Mammut

It all started in Dintikon, Switzerland, in 1862. Kaspar Tanner had just finished a three-year rope-making apprenticeship and decided to go into business for himself—a decision that would propel a storied, 150-year-old brand into motion. The Tanner family enterprise flourished well into the 20th century and in 1943, the Mammut brand name was introduced. Translating to “mammoth,” the Mammut name embodies both power and strength. Shortly thereafter, Mammut helped pioneer the world of mountaineering through the invention of its first glacier rope to be made from nylon yarn.  In the next 35 years, Mammut kept its focus set on mountaineering, inventing several new ropes—most notably, the first rope to be certified for climbing and the first to feature a braided, kernmantle construction. In fact, it wasn't until 1978 that Mammut shifted its gears away from ropes and towards products like technical outerwear. Its first collection of jackets and pants, the Altitude Collection, utilized the then-new Gore-Tex fabric. With the latest in waterproof and breathable technology, the Altitude set the bar high enough to inspire Mammut to reach further into the outdoor market.  For several years in the early ‘80s, Mammut introduced a stream of new products, effectively transforming it from a well-respected rope company with a few jackets into a major player in the mountaineering arena. Beginning with sleeping bags and climbing gear like carabiners, climbing harnesses, and helmets, Mammut continued to diversify its offerings. It began selling avalanche safety gear—including beacons, shovels, and probes—since 2006, but in 2011, it took a significant step of acquiring Snowpulse, an established developer of inflatable airbag backpacks. Today, it offers a full line of RAS (removable avalanche safety) packs featuring technology designed to significantly improve the wearer’s chances of survival in an avalanche. Today, skiers and mountaineers look to Mammut for climbing, mountaineering, and avalanche safety gear, as well as windproof and waterproof clothing suitable for the most demanding environments. Mammut’s backpacks, footwear covering everything from mountaineering boots to trail running shoes, and headlamps round out its offerings, which together have made the company a one-stop shop for professional-grade alpine equipment. However, this isn't to say that Mammut’s resting on its laurels. In fact, it continues to be the authority in climbing ropes, still producing them in Seon, Switzerland. In this way, little has changed in the spirit of Mammut. Small, dedicated, and obsessive, Mammut moves quietly and confidently forward. And when you have 150 years of experience under your belt, it's easy to see why.

Shop Mammut for premium products like jackets and clothing for outdoors at Backcountry. Find Mammut ropes and other essential gear for climbing the peaks.

Mammut Climbing & Hiking Gear & Apparel

It all started in Dintikon, Switzerland, in 1862. Kaspar Tanner had just finished a three-year rope-making apprenticeship and decided to go into business for himself—a decision that would propel a storied, 150-year-old brand into motion. The Tanner family enterprise flourished well into the 20th century and in 1943, the Mammut brand name was introduced. Translating to “mammoth,” the Mammut name embodies both power and strength. Shortly thereafter, Mammut helped pioneer the world of mountaineering through the invention of its first glacier rope to be made from nylon yarn.
 
In the next 35 years, Mammut kept its focus set on mountaineering, inventing several new ropes—most notably, the first rope to be certified for climbing and the first to feature a braided, kernmantle construction. In fact, it wasn't until 1978 that Mammut shifted its gears away from ropes and towards products like technical outerwear. Its first collection of jackets and pants, the Altitude Collection, utilized the then-new Gore-Tex fabric. With the latest in waterproof and breathable technology, the Altitude set the bar high enough to inspire Mammut to reach further into the outdoor market.
 
For several years in the early ‘80s, Mammut introduced a stream of new products, effectively transforming it from a well-respected rope company with a few jackets into a major player in the mountaineering arena. Beginning with sleeping bags and climbing gear like carabiners, climbing harnesses, and helmets, Mammut continued to diversify its offerings. It began selling avalanche safety gear—including beacons, shovels, and probes—since 2006, but in 2011, it took a significant step of acquiring Snowpulse, an established developer of inflatable airbag backpacks. Today, it offers a full line of RAS (removable avalanche safety) packs featuring technology designed to significantly improve the wearer’s chances of survival in an avalanche.
 
