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Everest in Alpine Style: Training Day
Editor’s Note: This spring, SCARPA Athlete Raphael Slawinski, winner of the 2014 Piolet d’Or for his K6 West expedition, has set his sight on a lofty goal—8,000 meters. And not just any 8,000-meter...
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Everest in Alpine Style: Gearing Up for the Ascent
This is the second report from SCARPA Athlete Raphael Slawinski, as he attempted to climb a new route on the North side of Mt. Everest. Everest basecamp, April 16. I looked up from my laptop,...
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Raphael Slawinski Reports from Everest Basecamp
Editor’s note: We are relieved to hear that SCARPA Ambassador Raphael Slawinski and his teammates are safe and sound on the north side of Everest, but our hearts ache for all the people in the region...
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SCARPA’S FIRST FRIDAY FILM FEST: MAY
Can you believe it’s May already? Either way, TGIFFFF (Thank God It’s First Friday Film Fest)! From the freshly powdered trees of New Hampshire to the toughest routes in Lebanon, check out what a few...
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SCARPA Answers Your Top Five Product Questions
We talked with our fantastic customer service team here at SCARPA North America about the most frequently asked questions they get from customers. Take a look below to see if some of their answers will...
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SCARPA’s Zen Pro and Moraine Mid Offer Performance with a Purpose
On trail and off, light hiking boots have to contend with myriad circumstances: dust, scree, mud, rocks, roots, washed out switchbacks—the list goes on. Whether you’re covering ground on multi-day...
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Three Steps to Help Kickstart Your Spring Trail Running
Spring is about transition: cold to warm, snow to dirt, and winter activities to summer activities. It’s a transition of muscle usage as well. Often fitness gains from winter activities can transfer...
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How to Set Great Gym Routes with Joel Zerr
Climbing participation has exploded due in part to the growth of climbing gyms. These indoor facilities provide both a controlled environment for new climbers to test the waters and a place for more...
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Introducing the Award-Winning SCARPA Furia
Need a shoe that will find every nuanced hold on steep rock? Then check out the new, award-winning SCARPA Furia. By trading the bulky midsole for a responsive Power Connection Band (a tensioned rubber...
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SCARPA First Friday Film Fest: June
It’s the first Friday of the month which means we’re bringing you the perfect excuse to procrastinate in the office or kick back with a cold one at the end of the day: a fresh heap of climbing and...
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What I’ve Learned: Dan Beall Talks his Buttermilks Super Project “The...
This winter marked the culmination of my longest project, originally The Grandpa Project, now “The Process” (V16) after a Daniel Woods FA, in the Buttermilks near Bishop, California. Though this season...
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The Best Climbing Gear for Trad and Alpine Routes
Last August, SCARPA athlete Shingo Ohkawa spent month in search of first descents on the classic vertical walls of Wyoming’s spectacular Wind River Range. While he and his partners horsepacked in to...
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The Other Side of Risk: Yosemite Search and Rescue
Words and Photos By Cheyne Lempe Do you ever wonder what happens to all those close calls after they dissolve and effortlessly and float away? Maybe you have heard stories and harrowing tales of near...
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From Yosemite to Baffin: Dave Allfrey’s First Ascent on the Great Cross Pillar
Editor’s Note: On May 19th, SCARPA athlete Dave Allfrey and his partner Cheyne Lempe summited the Great Cross Pillar on Baffin Island via their new route Deconstructing Jenga (Grade VI 5.9+, A3+, 900m)...
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Everest in Alpine Style: Processing an Early Homecoming
Editor’s Note: On April 25, 2015 a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal and the region around Mt. Everest killing over 9,000 people including at least 19 at base camp on the Nepali side of the...
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Our 8 Favorite Summer Climbing Crags
It’s hot out there people. The dog days of summer can put a drag on serious sending thanks to humidity and slick rock. But it’s a great time to hit those alpine boulders and crags. It’s also a great...
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The 7 Best Ways to Apres Your Summer Climbing Sessions
Summer climbing isn’t just about spending time on rock. It’s also about friends, good weather, and taking it easy. Apres, that time of relaxation, reflection, and maybe a cold beverage, is one of the...
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Photos from City of Rocks 2015
Trade shows are a tough racket. Long days, countless meetings, and more than enough shop talk to put you into a stupor. Thankfully, the SCARPA family figured out the perfect remedy to a grueling...
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The SCARPA Freedom RS is Here!
The NEW, award-winning SCARPA Freedom RS has arrived. The Freedom RS is the next level of freeride with its light weight, 130 flex, and expansive cuff rotation. Get yours today and go send this winter....
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SCARPA First Friday Film Fest: September
And after a short hiatus, we’re back. It’s the first Friday of the month which means we’re bringing you the perfect excuse to procrastinate in the office or kick back with a cold one at the end of the...
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