù(1,577 m), where the road starts down into the valley.

E X C U R S I O N SFor a warm up, there is the one-hour ascent to the hut via the main path or better still on the narrowtrail that runs parallel to it.Our favourite excursion: the Sentiero Italia over the Passo Confine (2,528m) into the Val Viola (Italy),returning via the Passo Val Viola. This moderately steep section is ideal for a longer snowshoe tripand generally safe from avalanches. Further destinations: the Costone di Saoseo, the Passo di Duge-rale or the valleys and summits around the Corno di Campo.The SAC hut wardens, Bruno and Ruth Heis, are excellent cooks and great source of information fortrips in the surrounding area. For the more experienced, these excursions are suitable to be underta-ken alone, with the appropriate equipment. The local alpine instruction centres also arrange guidedexcursions from night hikes to multi-day snowshoe trips.

M A P S269 BERNINAPASS 1:50.000 topographical map of Switzerland, swisstopo1278 LA RÖSA 1:25.000 topographical map of Switzerland, swisstopo

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NRegional info and accommodation: www.saoseo.chThe Rhaetian Railway: http://www.rhb.ch/

Trip infoP O N T R E S I N A

S F A Z Ù

V A L D I C A M P O

S N O W C A M P T E X A P O R EFor winter hiking and snowshoeing: The combinationof waterproof, highly-breathable synthetic nubuckleather with a warm lining and thermal interliningis ideal for winter use. The lightweight winter hikingsole provides good grip on snow and slush. It alsoincorporates a HEEL STEP to secure snow showstraps.

C H I L L Y T R A I L T E X A P O R E

W O M E NFor warm feet on winter walks. The warm

lining and lightweight but extremely effective interlining make this boot ideal

for use on snow and ice. The robust, oilednubuck leather upper has an additionalwaterproof and breathable membrane.

S O F T A S Y L U MW O M E N

One of our most popular fleecejackets. The dense, long pile

structure makes is super-soft andprovides outstanding warmth-to-

weight performance. It is equippedwith a system zip for seamless

combination with one of our weat-herproof shell jackets.

P U M O R I M E NA particularly warm fleecejacket with a bipolar con-struction. It has a smooth,durable velour outer surfaceand a thick, shearlingstructure inner fabric. Thisprovides additional windresistance, making it idealfor use as a winter jacket onfine days.

S A V A G E R O S EW O M E NA robust, slightly longer cut3-in-1 hiking jacket. Thewater proof and breathableouter shell is combined witha warm, fleece inner jacket.In warmer months, it canalso be worn alone withoutthe fake fur collar and innerjacket.

products

T R A I L C H A L L E N G EX T J A C K E T M E N

A sporty, technical alpine jacket. Theinnovative shell fabric has outstanding

breathability and is additionally airpermeable. A constant air exchange

takes place, a process that accelerateswith increased physical activity. It has amedium weight polyfiber-fill insulation.

T R A V E LWe chose to travel by car, due tothe large amount of equipmentand kit we took with us. However,despite the lack of a train connec -tion to our starting point – Sfazùin the Val Di Campo, we wanted totravel into the valley by train. TheBernina section of the RhaetianRailway (RhB) is the highest adhe -sion traction (non-cog/funicular)railway in Europe and travels upthrough the 2,328 m Bernina Pass.We travelled with the Swiss Fed e ralRailways (SBB) to Chur and thenwith the RhB on through the Ber ni -na Pass to Poschiavo. From Poschi -avo there is a post-bus to Sfazù

T H E A R E AThe Val di Campo is in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and is a tributary valley of the Val poschiavoon the southern side of the Bernina Pass. The seven-kilometre-long valley is surrounded by Italy onthree sides. It runs from the Passo Val Viola (2,432 m) in a south-westerly direction down to Sfazù(1,577 m), where the road starts down into the valley.

E X C U R S I O N SFor a warm up, there is the one-hour ascent to the hut via the main path or better still on the narrowtrail that runs parallel to it.Our favourite excursion: the Sentiero Italia over the Passo Confine (2,528m) into the Val Viola (Italy),returning via the Passo Val Viola. This moderately steep section is ideal for a longer snowshoe tripand generally safe from avalanches. Further destinations: the Costone di Saoseo, the Passo di Duge-rale or the valleys and summits around the Corno di Campo.The SAC hut wardens, Bruno and Ruth Heis, are excellent cooks and great source of information fortrips in the surrounding area. For the more experienced, these excursions are suitable to be underta-ken alone, with the appropriate equipment. The local alpine instruction centres also arrange guidedexcursions from night hikes to multi-day snowshoe trips.

