The Mammut Eiger Free Pro HS Hooded Jacket Women brings the brand’s long-standing alpine expertise and tradition into the world of demanding freeride terrain. Using rugged GORE-TEX PRO protection, repairable construction and athlete-driven development, it is built for deep powder days, exposed couloirs and high-speed descents where gear failure is not an option. The jacket merges mountain-grade performance with a freeride look and feel—an evolution shaped directly by the needs of the sport’s most ambitious riders.
“We wanted to build something dedicated to the sport and the community behind it. So we took what we know from creating high-end mountaineering products and shaped it into gear that reflects the freeride culture”, Alfred Stoppacher, Eiger & Innovation Lead, explains the big idea behind the Eiger Free Pro HS Hooded Jacket. Eiger Free applies the learnings and experience from decades of creating elite mountaineering gear and redesigns it to freeriding with its own distinct identity.
In freeriding, gear must survive repeated abrasion, sharp edges, pack straps and the unpredictable impacts of variable snow and weather conditions. The Eiger Free Pro meets this challenge through a robust construction concept: fewer bonded elements, strategically placed top-stitching for seam strength, embroidered logos instead of prints and oversized Nr5 YKK vislon zippers on the center front and all pockets.
Two clean cutlines along the center-front zipper drastically simplify replacement in the event of failure—a common repair issue in heavily used hardshells. Every jacket includes waterproof, self-adhesive repair patches. Together, these features extend product life significantly while maintaining the reliability required for harsh alpine conditions.
The jacket uses 80d GORE-TEX PRO 3-layer material with a PFC-free ePE membrane, a recycled nylon face fabric and a solution-dyed backer. The result is a hardshell that is fully waterproof, windproof and abrasion resistant, while reducing environmental impact. Built to withstand deep powder, storms and rapid shifts in weather conditions, it offers a dry, stable interior climate even during high-output descents.
While performance sets expectations, the freeride world brings its own culture, attitude and visual language. Senior Designer Apparel Iina Lehto captures this evolution: “Functionality and performance have always defined the Eiger collection. But in Eiger Free, style isn’t an afterthought—it’s also one of the driving forces.”
The jacket’s boxier freeride fit, articulated elbows, piped seams and clean block-color options reflect this design ethos. It delivers unrestricted freedom of movement even with multiple layers underneath and without sacrificing the robust character of an alpine shell.
Eiger Free was developed with a testing process that went far and beyond. Product Manager Apparel Susanne Leutner highlights the depth of this approach: “The goal was to create products, that reflect the demands of the athletes. For Eiger Free, the amount of testing was on another level. We ran lab tests, tracked performance data with sensors, and refined every detail. But the real difference came from our athletes—who basically lived in the gear all season long.”
Across three prototype stages, freeriders tested the jacket in North America, Georgia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Norway. Narrow couloirs, steep faces, multi-day missions and high-speed powder lines shaped the final design. The result is a shell that enables ambitious skiers to move with confidence in technical terrain.
The Eiger Free Pro HS Hooded Jacket features Mammut’s Snow Sports Regular fit—straight, roomy and designed to accommodate layers without restricting motion. A RECCO reflector adds enhanced searchability in rescue situations. Every material, cutline and detail is engineered to withstand repeated high-load use, making it a reliable companion for demanding freeriders who prioritize the descent.
“This jacket blends the robustness of mountaineering gear with a freeride-focused fit. Its repair-friendly construction, durable materials and PFC-free GORE-TEX PRO deliver long-lasting performance. A shell built for making the most of tough lines in all conditions.” ISPO Award Jury
Durable, repairable construction engineered for long-term performance
Rugged GORE-TEX PRO 3L with PFC-free ePE membrane for harsh winter environments
Athlete-tested in multiple countries and optimized across three prototype stages
Freeride-focused fit and style with mountaineering-grade protection
Includes repair patches and design elements that simplify field maintenance
Many tennis lovers are familiar with the distinct moment when progress stalls. The ball machine becomes predictable, partners cancel, and the subtle layers of timing, pressure, and anticipation—the essence of real tennis—are lost. Enter Acemate, the world’s first real-rally AI tennis robot. With a clarity of purpose, it steps directly into this gap, ushering in a new era of training.
