Athletes
Plan B First Ascent
On October 8, 2024, Mammut athletes Jonas Schild and Stephan Siegrist, together with their climbing partners Kaspar Grossniklaus and Hugo Beguin, mastered what was probably the first ascent of the southwest ridge of the six-thousand-meter peak Bhagirathi III in India. Their report shows how a Plan B became an outstanding mountaineering achievement.
November 5, 2024
Mammut presents: «Leggera» - a film by and with Lucia Capovilla
Lucia Capovilla is impressive proof that you can win world climbing titles with one arm. The paraclimber has always known how to carve out her own path. The film «Leggera» (en. «light») gives an insight into the life of the paraclimbing runner-up world champion: her experiences on the rock, training sessions, her family, and her childhood. Lucia’s story not only inspires climbing fans, but also shows that determination is every bit as important in elite sports as physical performance.
March 8, 2024
Trad Trilogy by Jonas Schild
During a project to climb three of the hardest and most breathtaking trad routes in Europe, climber and Mammut athlete Jonas Schild reflects on his enduring pursuit to protect routes from encroaching hardware.
August 15, 2023
Marek Holeček achieves success with "Simply Beautiful," the first ascent of Nepal's Sura Peak northwest face.
On May 23, Marek Holeček and his partner Matěj Bernát became the first to conquer Sura Peak's northwest wall, a six-thousander in Nepal. The Czech duo accomplished this feat in four days, adopting an alpine style without bottled oxygen, Sherpa assistance, fixed ropes, or established high camps. Their route spanned an impressive 1500 meters, featuring sections with a 90-degree incline, earning it the name "Simply Beautiful." They estimated the difficulty of the route to be M6.
July 5, 2023