: 2010 / 2011
_ Yannick Graziani & Christian Trommsdorff / Opening a route in alpine style / Nemjung (7,140m).
AT MILLET, OUR MOTTOS REFLECT OUR CONVICTIONS.MOUNTAIN BY EXPERIENCE defines what we stand for. But its natural translation for you is the another message: TRUE PRODUCTS - REAL PEOPLE
Legendary mountaineers and outstanding freeriders have marked the world’s mountains with their exploits – extreme ascents and unforgettable descents. But their success has also depended on the performance of the equip-ment. Practitioners and products form a winning duo! For MILLET, it is essential to ensure precise solutions by offering all functions across every discipline. We have fully identified three mountain disciplines where we lead the way: alpinism (alpine climbing and mountaineering), ski touring, and freeriding. They all perfectly fit our deve-lopment strategy and our drive to innovate. They share a single “spirit” and, most importantly, the same functional constraints. That’s why versatility of use is a major pro-duct asset for MILLET practitioners, who primarily seek equipment of exacting design, quality, reliability and high performance.
Thanks for your trust, and have a great winter! The MILLET Team
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_ Yannick Graziani & Christian Trommsdorff / Opening a route in alpine style / Nemjung (7,140m).
_ Jean Annequin / Fjord boat stop in the Lyngen Alps / Norway
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OUR WORLD, OUR PASSION ONE INSPIRATION: THE MOUNTAINS
ALPINISM /// PAGE 4
INSPIRED BY PERFORMANCEReach summits. Ice, snow, mixed rock. Year-round ascents of towering faces and the highest peaks. Glacier climbing.
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INSPIRED BY MOVEMENTFar away from ski lifts. Snow and mountains in total free-dom. Star-shaped walking itineraries. Multi-day raids. Secret coombs and couloirs of powder snow.
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INSPIRED BY SLOPESRiding in powder snow. Snow and mountains in total free-dom, all over the world. Secret coombs and virgin faces. Steep, north-facing couloirs. High rocky ledges. Conifer forests.
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As with MILLET, my defining world is and always will be alpinism. Reaching sum-mits ethically is my prime motivation. Ice, snow, mixed – the terrain matters little. The mountains only offer good reasons for vertical play. Since 1950, Millet has made technical, quality, high-performing equipment. And the company is constantly evolving. It meets practitioners’ expectations and embraces the latest technologies in an endless drive to innovate. Their unrivalled experience is applied to products that benefit from the best materials and are guaranteed by field tests performed with a team of technical advisers of which I’m proud to be a member.
INSPIRED BY PERFORMANCEPhilippe Batoux, high-mountain guide and teacherat France’s National School of Skiing and Alpinism (ENSA)
_ Philippe Batoux on “Bringing Home the Bacon”, Chamonix
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EXPERIENCE2010 / 2011
Photos : David Ravanel
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Yann Delevaux: Member of the Chamonix Guides Company and MILLET Technical Adviser
All MILLET gear comes to life in the Mont Blanc Massif – our very special lab, and the remar-kable playground of the world’s mountaineers. Today, MILLET is proud to be official supplier to the prestigious Chamonix Guides Company. The partnership makes perfect sense, so entwined are our destinies in the sphere of Alpine adven-ture. It encompasses unique experiences and and outstanding figures such as Gaston Rebuffat, René Demaison, Christophe Profit and many others. The energy exuded by the MONT BLANC Massif – the purity of its peaks, the commitment its faces demand, the depth of its history – require us daily to remain humble and respect our environment.That, too, is the mountaineer’s role!
Yann Delevaux
MILLET: OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO THE CHAMONIX GUIDES COMPANY
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The alpinist jacket stems from several months’ development and a combi-nation of the latest technical fabrics. featuring a 3-layers gore-Tex® pro shell, it offers exceptional resistance to abrasion. with its CeramicTm reinforced shoulders and elbows, it withstands the toughest tests. its all-stretch construc-tion provides exceptional freedom of movement.
faBriC / gore-Tex® pro shellVaruna 3lweigHT / 2522 g
THE ULTIMATE PROTECTIVE JACKET, COMBINING STRETCH FREEDOM WITH CERAMICTM RESISTANCE
gore-Tex® pro shells are designed with highly breathable fabrics offering the highest resistance to abrasion for extreme conditions,
to meet the requirements of advanced practitioners.
