Two years ago, UK-based Berghaus formed a special cross-departmental R&D team called MtnHaus. The group's mission was to focus on creating a few extraordinary products without deadlines, marketing guidelines, or seasonal goals. Basically, MtnHaus was told to throw out the usual rules, think big, and go for it.
One of the first products to come out of the Berghaus brain trust is the Mount Asgard Smock, which weighs a mere 9.7 ounces (276g). This waterproof/breathable pullover has all of the features necessary for mountaineering - tough fabric, unrestricted movement, helmet-friendly hood - and nothing more. In sports where speed is safety, and every gram is important, the Mount Asgard Smock provides maximum protection for minimum weight.
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Where were those pictures taken? Madonna di Campiglio?
Francesco, c'e' d'avvero un terzo italiano su BPL??
Sì.
About 30 years ago I saw a picture of the Italian Dolomites in SKI Magazine. I was so impressed, that I can still see every detail in my mind. Always wanted to go there, but Spain is as close as I've come. Maybe someday.
We briefly lived in Agordo and skied in the Dolomites for five weeks this winter. Overall the winter season wasn't very good, but we lucked out and were there for the best snow. The Dolomites had great access, amazing views, and tons of non-glaciated backcountry terrain.
Where were the photos taken?
Photo #1 – Snow storm at Passo Valles, SW of Falcade, Italy
Photo #2 – Glacier skiing in Vallee Blanch, Chamonix, France
Photo sets 3-5 – closeups taken in Appenzeller, Switzerland
Photo #6 – Snow storm at Passo San Pelligrino, NW of Falcade, Italy
Photo #7 – Appenzeller, Switzerland
Photo #8 – Snow storm at Passo Valles, Italy
Photo set 9 – Appenzeller, Switzerland
Photo #10 – Somewhere between Alleghe and Cortina, near Passo Giau. In the opposite direction of the photo was Pelmo, towering across a valley. Italy
Sunrise in the town of Agordo.
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