M A P S269 BERNINAPASS 1:50.000 topographical map of Switzerland, swisstopo1278 LA RÖSA 1:25.000 topographical map of Switzerland, swisstopo

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NRegional info and accommodation: www.saoseo.chThe Rhaetian Railway: http://www.rhb.ch/

Trip infoP O N T R E S I N A

S F A Z Ù

V A L D I C A M P O

S N O W C A M P T E X A P O R EFor winter hiking and snowshoeing: The combinationof waterproof, highly-breathable synthetic nubuckleather with a warm lining and thermal interliningis ideal for winter use. The lightweight winter hikingsole provides good grip on snow and slush. It alsoincorporates a HEEL STEP to secure snow showstraps.

C H I L L Y T R A I L T E X A P O R E

W O M E NFor warm feet on winter walks. The warm

lining and lightweight but extremely effective interlining make this boot ideal

for use on snow and ice. The robust, oilednubuck leather upper has an additionalwaterproof and breathable membrane.

S O F T A S Y L U MW O M E N

One of our most popular fleecejackets. The dense, long pile

structure makes is super-soft andprovides outstanding warmth-to-

weight performance. It is equippedwith a system zip for seamless

combination with one of our weat-herproof shell jackets.

P U M O R I M E NA particularly warm fleecejacket with a bipolar con-struction. It has a smooth,durable velour outer surfaceand a thick, shearlingstructure inner fabric. Thisprovides additional windresistance, making it idealfor use as a winter jacket onfine days.

S A V A G E R O S EW O M E NA robust, slightly longer cut3-in-1 hiking jacket. Thewater proof and breathableouter shell is combined witha warm, fleece inner jacket.In warmer months, it canalso be worn alone withoutthe fake fur collar and innerjacket.

products

T R A I L C H A L L E N G EX T J A C K E T M E N

A sporty, technical alpine jacket. Theinnovative shell fabric has outstanding

breathability and is additionally airpermeable. A constant air exchange

takes place, a process that accelerateswith increased physical activity. It has amedium weight polyfiber-fill insulation.

T O U C H T H E S K Y – M O U N T A I N E E R I N G I N T H E U R N E R A L P S

The particular attraction of high-alpine routes are the summits. Magnificent views, the world far downbelow and only the skies above you. These special moments are only earned through hard work andovercoming the technical challenges.

This winter, we have found ourselves a splendid mountain – T I T L I S . This is the highestmountain (3,238 m) in the Swiss canton of Obwalden and lies in the largest skiing area in C E N T R A L S W I T Z E R L A N D . However, we plan to steer clear of tourist slopesto go backcountry. Once the skins are attached to our cross-country skis it doesn’t take long to leavethe ski lifts behind us and enter a grandiose, I S O L A T E D A L P I N E W O R L Dof deep valleys, spectacular summits, steep cliffs and large glaciers.

We plan to ski round Titlis in two days and climb the Grassen (2,946 m) on route. This expeditionhas everything you could want from an alpine winter.

Ascents on C R O S S - C O U N T R Y S K I S , winter via ferrate, abseiling, a summit,

and to top it all off – a magnificent F R E E R I D E D E S C E N T through deep snowat over 1,600 m back down into the valley. Our accommodation is at the Grassen bivouac (2,647 m).The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) website provides the key information: The hut has no warden, but is“stocked with sufficient firewood and red wine”.

As March arrives, we are ready. Due to its high location, the conditions are excellent, despite the ratherpoor snows of the 2011 winter in the Alps...

T H E T E A M S E T S O U T I N T O T H E U R N E RA L P S : P H O T O G R A P H ,M O U N T A I N G U I D E A N DT H R E E M O D E L S .

T O U C H T H E S K Y – M O U N T A I N E E R I N G I N T H E U R N E R A L P S

The particular attraction of high-alpine routes are the summits. Magnificent views, the world far downbelow and only the skies above you. These special moments are only earned through hard work andovercoming the technical challenges.