Unlike traditional ball launchers, Acemate isn’t static. It reads the game. It reacts. It moves. With dual 4K binocular cameras and advanced on-device AI, the robot perceives the court with a level of human-like accuracy, tracking the ball with centimeter precision and reacting in just 0.15 seconds. Its Mecanum wheels allow true 360-degree motion, so Acemate can pursue and return shots anywhere across the baseline. The result is more than a technological achievement; it’s the simulation of a live opponent built for modern training realities.
At its core, Acemate aims to address an ongoing challenge in tennis development: meaningful repetition. Rallies are where timing is honed, where the body learns to read trajectories, and where subtle improvements in footwork, swing path, and decision-making are reinforced. With Acemate, solo sessions are no longer limited to a machine that simply spits balls from one direction. Players are drawn into continuous, evolving rallies that imitate real match play.
However, the most transformative element is Acemate’s built-in coaching intelligence. Every shot you take contributes to a comprehensive data ecosystem. Spin, speed, depth, and placement data are transmitted directly to the app. Real-time heat maps show your consistency, video replays let you make instant corrections, and long-term analytics help you set goals and make structured progress. Acemate isn't just a training partner; it's a self-contained coaching environment designed to shorten the feedback loop between feeling, seeing, and improving.
The robot also serves as a highly versatile serving and drilling assistant. It can launch balls at speeds of up to 113 km/h with adjustable spin and supports 20 programmable target zones across the court. Whether you’re drilling short-angled forehands, sharpening deep defensive shots, or practicing return-of-serve timing, the Acemate becomes a fully personalized training system. With an 80-ball hopper and up to three hours of runtime, it keeps pace with players who expect intensity.
As with many impactful innovations, the technology at play in the Acemate soon fades from conscious thought during use. That’s a mark of intelligent design. The dual 4K cameras, the Mecanum wheel system, and the on-device AI computing all exist to support a natural training rhythm rather than impose a technical feel. Players can use Acemate on any surface—clay, grass, or hard courts—without adjusting their routines or adapting to mechanical quirks. Instead, the robot adapts to them.
The app interface follows the same philosophy. Clean visuals, intuitive controls, and intelligent shot mapping enable players to transition effortlessly between practice modes. Whether used by a beginner seeking structured support or an aspiring professional refining shot precision, Acemate’s digital layer remains approachable while offering depth when needed.
This blend of accessible usability and advanced performance technology is part of a broader movement in sports robotics: tools that elevate human potential, not just automate actions. Acemate’s “big idea” is exactly that—bringing lifelike rallies and intelligent coaching to environments where they were previously impossible.
"Acemate merges real-rally mobility with sharp AI coaching, offering a level of realism, insight, and versatility that no ball machine has ever reached." ISPO Award Jury
The Fischer Quantum Ski Jacket brings a new approach to alpine protection: targeted insulation, reduced weight, and advanced breathability built into one hybrid construction. Designed to move with the skier and adapt to changing mountain conditions, Quantum delivers the warmth of a padded jacket without the bulk: it is 21% lighter, exceptionally breathable, and ready for high-output days on snow.
The Fischer Quantum Ski Jacket was created to answer a precise need from athletes who want more freedom, better thermoregulation, and protection that adapts rather than restricts. Chief Designer Martti Kellokumpu recalls the very beginning of the project: “When we started developing the Quantum Jacket, we knew we weren’t simply updating an existing solution. The goal was to answer a very real need expressed by high-level skiers.” For Fischer, that meant rethinking the balance between insulation, mobility, and weather protection from the ground up.
At the heart of Quantum is its hybrid construction: insulated 2-layer panels where warmth matters most and 3-layer un-insulated panels in the cuffs, hem, and hood — areas already covered by gloves, pants, and helmets. With this approach the jacket sheds weight, reduces bulk, and maintains consistent performance on long or demanding days. The jacket achieves a 21% weight reduction through a strategic removal of insulation in areas already protected by gloves, pants and helmet—an engineered approach that maintains performance while eliminating unnecessary bulk.
“The starting point was listening to athletes: more freedom of movement, better thermal management, and a structure capable of adapting to changing mountain conditions without compromise”, Kellokumpu explains the design process. Months of field testing helped refine how the materials interact, allowing the team to distribute heat more intelligently and reduce weight while preserving protection.
