Success for Huber and North on Cerro Torre
Marmot Pro athlete Christina Huber and her climbing partner Caroline North have made the first free and unsupported female team ascent of the Via dei Ragni on Cerro Torre. Huber and North talked about the trip back in the summer but it was October before the flights were booked. In mid-February, they headed to Patagonia, with hopes that the weather …
Marmot open Ambleside store
Earlier this month, gear manufacturers Marmot joined forces with retailer and expedition specialists Adventure Peaks to open a new outdoor store in Ambleside. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is known as a hub for specialty outdoor gear and clothing, with thousands visiting from nearby climbs each year. But this isn’t just any outdoor store; above the …
Marmot Speedri review
Manufacturers’ own waterproof/breathable fabrics can sometimes seem a bit unsexy compared with the latest Gore-Tex, eVent or Polartec offering, but Marmot’s Membrain FusionDri as featured on the new Speedri jacket is one to get excited about.