This winter, we have found ourselves a splendid mountain – T I T L I S . This is the highestmountain (3,238 m) in the Swiss canton of Obwalden and lies in the largest skiing area in C E N T R A L S W I T Z E R L A N D . However, we plan to steer clear of tourist slopesto go backcountry. Once the skins are attached to our cross-country skis it doesn’t take long to leavethe ski lifts behind us and enter a grandiose, I S O L A T E D A L P I N E W O R L Dof deep valleys, spectacular summits, steep cliffs and large glaciers.

We plan to ski round Titlis in two days and climb the Grassen (2,946 m) on route. This expeditionhas everything you could want from an alpine winter.

Ascents on C R O S S - C O U N T R Y S K I S , winter via ferrate, abseiling, a summit,

and to top it all off – a magnificent F R E E R I D E D E S C E N T through deep snowat over 1,600 m back down into the valley. Our accommodation is at the Grassen bivouac (2,647 m).The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) website provides the key information: The hut has no warden, but is“stocked with sufficient firewood and red wine”.

As March arrives, we are ready. Due to its high location, the conditions are excellent, despite the ratherpoor snows of the 2011 winter in the Alps...

T H E T E A M S E T S O U T I N T O T H E U R N E RA L P S : P H O T O G R A P H ,M O U N T A I N G U I D E A N DT H R E E M O D E L S .

Christina

Olav

Mathias

T H E F I R S T D E S C E N TW A S G R E A T F U N . N O WW E A T T A C H T H E S K I S

T O O U R P A C K S T OC L I M B T H E K N I F E -

L I K E R I D G E .

Christina

Olav

Mathias

T H E F I R S T D E S C E N TW A S G R E A T F U N . N O WW E A T T A C H T H E S K I S

T O O U R P A C K S T OC L I M B T H E K N I F E -

L I K E R I D G E .

6-armed alpinealiens...

D E S C E N T T O T H E C H L I G L E T S C H E R L I :T H E “ L I T T L E ” C H L I G L A C I E R I S B I G G E R T H A N I T S O U N D S !

6-armed alpinealiens...

D E S C E N T T O T H E C H L I G L E T S C H E R L I :T H E “ L I T T L E ” C H L I G L A C I E R I S B I G G E R T H A N I T S O U N D S !

We reach our first objective:the Grassen bivouac. Theviews are fantastic, the redwine is good and the bivouacis far more comfortable thanits name would suggest.

2.647 m

We reach our first objective:the Grassen bivouac. Theviews are fantastic, the redwine is good and the bivouacis far more comfortable thanits name would suggest.

2.647 m

W E A R E O N T O P O F T H EM O U N T A I N – F R O M N O W O N

I T ’ S A L L D O W N H I L L ! ! A M A Z I N GS K I I N G – 1 6 0 0 M E T E R S B A C K

D O W N I N T O T H E V A L L E Y –“ W E U I W U I S C H I F O A N , S C H I -

F O A N , W O W W O W W O W ” ( S U B T I T L E S : C O S A S K I I N G I

W I L L G O , W I L L G O . . . ; ) )

W E A R E O N T O P O F T H EM O U N T A I N – F R O M N O W O N

I T ’ S A L L D O W N H I L L ! ! A M A Z I N GS K I I N G – 1 6 0 0 M E T E R S B A C K

D O W N I N T O T H E V A L L E Y –“ W E U I W U I S C H I F O A N , S C H I -

F O A N , W O W W O W W O W ” ( S U B T I T L E S : C O S A S K I I N G I

W I L L G O , W I L L G O . . . ; ) )

Only flying isbetter!

(Goodbye))

Only flying isbetter!

(Goodbye))

T R A V E L Apart from the car, there are good train connections.Engelberg has a good public transport network andthere is a free bus link between the train station andthe Titlis cable car valley station.

T H E A R E AWe started out from Engelberg (1,120m), which lies di-rectly at the foot of Titlis and the Titlis ski resort. With82 kilometres of pistes, this is the largest ski area incentral Switzerland. The surrounding mountains pro-vide plenty of ski touring opportunities at all levels.Titlis is the highest mountain in the 20-kilometrerange that curves round between the Berner Hasli Val-ley and the Urner Reuss Valley. The range is part ofthe Urner Alps, which has many 3,000 m peaks andglaciers. The Urner Alps have the advantage that youstart high, providing easier access to the high-alpineareas.