Former Olympian and product tester Itamar Biran was among the first to experience the difference. “My first feedback to the team was that the jacket ‘moves with you’,” he says. Tested in cold, wind, and technical terrain, his impression remained the same: “You don’t have to adapt to the jacket; the jacket adapts to you.”
This fluidity comes from two core elements: ThinDown insulation, which delivers the warmth of down with less thickness and better thermal consistency, and 20k/20k Evotexx fabric. Evotexx is a technology developed by VIST Group, Fischer’s alpine skiwear exclusive global licensee, and used to meet the technical standards required by Fischer to provide dependable waterproof performance without sacrificing breathability. Together, these technologies keep heat stable, disperse moisture efficiently, and help maintain comfort across changing effort levels.
For VIST Group Quantum represents more than a new jacket as it marks a directional shift. “Quantum Jacket marks an important step for VIST Group and for our collaboration with Fischer,” says Luca Tomat, Head of Global Sales and Marketing. “It is the outcome of continuous dialogue between design, material research, and field testing, with the ambition to define a standard that did not previously exist in our segment.”
Tomat sees Quantum as the beginning of something larger: “We see it as the first chapter of a new generation of products—skiwear designed for those who live the mountain in all its complexity, requiring protection and lightness, technical precision and adaptability. The ”hybrid revolution” is about to start!”
The jacket is constructed using recycled polyester fabrics and uses a PFC-free water-repellent treatment, without perfluorinated compounds. ThinDown insulation minimizes volume and material usage, supporting resource efficiency while providing outstanding thermal performance. Long-lasting fabric selection and rigorous quality controls ensure durability, encouraging longer product life and more responsible consumption.
“By combining ThinDown insulation with strategic 3-layer shell zones, the Quantum Jacket achieves warmth without bulk. Its light weight, high breathability, and precise construction offer a modern take on alpine protection with noticeably improved comfort and mobility.” ISPO Award Jury
The Via 2 UL tent from Robens redefines lightweight trekking tents with an innovative off-set frame and carbon fiber end pole that maximizes interior space and keeps gear dry.
The new Via 2 UL tent from Robens is the ideal companion for ultralight travel without sacrificing comfort or protection. In just a few simple steps, you can create a sturdy retreat for two people that provides reliable protection even in demanding conditions. Innovative materials, intuitive construction, and a clever space concept create a tent that offers everything modern trekkers expect from high-end equipment.
The Via 2 UL tent sets new standards in the category of ultralight trekking tents. Its innovative off-set frame and carbon fiber end pole maximize interior space and keep sleeping bags and equipment reliably dry. The vertical front wall creates additional headroom.
The flysheet is made of HydroTex SilPoly RS UL (15D, 420T) – a siliconized polyester that does not sag even when wet and remains dimensionally stable. It is UV-resistant, water-repellent, and quick-drying. The inner tent made of 10D nylon mesh provides excellent ventilation and keeps insects out, while remaining ultralight and durable.
Thanks to Duraflex buckles, YKK Aquaguard zippers, and magnetic door closures, setup and handling are easy even with cold fingers or in windy conditions. Every component has been designed to make setup intuitive, quick, and secure – ideal for those who prefer to spend their energy exploring rather than fiddling with equipment.
What makes the Via 2 UL tent special is its modular versatility. Depending on the tour and weather conditions, the tent can be set up in different configurations – as a pure flysheet, as an airy inner tent, in classic complete mode, or with the unique porch mode, which is created with the help of trekking poles. This flexible “shelter space” offers additional storage space or a protected cooking area – perfect for rainy days or windy high altitudes. The combination of carbon fiber struts and strategically reinforced seams guarantee stability even in strong winds.
With a particularly low weight compared to other 2-person tents in this category, the Via 2 UL is an ideal companion for trekking tours, long-distance hikes, or bikepacking adventures. Despite its lightweight construction, the tent impresses with its robust quality – a result of carefully selected materials and high-quality workmanship.
Thanks to its minimal weight, maximum functionality, and intuitive usability, this tent is a game changer for anyone who loves the freedom of the wilderness, whether on solo adventures or tours for two.
