MAMMUT

Mammut: a brief biography

One of the oldest surviving alpine clothing and equipment companies, Mammut was founded in 1862. Originally designing mountaineering ropes, the Swiss company gradually became an international leader in all aspects of mountaineering equipment. From the 1970s onwards, Mammut began to manufacture Gore-Tex clothing, and has since acquired Norwegian sleeping bag manufacturer Ajungilak, trekking boot organisation Raichle, and avalanche survival technology specialists Snowpulse. With this arsenal, Mammut has created a reputation as a major player on the Alpine scene.

The Gear

Mammut offers several collections. The Mammut Eiger Extreme Collection is the best known. With prices that reflect the quality demanded by extreme terrains, this top-end range features many innovations. The Mammut High Reach Technology is designed to keep jackets in place, even when reaching for a high hold. Ventilation, zip-off shirts, two-way zips, and Gore-Tex weatherproofing are nestled into an ultra-lightweight 595g. This is a range that is designed with the fearsome Eiger in mind, and it rises to the challenge.

Something for everyone

Other collections include the Masao and the Kento. The Masao is all-round mountain kit that pits itself against the unpredictable and changeable Alpine weather. The bright and bubbly ultra-lightweight Kento is a feathery-light 365g that offers formidable windproof and rainproof skin. These designs have stepped far away from the days of bulky, square cagoules. Neatly fitted and with ample stretch, the kit is sleek and ready for scrambling up and down the mountains. This is at the heart of the Mammut ideology: an unwavering respect for the authority of the Alps, combined with a playful embrace of the fun at the peaks offer.

Boots

Teaming up with Raichie has enabled Mammut to push forward as a leading manufacturer of hiking, trekking, walking, and snow boots. This investment saw Mammut win the ISPO Award in 2017 for its Norwand Light Mid GTX design. Again justifying a hefty price tag, the boot is designed for safety, speed, comfort, and looks. Incorporating various technologies such as Mammut Base Fit 2.0 and MICHELIN Alpine Lite 3970 Technical Soles, Mammut demonstrates a firm dedication to redefining mountaineering design. As Mammut state, in difficult conditions “speed equals safety,� so their products are all about helping you to move faster and with enhanced agility.