R O U T EThe Titlis circuit starts at 3,020 m with a downhill section over the Steinberg Glacier to the HinteresTiflisjoch. Following the exposed “knife-edge” ridge (easy via ferrata), there is an abseil point downto the Little Chli Glacier. A further downhill section leads to two abseil points at the Schwarzi Naad. A steep ascent up thesouth side of Titlis over the Wenden Glacier and you reach the Grassen bivouac. Here, there is alwaysthe option to climb the Grassen itself. To the north is a freeride descent over 1,600 m back down toHerrenrüti near Engelberg.It is strongly recommended that you take the first cable car up Titlis and wait for 100% avalanche-free conditions.

M A P S A N D G U I D E B O O K S255S SUSTENPASS 1:50.000 topographical ski touring map of Switzerland, swisstopo1211 1:25.000 topographical map Meiental, swisstopoGuidebook: - Urner Alpen 3�, Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Bächli

- Alpine Ski Tours Central Switzerland-Tessin, Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NTitlis and surrounding area: www.titlis.ch/Our mountain guide: http://www.bergfuehrer-engelberg.ch/Accomodation: www.sac-engelberg.ch/grassenbiwak

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T R A V E L Apart from the car, there are good train connections.Engelberg has a good public transport network andthere is a free bus link between the train station andthe Titlis cable car valley station.

T H E A R E AWe started out from Engelberg (1,120m), which lies di-rectly at the foot of Titlis and the Titlis ski resort. With82 kilometres of pistes, this is the largest ski area incentral Switzerland. The surrounding mountains pro-vide plenty of ski touring opportunities at all levels.Titlis is the highest mountain in the 20-kilometrerange that curves round between the Berner Hasli Val-ley and the Urner Reuss Valley. The range is part ofthe Urner Alps, which has many 3,000 m peaks andglaciers. The Urner Alps have the advantage that youstart high, providing easier access to the high-alpineareas.

R O U T EThe Titlis circuit starts at 3,020 m with a downhill section over the Steinberg Glacier to the HinteresTiflisjoch. Following the exposed “knife-edge” ridge (easy via ferrata), there is an abseil point downto the Little Chli Glacier. A further downhill section leads to two abseil points at the Schwarzi Naad. A steep ascent up thesouth side of Titlis over the Wenden Glacier and you reach the Grassen bivouac. Here, there is alwaysthe option to climb the Grassen itself. To the north is a freeride descent over 1,600 m back down toHerrenrüti near Engelberg.It is strongly recommended that you take the first cable car up Titlis and wait for 100% avalanche-free conditions.

M A P S A N D G U I D E B O O K S255S SUSTENPASS 1:50.000 topographical ski touring map of Switzerland, swisstopo1211 1:25.000 topographical map Meiental, swisstopoGuidebook: - Urner Alpen 3�, Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Bächli

- Alpine Ski Tours Central Switzerland-Tessin, Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NTitlis and surrounding area: www.titlis.ch/Our mountain guide: http://www.bergfuehrer-engelberg.ch/Accomodation: www.sac-engelberg.ch/grassenbiwak

S T O R M L O C KR I P R A P C A PWhen the mountain windsblow – this rib knit beaniehas a windproof and breat-hable fleece lining.

Products1 4 T H P E A K M E N This softshell and waterproofprotective shell combination formsa very robust and lightweight alpine3-in-1 jacket with excellent breatha-bility performance. The cut allowsmaximum freedom of movement,while the storm hood has chinflaps for full weather protection.

W H I T E O U T J A C K E T W O M E N

Weather protection and insulation foralpine ascents. This 3-in-1 lightweightjacket provides comprehensive weat-her protection, excellent breathability

and full freedom of movement. Thehigh storm collar and adjustable hood

also give extra protection. The downinner jacket guarantees excellent

insulation performance.

P O W D E R F O R C EJ A C K E T W O M E N

When the powder slopes beckon, thistechnical jacket has full ski-specificdetailing. Its robust and highly breat-

hable weatherproof shell delivers excellent climate control even during

more strenuous activity.

M O U N T A I N E E R4 6 M E N Our technical mountaineering pack.The MOUNTAINEER 46 is particularlyrobust and comes with a comprehen-sive list of alpine features. The light-weight design also includes attachmentand lashing options for alpine safetyequipment. The body-contact carry sys-tem ensures optimal load control andfreedom of movement.

