In a new era of global awareness and great change, Marmot is decidedly breaking new ground as a company, taking more than three decades of outdoor life and business experience and plotting a new course for the future centered around three elevated brand ideals: People, Planet, Professional – a triumvirate forged by fate and self awareness, but intimately tied to the celebration of the human experience.
People
Kevin Jorgeson and fellow climbers Alex Honnald and Matt Segal tackle The Grit, legendary big climbing in England. read more...
"Heart of Stone", a new film by Andrew Kornylak, debuted at the 2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Competition. Watch the film here and learn about what many are calling a Golden Age of discovery and stewarship the Southeastern United States. read more...
At Mountain Athlete we know we can use an intense, gym-based training program to prepare for challenging, long, single, 8+ hour mountain events. The problem comes the day after, when we are too sore and worked over to even think about heading into the hills for a second long day in a row.... read more...
Longtime Marmot Athlete Pete Takeda, author of AN EYE AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD (2006) -- which chronicles the CIA's most daring Cold War mission high in the Indian Himalaya -- sold the rights to his book after long contract tailoring and negotiation. read more...
In 2003, Exum Guide and Marmot Athlete Angela Hawse led an all-women expedition to Ama Dablam. This 9-woman team not only climbed the mountain but raised over $20,000.00 for the dZi Foundation. read more...
Marmot Athlete Angela Hawse achieved her Alpine Guide Certification from the American Mountain Guides Association this fall, 2008. Read our interview with her to learn about what this process entails and see why this is such a major accomplishment. read more...
Product
Marmot’s ultra-light Mica Jacket has been awarded the 2009 “Best of Adventure Gear” by the editors of National Geographic Adventure Magazine. This highly functional and elegantly designed jacket is part of Marmot’s growing category of lightweight waterproof, breathable shells for men and women. It also is the cornerstone of the company’s new MemBrain® Strata™ -- a new 2.5 layer laminated technology.... read more...
During an AMGA Alpine Exam, Keith Garvey reviews the Minimalist Jacket and PreCip Pant... read more...
Adrian Ballinger, Marmot Athlete and owner of Alpenglow Expeditions, demonstrates his Marmot layering system from Alpamayo, Peru. read more...
Planet
Out of nine San Francisco Bay Area counties and 521 teams that participated in this year’s 2009 Team Bike Challenge, the winning team for Sonoma County and overall winner for all counties was Tour de Turtle from Marmot... read more...
Join Sean Swarner and the CancerClimber Association this summer on an unforgettable expedition to Africa's highest peak: Kilimanjaro. $500 of your expedition foes to support CancerClimber and their programs. read more...
Brenton Reagan, Exum Guide and mountaineer, embarks to Alaska to attempt the Cobra Pillar. Watch him go through his preparation for the climb....
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In Part 3 of Adrian Ballinger's Countdown to Everest, Adrian shows us how to pack for the big trip..... read more...
Part two in a series leading up to Adrian Ballinger's departure to guide Mt. Everest in Nepal, Adrian climbs a big ski line out of the desert in Carson Valley.... read more...
Adrian Ballinger, Marmot Athlete and owner/operator of Alpenglow Expeditions, skis the Sierra Backcountry while preparing for an upcoming trip to guide Mt. Everest..... read more...
The American Mountain Guides Association announced Keith Garvey as the 2008 Outstanding Guide of the Year. Each year AMGA members throughout the US nominate candidates who have made an outstanding contribution or achievement of significant value to the mountain guiding profession.... read more...
AE’s recently launched program of worldwide adventures offers you the opportunity to learn, train and travel with one of Colorado’s premier climbing schools and guide services. Take the NEXT STEP and let us help you design your own adventure travel wish list! read more...