"This new two-person tent from Robens represents a new generation of ultralight tents – high-performance, intuitive, uncompromisingly functional, and delightfully creative. The fact that you can use your trekking poles as tent poles for the porch is simply a great idea!“ ISPO Award Jury
”The philosophy of Robens Ultralight is that less weight creates more freedom. We have removed the complexity from ultralight gear by reinventing the concept, making it focused and intuitive. We are proud to receive an ISPO award for our Via UL 2 tent. It is not a classic ultralight design but with good reason. We have carefully considered the silhouette and every detail to create an ultralight, reliable companion.” Michael Bruun, Group Sourcing Director, Robens
The North Face Summit 5050 Advanced Mountain Kit Hoodie marks a new milestone for fast, technical alpine missions. As part of the newly developed Advanced Mountain Kit, it combines an innovative 50/50 insulation construction, ultralight materials and gender-specific fits to create a high-performance midlayer built for extreme conditions. Developed with and for athletes, this layer is designed for mountaineers who demand maximum warmth, breathability and mobility at minimal weight.
The idea behind the Summit 5050 Advanced Mountain Kit Hoodie is clear: to create a midlayer that enables faster, lighter and more comfortable movement in extreme mountain environments. The combination of 50/50 baffle construction, 1000-fill down insulation and THINDOWN® panels creates an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio. At the same time, the structure allows for high breathability – essential for athletes moving between intense ascents and cold standstill phases.
The integrated NANOREFLECT™ layer reflects body heat and increases thermal efficiency at high altitudes, while the ultralight Spectra® ripstop fabric provides durability usually reserved for much heavier materials. The hoodie is the result of a holistic approach in which every gram, every seam and every insulation zone was carefully considered.
In collaboration with material scientists, test labs and some of the world’s leading alpinists, the product emerged from hundreds of hours of prototyping, field testing and expedition use. The guiding question: how can warmth be optimized without compromising freedom of movement? How can a midlayer remain functional when intensity and pressure increase? The Summit 5050 Advanced Mountain Kit Hoodie delivers a precise balance of thermal performance, moisture management and mobility.
The Advanced Mountain Kit follows the principle “Athlete Tested. Expedition Proven.” – and the words of Cory Olson, Head of Innovation at The North Face, highlight this even further:
“Every piece in this collection came from the feedback of our athletes – with the goal of moving faster, lighter, or more comfortably in the mountains without compromising protection.”
The new generation of the Advanced Mountain Kit was tested in some of the world’s greatest mountain regions – from the Karakoram to the Canadian Rockies. Athletes like Benjamin Védrines and Christina Lustenberger contributed valuable insights directly influencing the final design decisions. This ranged from harness compatibility to movement while ice climbing or ski mountaineering – every detail was refined iteratively.
“This feedback allows us […] to push the boundaries of what’s possible – through countless lab tests, field tests with athletes and ultimately through extended expeditions,” says Olson.
A key chapter in the development focuses on the women-specific design. Women have long pushed boundaries on the world’s highest peaks, yet for many years there was no Advanced Mountain Kit tuned specifically to their needs. The hoodie was developed together with pro athletes such as Christina Lustenberger and Chantel Astorga. Gender-specific thermal mapping, tailored fits and targeted insulation zones ensure women receive optimal support while climbing, ski touring or moving in mixed terrain. More precise thermal management, improved comfort and better mobility under a pack noticeably enhance performance.
The hoodie’s material technologies are built on the idea of delivering maximum function at minimal weight:
– 50/50 baffle construction combining down and insulation panels for efficient warmth and high breathability
– Ultralight Spectra® ripstop for exceptional tear strength and durability
– NANOREFLECT™ improving thermoregulation
– Non-PFC DWR enhancing weather resistance
– Compressible construction for quick stowability
This balance of protection, warmth and packability makes the The North Face Summit 5050 Advanced Mountain Kit Hoodie an ideal midlayer for fast summit pushes, demanding ski and mixed routes or expeditions with significant elevation gain.
"This midlayer is a highly efficient alpine tool for fast, technical ascents. It stands out through its excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, meticulous attention to material choice and design, and precision fit engineering, including for female body shapes." ISPO Award Jury
Balanced ratio of warmth, breathability and packability
Robust, ultralight materials for demanding alpine use
Gender-specific fits and insulation mapping
High freedom of movement through stretch zones and ergonomic construction
Responsible materials such as RDS-certified down and non-PFC DWR
Developed and tested with world-leading alpinists