M O U N T A I NW I N T E R P A N TW O M E NDesigned for winter mountai-neering. These softshell pantsare wind and water repellent,extremely breathable andhave kinetic stretch properties.There are venting zips foradditional climate control andreinforced critical wear pointsat the inner calf.

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T H E D I R E C T R O U T E I S O N L Y P O S S I B L E I N W I N T E R – I C E C L I M B I N G I N T H E K A R W E N D E L A N D T H E S T U B A I A L P S

It’s the early February and we have a trip with two planned objectives. Ice climbing in the Karwendeland in the Stubai Valley. The two projects could not be any more different. The K A R W E N D E Lroute is an artificial icefall, which can be reached by the mountain railway. It’s the perfect final prepa-ration for the ice climbing season. The Stubai Valley has a number of natural waterfalls with routes atall levels of difficulty. Our chosen destination lies in the remote P I N N I S V A L L E Y andcan only be reached on foot.

Frozen cliffs and waterfalls are a particular feature of the mountains in winter – they often open uppossibilities that only exist in the colder months. Generally speaking, ice climbing routes generally involve a G R A D I E N T B E T W E E N 4 0 ° A N D 9 0 ° – any steeperand the difficulty significantly increases. Ice climbing is a specialist form of mountaineering that requires considerable alpine climbing experience. The safety equipment requires is the same as withalpine winter climbing.

In the Karwendel below the Karwendel Railway mountain station in Mittenwald an 80 m the artificialicefall was created at a height of 2,200 m. The significant altitude and the north-facing slope meansthat the water quickly freezes here. Our team makes the most of their early arrival at the mountain station to go for a quick cross-coun-try ski, before climbing the ice wall. That evening, they travel on to the Pinnis Valley to tackle the G L I T T E R I N G I C E early next morning.The Pinnis Valley in the Stubai Alps is an Eldorado for ice climbers. It has around twenty icefalls andplenty of impressive routes. We’re faced with challenging ice climbs with promising names, such asGully, Curtain or „ M Ä N N E R O H N E N E R V E N “ (Men without nerves) – goodthat we’ve got at least one female climber in the team then

We’ve two exciting days ahead of us exploring the fifth element – ice. W E ’ R E R E A L L Y E X C I T E D ,

I T ’ S G O N N A B E A “ M O A D SG A U D I ” ( = A L O T T A F U N ) A ST H E Y S A Y R O U N D H E R E .

T H E D I R E C T R O U T E I S O N L Y P O S S I B L E I N W I N T E R – I C E C L I M B I N G I N T H E K A R W E N D E L A N D T H E S T U B A I A L P S

It’s the early February and we have a trip with two planned objectives. Ice climbing in the Karwendeland in the Stubai Valley. The two projects could not be any more different. The K A R W E N D E Lroute is an artificial icefall, which can be reached by the mountain railway. It’s the perfect final prepa-ration for the ice climbing season. The Stubai Valley has a number of natural waterfalls with routes atall levels of difficulty. Our chosen destination lies in the remote P I N N I S V A L L E Y andcan only be reached on foot.

Frozen cliffs and waterfalls are a particular feature of the mountains in winter – they often open uppossibilities that only exist in the colder months. Generally speaking, ice climbing routes generally involve a G R A D I E N T B E T W E E N 4 0 ° A N D 9 0 ° – any steeperand the difficulty significantly increases. Ice climbing is a specialist form of mountaineering that requires considerable alpine climbing experience. The safety equipment requires is the same as withalpine winter climbing.

In the Karwendel below the Karwendel Railway mountain station in Mittenwald an 80 m the artificialicefall was created at a height of 2,200 m. The significant altitude and the north-facing slope meansthat the water quickly freezes here. Our team makes the most of their early arrival at the mountain station to go for a quick cross-coun-try ski, before climbing the ice wall. That evening, they travel on to the Pinnis Valley to tackle the G L I T T E R I N G I C E early next morning.The Pinnis Valley in the Stubai Alps is an Eldorado for ice climbers. It has around twenty icefalls andplenty of impressive routes. We’re faced with challenging ice climbs with promising names, such asGully, Curtain or „ M Ä N N E R O H N E N E R V E N “ (Men without nerves) – goodthat we’ve got at least one female climber in the team then

We’ve two exciting days ahead of us exploring the fifth element – ice. W E ’ R E R E A L L Y E X C I T E D ,

I T ’ S G O N N A B E A “ M O A D SG A U D I ” ( = A L O T T A F U N ) A ST H E Y S A Y R O U N D H E R E .

