Jun. 6th 2013
By SCARPA
SCARPA’s Force X is happy at any crag, gym, or boulder park, but it really shines on long trad routes. It’ll perform on edges, and remain sensitive on slabs.
Jan. 31st 2013
By SCARPA
Dangling from a log high above, fingers frost bitten, cheering in the background, screaming voices… distinct and foreign–encouraging the fight to keep pushing, forget the fear, forget the pain, just keep moving. Competition is a funny thing–it can be your best friend or it can be your worst nightmare… if you let it. In the [...]
Jan. 8th 2013
By SCARPA
The largest ice climbing park in North America is celebrating its 16th anniversary this coming January 10-13th. Located in the Uncompahgre Gorge, the Ouray Ice Park will welcome thousands of ice climbing aficionados, sponsors, pros and aspiring ice toolers to its frozen blue playground for what is considered the ice fest to end all ice fests.
Apr. 6th 2012
By SCARPA
Rob Pizem, SCARPA athlete has nothing but great things to say about the Red Rock Rendezvous. From clinics to gear to the overall feel, Pizem had a great time and wants everyone else to share his amazing experience next year. I, Rob Pizem, had the wonderful opportunity to teach two clinics and be auctioned off [...]
Feb. 16th 2012
By SCARPA
Getting the full life span and potential out of a SCARPA ski boot isn’t that difficult. Seasonal maintenance can go a long way to ensure your favorite boots stay around for a while. As long as you keep the shell (lower and cuff) in good condition, almost everything else on the boot can be repaired or replaced, including, but not limited to, powerstraps, buckles, tongues, hardware, straps, tour mechanisms, and, with regards to maximum comfort and performance, the liners.
Jul. 5th 2011
By SCARPA
10 Years ago, the sticky-ness of rubber was the first and foremost defining characteristic of ‘the best’ climbing shoes. Today, with so many manufacturers lauding their own style of rubber the real crux for climbers and shoe selection is now part of the bigger conversation around performance and comfort. SCARPA takes a leading role in [...]
Jun. 17th 2011
By SCARPA
Ever wondered what it’s like to ski Wyoming’s Grand Teton? As that old saying goes, don’t fall! Ski and board mountaineering pioneers like Doug Coombs, Hans Johnstone, Mark Newcomb and Stephen Koch are known for their contributions to descents on the mountain, but the original pioneer was unquestionably Bill Briggs. Two days ago, a group [...]
Mar. 24th 2011
By SCARPA
As many great places as there are to ski in North America, we do love our home terrain – and our neighbors – here in Colorado. So it’s with a bit of local pride that SCARPA announces a new relationship with one of our neighbors located just a few blocks away: Starting this month, SCARPA [...]
