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ISPO Munich 2009. What crisis?
Last Wednesday the ISPO Winter 2009, the largest outdoor trade show in the world, drew to a successful end for both exhibitors and visitors. In the following article we attempt to analyse the current state of new products and the "anti-crisis" trend.


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Outdoordays Garda Trentino: Experiences for all
From 23 to 25 May 2008 the Garda Trentino will host the Outdoordays, the open-air trade fair for everyone to test gear and participate in outdoor activities.

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Outdoordays Garda Trentino: Experiences for all
01/02/2008
European OutDoor trade fair remains in Friedrichshafen
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Petzl SARKEN crampons recall
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XV Piolet d'or to Steve House and Vincent Anderson
 TECHNIQUES
Ice belays
How to construct belays on ice as safely as possible.

Single pitch rope manoeuvres
Crags, bolts, safety – a successful triad

Crash pads
Thanks to this faithful companion, bouldering has undergone a mini-revolution.

Bolt belays
Useful advice for multi-pitch routes in the mountains or at the crag.

Avalanches. A winter reality. Techniques to reduce the risk.

Abseiling in safety
A step by step analysis

Bolt belays
Useful advice for multi-pitch routes in the mountains or at the crag.

The Mule knot
A useful knot to lock the rope off when belaying
 GEAR
Swift Jacket
A simple, functional, lightweight and robust jacket.
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Altimeter
Excellent tool, uesful, robust, simple to use. A knife for every occasion.
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Particle 13
Perfect for solitary adventurers, or for those for whom every gram counts.
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Expé
"We had the opportunity of testing the Ferrino "Expé" during our travels from Alaska to the Terra del Fuoco, and in particular in the adverse conditions encountered in Patagonia.....
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Croda GTX
Lightweight walking boot, very comfortable, well-constructed.
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Ama Dablam
Functional vor various outdoor sports. Excellent for climbing, off-piste skiing and ski-mountaineering.
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Revo 4010
For those who head to the mountains, protecting one's eyes from the sun's rays has always been rule number 1.
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Hightail 900
Lighweight 900 fill sleeping bag with -10C temperature rating.
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Prophet 45
A top-access, sturdy 1.7kg pack designed for serious alpine use...
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Naxo 01
An innovative and interesting product, suitable for intense ski mountaineering and freeride.
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 EXPO
Zamberlan Quantum Mid GT Quantum Mid GT
Zamberlan
Lighweight, comfy and supportive boot for trekking, hiking and walks.
Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 Skyledge 3
Mountain Hardwear
The Skyledge 3 is a very roomy, freestanding, three-season tent designed for the serious backcountry user.
Viking Nord Pool Rab Photon Hoodie Rab Photon Hoodie
Viking Nord Pool
The Photon Hoodie is ideal for cold winter walks, alpine climbs, backpacking or multipitch rock climbing and pack small and light.
Icebreaker 150 Velocity Zip 150 Velocity Zip
Icebreaker
A zip top designed for extreme action.
La Sportiva Boulder X Boulder X
La Sportiva
The ultra sticky Vibram sole with climbing zone make this model the ideal choice for technical approach routes and via ferrate.
Petzl Elia Elia
Petzl
Women's climbing and mountaineering helmet
 COMPANY NEWS
08/07/2010
Zamberlan receives the Outdoor Industry Award 2010
16/06/2010
US division of C.A.M.P. acquired as wholly owned subsidary
15/06/2010
Ferrino 140th anniversary: an evening between past and future.
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