Born "in a rucksack" in Annecy, on skis at 2 and a half, at 4000 metres before the age of 10... mountaineering has always been part of the life of Christophe Dumarest, one of the most talented mountaineers of his generation.
A top-level mountaineer, Christophe is as well known for his exploits at altitude as for his talent for telling the story of the mountains, whether from a sporting or environmental angle, a path he is increasingly pursuing today.
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SEA TO SUMMIT x CAPTAIN WILD
For those of you who haven't yet shared a fondue/bivouac at altitude with Guillaume, open your ears wide: we love bivouacs in all their forms.
That's what we talk about when we visit our friends at Sea to Summit, because they've got the top gear for bivouacking at all latitudes in their drawers!
Alongside them, we'll take you on full-comfort adventures to discover nature in the best possible conditions.
THE WORD SEA TO SUMMIT
We design lightweight, compact and intelligent camping equipment for every type of outdoor adventure. We're inspired by epic adventures at all altitudes - the pure joys of fresh air, new challenges and new ideas. We make gear that lasts.
A ski touring image hunt with Mathis Dumas and Vivian Bruchez from Scarpa?
Phew, we started off strong with Scarpa! But we've still got a lot more under our belts with the leading mountain footwear brand, and we're getting ready to take you on some great adventures with their renowned athletes.
Join the Scarpa community and set off to conquer some of the world's finest peaks!
Scarpa has been the Italian manufacturer of mountain boots since 1938. And that's no mean feat!
For 81 years, SCARPA and the Parisotto family have been committed to making and offering the best outdoor footwear on the market.
A leader and pioneer in ski touring and mountaineering, SCARPA now develops products for hiking, trekking, trail-running and climbing.
Whether they're in the middle of a mountaineering race or on a cycling trip to Alpe d'Huez, the Captains protect their fiery gaze with a pair of JULBO!
A little birdie tells us that, with a team of some of Europe's sharpest outdoor ambassadors, you'll be going out in style with THE outdoor eyewear brand.
At JULBO, Lucie and Suzanne have helped us come up with tailor-made adventures that will allow you to test their glasses in all conditions!
130 years after its creation, JULBO is still synonymous with innovation in the world of eyewear. While retaining its family character, this independent SME continues to develop strongly, both internationally and through new product ranges, to assert itself as a benchmark global player in eyewear in the face of major challengers.
Nourished by their heritage, JULBO sets itself apart in the eyewear market with its outdoor spirit.
Spotlight on a PETZL x Captain Wild experience. As you know, we at Captain Wild are vertical enthusiasts. To offer outings with top-quality gear, we've turned to the best in the business: PETZL.
Petzl is the brand that gives you access to the inaccessible, that will never let you down in the worst conditions, and that lets you surpass yourself in complete safety.
The trips we're planning with François and Hugo from Petzl will enable you to test the excellence of their products, whether in complete darkness or along an ice wall in the high mountains.
PETZL, a history of enthusiasts.
The PETZL adventure began with Fernand PETZL's passion for caving, a passion to which he put his talents as a craftsman. An expertise was born in the design and manufacture of solutions for climbing, descending, belaying and progressing in the dark.
PETZL is committed to being a responsible company and brand: its aim is to continually reduce its social and environmental impacts and risks, in order to earn the trust and loyalty of its customers, suppliers, communities and employees in a sustainable and transparent way.
In addition to regulatory requirements, PETZL focuses specifically on :
- limiting the use of and exposure to hazardous substances,
- limiting the impact of packaging,
- a responsible purchasing approach.
SAMAYA are the friends next door. We drop in to say hello and find ourselves planted in a tent in the middle of the mountains. And not just any tent!
We're lucky enough to be able to test their equipment when we go on a bivouac. The last test on the 2.5 tent was a treat. Afterwork hike, fondue at the summit with a magnificent sunset. And above all, an exceptional evening in the warmth of the SAMAYA tent.
That's when we understood the meaning of the word Palace. We're not looking for the comfort of a 160 cm bed, but a unique view, a cool face, alone in the world facing nature. That's the SAMAYA tent experience.
SAMAYA: Palace with view. Are you dreaming of a five-star room, open all year round, no reservations required, room service included? That's the SAMAYA spirit.
SAMAYA offers the lightest four-season tents ever designed. These little jewels of technical innovation will take you on all your outdoor outings.
While standing out for their lightness and resistance to wind and snow, SAMAYA tents' structures are designed to offer optimum interior volume for user comfort.
A case in point? The ISPO award-winning SAMAYA2.5. This four-season two-person tent can cope with the worst conditions for just 1500 grams.