Outstanding breathability-to-strength ratio
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ASCENT STRETCH GTX JACKET 3L K EXPERT GTX JACKET 3L RADIKAL GTX JACKET 3L
ASCENT STRETCH GTX PANT 3L LADY KAOLIN GTX JACKET 3L LADY AXON PRO JACKET 3L
a protective jacket for modern mountaineering, offering waterproof, stretch performance. Inner fleece lining to
optimise thermal regulation. waterproof underarm zip vents. zip-off powder skirt.
GORE-TEX® Soft Shell exchange 3L850 g
millet’s pace-setting jacket for advanced mountaineers.waterproof, breathable, abrasion-resistant protection thanks
to super fabric® guard plates. incredibly comfortable, with stretch inserts and underarm zip vents.
GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Khumbu 3L700 g
radically different design, with off-centre main zip. enhanced comfort courtesy of stretch inserts and increased helmet
volume. for its protection and low weight, a must.
GORE-TEX® Pro Shell Titanium & Khumbu 3L630 g
protective pant for absolute comfort.ergonomic cut coupled with stretch comfort.
articulated knees / removable braces / integral gaiters.
GORE-TEX® Soft Shell exchange 3L850 g
Technical protective jacket for women mountaineers.sporty cut specially tailored to female morphology.stretch inserts / flex Comfort™ preformed elbows.
GORE-TEX® Soft Shell Titanium 3L510 g
lightweight, effective protection for mountain disciplines.ergonomic women’s cut and protective drop back.
waterproof zips / underarm vents.
GORE-TEX® Soft Shell Titanium 3L420 g
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_ Philippe Batoux / Nant de l’Enfer / France
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adjusTaBle Hood
preformed elBows
a lightweight protective jacket for all your activities. with the waterproof, brea-thable nuptse, you can enjoy hiking on foot, skis or in snowshoes in all condi-tions. integral stash hood. large zipped pockets. protective drop back and unde-rarm zip vents.
faBriC /gore-Tex® performance shellweigHT / 690 g
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designed for superb comfort, the products in the gore-Tex® performance shell range are breathable and durably water/windproof.
They thus suit the full array of outdoor activities.
All-weather performance guaranteed
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EXPLORER GTX JACKET
CELESTIAL GTX JACKET
AERIAL MAX EVO GTX JACKET
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all-stretch protective jacketsuper fabric® shoulder plates*
3 waterproof zipped pockets
GORE-TEX® Paclite Shell 2.5L540 g
* on men’s model only
Versatile protective jacket.plenty of zipped pockets.
Central zip with protective underflap.
GORE-TEX® Trek Performance Shell 2L800 g
multi-activity protective jacket.mesh lining promotes moisture wicking.
underarm zip vents.
GORE-TEX® Trek Performance Shell 2L750 g
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CompositTm construction means com-bining the best materials to match their degree of exposure to external factors. in the upper jacket areas, millet replaces the windproof windstopper® fabric by the guaranteed waterproofing and breatha-bility of gore-Tex®. The result: maximum comfort across a wide range of activities and weather conditions, without the need for multi-layers protection.
faBriC /windsTopper® soft shell stretchgore-Tex® paclite® shellweigHT / 2522 g
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The WINDSTOPPER® breathable membrane is bonded between two layers: a water-repellent, knitted outer face and a warm,
comfortable knitted lining.
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W3 WDS PRO JACKET
SKY 501 WDS JACKET
OREGON W3 WDS HOODIE
worn close to the body, the oregon jacket protects you from the elements and promotes
perspiration transfer. shoulders and arm reinforcements. underarm zip vents.
WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Stretch Taîfun565 g
The ultra-functional w3 is used daily by the Chamonix guides Company. reduced weight but high protection.
pockets compatible with harness wearing.
WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell Stretch Taîfun549 g
for cold, windy belaying locations excellent thermal insulating powerflex Comfort™ preformed elbows
windsTopper® soft shell.