Today, skiers and mountaineers look to Mammut for climbing, mountaineering, and avalanche safety gear, as well as windproof and waterproof clothing suitable for the most demanding environments. Mammut’s backpacks, footwear covering everything from mountaineering boots to trail running shoes, and headlamps round out its offerings, which together have made the company a one-stop shop for professional-grade alpine equipment.
 
However, this isn't to say that Mammut’s resting on its laurels. In fact, it continues to be the authority in climbing ropes, still producing them in Seon, Switzerland. In this way, little has changed in the spirit of Mammut. Small, dedicated, and obsessive, Mammut moves quietly and confidently forward. And when you have 150 years of experience under your belt, it's easy to see why.

Mammut manufactures premium products like jackets & clothing for outdoors, or ropes & gear for climbing the peaks. Find this great brand at Backcountry.com.

Mammut - Climbing & Hiking Gear & Apparel

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Magma/Spicy

Dark Cheddar/Dark Radiant

Black/White

Marine/Ice

Marine/White

Stoney HS Jacket - Men's

Stoney HS Thermo Jacket - Men's

Black

Spicy

Sapphire

Haldigrat HS Hooded Jacket - Men's

Stoney Hardshell Jacket - Men's

Ice/Marine

La Liste HS Thermo Hooded Jacket - Men's

Night

Nordwand HS Thermo Hooded Jacket - Men's

Arumita/Azurit

Nordwand Pro HS Hooded Jacket - Men's

Dark Teal

Marine

Iguana

Titanium

Magma

One Size

Sublime Beanie

One Color

One of the best beacons you can get with range up to 70m, and you get it in a bundle with a probe and shovel! The probe and shovel are nice and compact and will fit in most packs as well.

Barryvox Tour Package

Aconcagua ML 3/4 Tight - Men's

An intuitive beacon for easy access and use in the backcountry. Plus, a 70-meter range is significantly better than standard beacons.

Barryvox S Beacon

There’s no beacon I trust more than the Mammut Barryvox in the backcountry. It has a long 70m range and impressive capabilities in multiple burial scenarios, all while being super user-friendly. Perfect blend of Grip/Glide.

Barryvox Beacon

Phantom

Spindrift 26L Backpack

Azurit

Arumita

Moench Advanced Half-Zip Long-Sleeve Top - Men's

Barryvox Package

Removable Airbag System RAS 3.0

Black/Vibrant Orange

Pro Protection 35-45L Airbag 3.0 Backpack

Grape

La Liste HS Thermo Pant - Women's

Ultralight 20L Removable Airbag 3.0

Marine/Bright White

La Liste Pro HS Hooded Jacket - Men's

Neutral

Cartridge Refill Kit - 3-Pack

Full

Empty

Refillable Airbag System Cartridge

Neon Orange

Speed Lock 280 Probe

Stoney Glove - Men's

Carbon Probe 240 Light

Black Melange

Iguana Melange

Passion Light Glove  - Men's

Gentian

Trift Long Tights - Women's

Nordwand Pro HS Pant - Men's

Nordwand Pro Glove - Men's

Dragon Fruit

Golden

Sally Beanie - Women's

Eigerjoch Pro Glove - Men's

La Liste Pro HS Bib Pant - Men's

Nordwand Pro HS Pant - Women's

Barberry

Moench Advanced 1/2-Zip Top - Women's

Arctic Mitten

Grape/Sunset

La Liste HS Thermo Hooded Jacket - Women's

Dark Radiant

Dark Safari

Stoney HS Pant - Men's

Titanium/Granit

Black/Titanium

Sunset/Grape

Tweak Beanie

Sunset

Trift Half-Zip Long-Sleeve Top - Women's

Dark Cheddar

Fedoz Beanie

Spindrift 32L Backpack

Golden/Freesia

Peaks Beanie

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