Christina

Alex

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T O P S T A T I O N O F T H EK A R W E N D E L R A I L W A Y

M O U N T A I N S T A T I O N . T H EF I R S T R A Y S O F S U N

L I G H T U P T H E S N O W YM O U N T A I N S A N D P R O M I S E

A P E R F E C T D A Y .

Christina

Alex

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T O P S T A T I O N O F T H EK A R W E N D E L R A I L W A Y

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A P E R F E C T D A Y .

Mathias

The photographersays stop just intime!

W E M A K E T H E M O S T O F T H E E A R L Y M O R N I N G L I G H TAnd fit in a short ski trip towards to the Dammkar downhill run. We can see both Bavaria and AustriaTirol from up here, as the Karwendel Alps span the border between Austria and Germany..

Mathias

The photographersays stop just intime!

W E M A K E T H E M O S T O F T H E E A R L Y M O R N I N G L I G H TAnd fit in a short ski trip towards to the Dammkar downhill run. We can see both Bavaria and AustriaTirol from up here, as the Karwendel Alps span the border between Austria and Germany..

after the tough ascent,we take the cable carback down

W H I L E T H EC A B L E C A R

T O U R I S T SW A T C H A N D

E N J O Y T H E I R“ K A F F E E U N D

K U C H E N ” I N T H ES U N , W E E N J O Y

T H E I C E .

after the tough ascent,we take the cable carback down

W H I L E T H EC A B L E C A R

T O U R I S T SW A T C H A N D

E N J O Y T H E I R“ K A F F E E U N D

K U C H E N ” I N T H ES U N , W E E N J O Y

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Following the one-hourwalk in, we’re war-med up and ready for“Männer ohne Nerven”.The name inspires usto demonstrate theopposite as we climbone of the hardest iceroutes in Tirol.

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Following the one-hourwalk in, we’re war-med up and ready for“Männer ohne Nerven”.The name inspires usto demonstrate theopposite as we climbone of the hardest iceroutes in Tirol.

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M E N W I T H O U T N E R V E S ?

M E N W I T H O U T N E R V E S ?

This is not the top This is the top!

O N W A R D S A N D U P W A R D S ! I C EI S A M A Z I N G : T H E R E A R E F O R M A T I O N S R A N G I N G F R O MC A B B A G E S A N D M U S H R O O M ST O T H I C K C O L U M N S , C A R W I N D O W S A N D B A L C O N I E S

This is not the top This is the top!

O N W A R D S A N D U P W A R D S ! I C EI S A M A Z I N G : T H E R E A R E F O R M A T I O N S R A N G I N G F R O MC A B B A G E S A N D M U S H R O O M ST O T H I C K C O L U M N S , C A R W I N D O W S A N D B A L C O N I E S

T R A V E L I N F O F O RT H E K A R W E N D E LI C E F A L L LWe came by car, but it’s easy to get there bytrain from Innsbruck or Munich, without ha-ving to change. From the Mittenwald trainstation, you can either walk or there’s a hi-king bus to the Karwendel Railway valley sta-tion. In winter, the railway runs from 09:00to 16:00. To ensure that you make the lastcable car down, it is recommended startingup the icefall before 13:00. If you miss thecable car, the only way down is the verysteep and 7-kilometer Dammkar downhillfreeride!

I C E C L I M B I N G R O U T E SThe 80-meter vertical icefall was opened in Winter 2010 is respected even by experienced ice clim-bers. The grade 5 icefall is suitable for experienced climbers from mid-December to mid-April. Novicesshould be accompanied by a guide.

T R A V E L I N F O F O R T H E P I N N I S V A L L E YBy car, travel from Innsbruck to Neder/Schmieden in the Stubai Valley. You can walk from here intothe Pinnis Valley. In winter, it’s more fun to sledge down from the top station of the Elfer Lift. If reachthe Issenanger Alm, the hut warden at Pinnisalm offers to tow guests on their sledges back up to the Alm.