WINDSTOPPER® Soft ShellSkyrun High loft
730 g
_ Philippe Batoux / “Magic Mushroom”, El Cap
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adjusTaBle Cuffs and Hem
HelmeT-CompaTiBle Hood
The comfort and protection of a soft shell coupled with the warmth of primaloft®
insulation. ideal for tackling damp cold conditions during winter excursions. a warm jacket with a unique thermal insu-lation-to-abrasion resistance ratio.
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ULTRA LIGHT
ULTRA LIGHT
COMPOSITE PRIMALOFT JACKET
BELAY DEVICE JACKET
speed of progression is key for many alpinists – so weight is too. worn by itself or beneath a protective jacket, this jacket is our best response to lighten your winter gear set.
ELEMENT SHIELD + PRIMALOFT® + PERTEX® MicrolightMen : 460 g / Women : 440 g
This jacket – insulated, lightweight, compressible, water-repellent – is your best winter companion. Two-way zip and preformed elbows.
PRIMALOFT® + Pertex® Microlight612 g
_ Yann Delevaux / Chamonix
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GOOSE DOWN90 / 10 F ILL POWER
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The down’s natural warmth is sealed and partitioned by extremely light, strong fabric. The best
warmth-to-weight ratio for extreme dry cold. supplied with compression bag.
480 g
LADY QUANTUM DOWN JACKET
down jacket tailored specially to female morphology. white goose down insulation provides superb comfort
for activities in very cold weather.
550 g
EXPERT DOWN JACKET
our best-performing down jacket, tested on many 7,000m-plus summits. an excellent level of thermal
insulation. protective hood and collar, with large pockets. supplied with compression bag.
1100 g
DOWN THE WARMEST, MOST NATURAL KIND OF THERMAL
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_ Patrice Glairon Rappaz / Four-star hotel suite on the slopes of Nuptse
Merinos Wool Merinos Wool
Carline® Seamless
Carline® Fusion
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TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM OUR CLOTHING’S PERFORMANCE, A SUITABLE BASE LAYER IS KEY
worn next to the skin, our seamless range, which has zero stitching at the main friction points, features knit densities that differ by body zone: thicker or more aerated, according to thermal and wicking needs. These undergar-ments benefit from an exclusive composition: . merino wool for maximum warmth. polyamide for resistance to abrasion. polypropylene for its hydrophobic properties. elasthane for exceptional stretch comfort.
Bodymapping construction meets the requirements of each body area. The optimised combination of natural and synthetic fibres enhances comfort and performance. Each fibre quality satisfies specific criteria. Wool is naturally warm and anti-bacterial. polyester promotes moisture wicking and fabric strength. The use of recycled fibres in the blend perfectly illustrates our intent to gradually develop products with minimal impact on our planet.
Combining natural and synthetic fibres. A contribution to our eco-responsible commitment.
Technical and functional.Wear it like a second skin.
CARLINE THERMOLITE ZIP
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Made with a hollow fibre by Dupont De Nemours, guaranteeing excellent protection against cold, even in the toughest weather conditions – and with no extra weight. The hollow, multi-filament fibres retains warmth while remo-ving water vapour to keep you dry. The brushed lining ensures superb next- to-skin comfort. The saniTized® anti-bacterial treatment prevents odour retention. Thermolite is quick-drying, easy-care and requires no ironing.
Excellent protection against cold.Superb next-to-skin comfort.Anti-bacterial treated.
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The pure lite is driven by a strong, obvious concept for high-mountain disciplines: reduce and simplify, to focus on essentials. The four volumes in the range (20, 24, 30 and 40 litres) perfectly suit your excursion profiles and the gear they require. Weighing less than 1 kg, the PURE LITE 30 is condensed efficiency. It incorporates new, stronger and lighter materials, and a comfortable carry system: the ergoliteTm back.
maTerials / nylon 420d Hd oxford Volume / 30 liTersweigHT / 1400 g
ERGOLITETM BACKlightweight, heat-moulded foam back with ventilation channels. ergonomics tailored for easier access to harness.
