Tag Archives: Backcountry Snowboarding

Blending rational and intuitive decisions

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Matteo

It did happen to me many times. Whether I was part of an expedition in a remote corner of Greenland or just touring with my friends around Chamonix, there was at least one person in the group who had a … Continue reading →

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Gear review – Snowpulse Airbag

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Matteo

Rucksacks with an airbag system are designed to increase the chances of survival if you are caught in an avalanche. They contain an airbag that is inflated with a pressurized gas canister. If you are about to be caught in … Continue reading →

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Simpler the process, richer the experience

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Matteo

My friend Daniele and I learn through experience, and like to share what we learn. We are inspired by wild landscapes, and excited by the opportunity to experience the planet by foot, bicycle, snowboard, rope, sailing boat, kayak, or any … Continue reading →

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Snowboard Mountaineering in La Grave

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Matteo

Photos and article have been published on the American on-line magazine Outdoormindedmag. You can read it here.

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Spring skiing in La Grave

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Matteo

The mountains are calling, and I must go – John  Muir During the winter months my mind functions in a slightly different way from how it normally does during the rest of the year: it doesn’t matter where I am, … Continue reading →

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Lyngen Alps – Part 4

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Matteo

Day 5 We have stopped wasting Charles’ time asking him about the weather forecast for the next day. We have accepted that our destiny for this week is to deal with all the elements and often with all of them … Continue reading →

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Lyngen Alps – Part 3

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Matteo

Day 3 The wind storm predicted by meteorologists didn’t materialize last night. So Charles decides to take advantage of the calmer seas and motor to the island of ArnØya. According to him, it has one of the most, if not … Continue reading →

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Lyngen Alps – Part 2

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Matteo

Day 1 When I wake up around 7 we have already left Tromsø, and we are sailing towards the unknown. At least this is how it feels to us. Charles and Per have been sailing extensively along this coastline; they … Continue reading →

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Lyngen Alps – Part 1

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Matteo

When I got back from Greenland, in May last year, all I could think of was planning another expedition in the Arctic. Even if the warm temperatures and the sun were encouraging me to focus on surfing, kayaking and just … Continue reading →

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Winter at full speed

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Matteo

When at the beginning of December I made the wish about a very cold winter season full of precipitations, I would have never thought Mother Nature would have listened to me and responded so quickly. Once somebody said to me: … Continue reading →

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