I C E C L I M B I N GThe Pinnis Valley has a wide range of routes to offer, although most of them are grade 3 to grade 5.“Männer ohne Nerven” is a classic and one of the best routes in Tirol. Many of the ice falls are withinshort walking distance of the Pinnisalm.

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NKarwendel area: http://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/Stubaital area: http://www.stubai.atIce climbing in the Pinnis Valley: http://www.climbers-paradise.com/Climbing instruction in both valleys: http://www.bergsteigerschule-zugspitze.de

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S N O W S H E L T E RP A N T SThe perfect ice climbing andwinter mountaineering solution.These softshell pants are wind-proof, breathable and guaranteefull freedom of movement. Ski-specific detailing includes: inte-grated gaiters, reinforcedpro tection on critical wear pointsat the inner calf and a Reccoreflector.

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T R A V E L I N F O F O RT H E K A R W E N D E LI C E F A L L LWe came by car, but it’s easy to get there bytrain from Innsbruck or Munich, without ha-ving to change. From the Mittenwald trainstation, you can either walk or there’s a hi-king bus to the Karwendel Railway valley sta-tion. In winter, the railway runs from 09:00to 16:00. To ensure that you make the lastcable car down, it is recommended startingup the icefall before 13:00. If you miss thecable car, the only way down is the verysteep and 7-kilometer Dammkar downhillfreeride!

I C E C L I M B I N G R O U T E SThe 80-meter vertical icefall was opened in Winter 2010 is respected even by experienced ice clim-bers. The grade 5 icefall is suitable for experienced climbers from mid-December to mid-April. Novicesshould be accompanied by a guide.

T R A V E L I N F O F O R T H E P I N N I S V A L L E YBy car, travel from Innsbruck to Neder/Schmieden in the Stubai Valley. You can walk from here intothe Pinnis Valley. In winter, it’s more fun to sledge down from the top station of the Elfer Lift. If reachthe Issenanger Alm, the hut warden at Pinnisalm offers to tow guests on their sledges back up to the Alm.

I C E C L I M B I N GThe Pinnis Valley has a wide range of routes to offer, although most of them are grade 3 to grade 5.“Männer ohne Nerven” is a classic and one of the best routes in Tirol. Many of the ice falls are withinshort walking distance of the Pinnisalm.

F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O NKarwendel area: http://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/Stubaital area: http://www.stubai.atIce climbing in the Pinnis Valley: http://www.climbers-paradise.com/Climbing instruction in both valleys: http://www.bergsteigerschule-zugspitze.de

T E X A P O R EG L O V ERobust, waterproof andbreath able gloves with a verywarm interlining and a thermal lining.

Q U I N T E S S E N C EJ A C K E T M E NThis 3-in-1 winter softshell combinesa kinetic stretch, windproof andvery breathable softshell outer jacketwith a lightweight, warm fleeceinner jacket. The hood is bothextremely water repellent andhelmet compatible. The QUINT -ESSENCE jacket is cut to allow fullfreedom of movement.

M U D D Y P A S SJ A C K E T W O M E NWhen it gets steep, every gramsaved makes a real difference. Ourwindproof, lightweight, alpinesoftshell with hood guarantees ex-cellent freedom of movement. Itsoutstanding breathability spec ismore than a match for the moststrenuous activity.

C H O G O R I X TJ A C K E T W O M E NMaximum insulation and minimalpack size. This virtually wind-proof down jacket has a ripstopconstruction and outstanding in-sulation performance. The adju-stable hood also keeps the headwarm. The CHOGORI can be zip-ped into a weatherproof shellvia its system zip.

S N O W S H E L T E RP A N T SThe perfect ice climbing andwinter mountaineering solution.These softshell pants are wind-proof, breathable and guaranteefull freedom of movement. Ski-specific detailing includes: inte-grated gaiters, reinforcedpro tection on critical wear pointsat the inner calf and a Reccoreflector.

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W E A R E C E R T A I N T H A T : the Alps are going to call us back timeand time again. Every trip fills us with inspiration, gives us new ideas and sows the seedsfor the next expedition, the next summit and the next time At Home Outdoors!

Photo credits: Snowshoeing: Gaudenz Danuser, Alpine trip: Moritz Attenberger, Ice climbing: Hansi Heckmair