PURE LITE 30 /// SELECTED BY THE CHAMONIX GUIDES COMPANY FOR ITS SIMPLICITY, THIS PACK IS RUGGED AND FUNCTIONAL
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PEUTEREY 40 PEUTEREY 35 LIMITED
RADIKAL 32 PROLIGHT 35
on a demanding mountain route, it’s impor-tant to perform the right moves and have a well-organised pack. The peuTerey 40 ticks the box, with its convenient, robust crampons pocket and direct-access main compartment.
weigTH / 1910 g
This model features every technical res-ponse: pure styling, dedicated accessory set, ergonomics and strength. with ski holders, ice axe holder, compression straps.
weigTH / 1400 g
our most complete pack. front pull-out ski holder and helmet holder. metal buckle and gear holder for greater strength. light, extre-mely robust Tactel® fabric.
weigTH / 1300 g
The prolight – a recognised standard-setter in the alpine world for its uncompromising design – has scaled every massif in the world. its Vertical alpine back system provides excellent carrying comfort: on your ascents, you’ll forget it’s there.
weigTH / 1370 g
particularly ergonomic back system for mountaineering.injected anatomic plate preforms the pack’s back.
floating shoulder-straps roll over shoulders.Cut-out hipbelt ensures more flexible back fit.
Breathable 3d mesh contact points.
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with integral protective gaiter. douBle wall® insulating construction combi-ned with honeycomb structure and air skin® lining allow free circulation of air. Quick, precise Boa lacing system. pre-cise fit. Automatic crampon compatible. Vibram® TeTon outsole.
isoTHermal To -20°CweigHT / 2522 g
Composite torsion box heel case for greater protection and reduced weight.
Vibram® outsole with central cut-outs for minimum weight.
Boa system for precise, easy lace tightening, even in gloves.
RADIKAL PRO /// TECHNICAL BOOT FOR WINTER MOUNTAINEERING. DESIGNED FOR MODERN GLACIER CLIMBING IN COLLABORATION WITH PHILIPPE BATOUX
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ABSOLUTE PRO
The aBsoluTe pro is a triple-standard rope with the lowest impact force in its category. strand deformation capacity is achieved by greater torsion rather than by a high rise in shrinkage temperature. which means:. Built-in deformation = Greater flexibility. less aggressive shrinkage = longer life. Perfect balance. Confirmed by breaking strength at 2030daN for 54g of polyamide, i.e. 98% of the theoretical optimal result achievable by adding core strength + sheath strength.Tested by the Chamonix guides Company.
SINGLE ROPE
DOUBLE ROPE
TWIN ROPE
ROPE /// ABSOLUTE PRO 9 mm /// THE ULTIMATE FUSION OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND CROSS-DISCIPLINE VERSATILITY
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weigHT per meTTreimpaCT forCenumBer of fallselongaTionnumBer of sTrands
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leatherCUIR
a new technical glove for alpine climbing. long cuffs with eVa reinforcements on knuckle and sides. Hyperloft thermal insulation. pittard leather reinforcements with kevlar stitching for enhanced durability. wide velcro cuff adjuster tabs. Cyberian cordlock for quick fastening without removing glove.
Top: durable amazone stretch 100% pe - dwr treatedpalm: 100% pittard goat leather / palm seams: kevlarinsert: gore-Tex® / insulation: HyperloftLining: Micro Bemberg, 100% Pe + fleece
EXPEDITION MITTexpedition mitt with dual insulation: goose down on knuckle for maximum warmth, and Hyperloft on palm for better grip and hydro-phobic properties.
MOMENTUM X FIT GTX GLOVEexcellent grip thanks to gore-Tex® x-TrafiT™ construc-tion: insert is directly bonded to shell and lining. leather palm for extended durability.
ESCAPE GLOVEfor all active disci-plines. all-stretch and good water resistance, thanks to pu mem-brane. exterior seams provide exceptional inner comfort. reinfor-ced palms.
WOOL GLOVEThe incomparable warmth of wool, rein-forced by lightweight insulation midlayer and brushed mesh lining. leather-reinforced palms for excellent resistance to abrasion.
ICE FALL GTX GLOVE /// ANY GLACIER CLIMBING FAN WILL TELL YOU: YOU MUST HAVE GOOD GLOVES...
_ Jean Annequin / Lyngen / Norway
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Through my collaboration with Millet, I’ve been able to draw up a very precise specifications package for the development of the ski touring range. To promote movement, we have prioritised stretch, windproof fabrics with high breathability, cut in very ergonomic style. To optimise weight and technical prowess, we have taken a purely functional approach, with innovative fabrics, dedicated design, and, most of all, the eradication of superfluous weight – every gram matters! To respect the safety obligation, we have developed efficient, durable protective jackets, and optimised-volume packs with high-performing compartments for avalanche kit, crampon pocket and ice axe holder.
INSPIRED BY MOVEMENT Stéphane Brosse, ski mountaineering world champion
EXPERIENCE2010 / 2011
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Jean Annequin
« Why go skiing in Iran? Because there’s snow, and mountain slopes that are particularly suitable for skiing. But my decision was driven mainly by an appetite for wild, unspoilt places, where the idea of discovery acquires its full meaning. After Mongolia, South Georgia and the Caucuses... the Zagros Mountains in Iran caught my eye! I’ve always thought that ski touring is a fabulous way of discovering mountain ranges but also peoples. During winter, there is less activity in the Iranian moun-tains. It’s a season when the villages are snow-shrouded, quiet and sometimes cut-off, and so the locals have time to spare and share.
In February 2009, I prepared this project in the Zagros Mountains to the west of Ispahan, where most of the peaks exceed 4,000m. The result was extraordinary. Great powder covering endless summits, far from the crowds, and best of all, an incredible rapport with the inhabitants ».
Jean Annequin, Millet technical adviser
THE ZAGROS MOUNTAINS
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extremely strong, with a water-resistant exterior and a lining that promotes moisture wicking. The use of stretch yarn permits superior in-action comfort. This construc-tion creates a real armour that blocks 95% of wind without impairing your freedom of movement. flex Comfort™ ergonomic cut. drop back for enhanced protection. water-proof zips.
faBriC / power sHieldTm light & stretchweigHT / 465g
SUPER TOURING JACKET /// THE FAVOURITE SHELL OF MILLET’S TECHNICAL ADVISERS FOR SKI TOURING
The POLARTEC® windproof membrane is bonded between two layers: a water-repellent knit exterior, and a warm,
comfortable knit lining.
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PIERRA MENT’ JACKET & PANT
HYBRID MEZZA JACKET & PANT
specially designed for intensive ski mountaineering. an exclusive assembly of components geared
to abrasion resistance and breathability. extremely breathable stretch back. shoulder and forearm
reinforcements. Two direct access™ chest pockets. lycra stash hood.
lycra inner cuffs.
Vueltex Knit750 g
exclusive protection worn next to the skin, for rapid up/downward progres-sion. Hybrid construction with stretch
panels. front opening, two zipped pockets, depth-adjustable collar and
inside net pocket.
POLARTEC® Power ShieldTM
Light & Stretch345 g
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COULOIR 30 LITE /// INNOVATION, FUNCTIONALITY AND LIGHTNESS
weight control is a serious issue in many mountain activities, but in ski touring it’s cru-cial. single-buckle pack with direct-access, elasticated compartment for shovel and probe. front ski holder with pull-out straps. Two side net pockets for skins and accessories. side compression straps. fpp™ ice axe holder. Hipbelt with zipped pocket for knives.
faBriCs / 210d ripstop & n1300d BallisticVolume / 30 liTersweigHT / 800 g
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a pack tailored to ski raids, with adjustable volume thanks to flap and extendible lid. dedicated multi-com-partment pocket for avalanche sa-fety-gear storage: shovel and probe. Hipbelt with zipped pocket for knives. front ski holder with pull-out straps. side compression straps. 2 fpp™ ice axe holders. Camera pocket and zipped document pocket.
420D HD OxfordN1300D BallisticHypalon®
1400 g
our ski-touring backpacks often fea-ture on the top podium step of mythi-cal races – and this new model should be no exception. u-shaped opening / direct-access crampon compartment / Housing for flexible snow shovel / Front net poc-ket / diagonal ski holder / ski holding strap for carrying second pair / water-pouch compartment with velcro faste-ners / probe housing / supplied with snow shovel
Tactel® Cordura 140D soft DIA RS210D DIA Ripstop400 g
_ Cedric Pugin / Val d’Isere / Photo P. Royer.
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At Millet, our vision of freeride skiing reflects our technical adviser Cedric Pugin. We have been working together for five years, and totally subscribe to his philosophy.
« Now aged 28, he’s a well-balanced skier who has established his own style. All he asks for is the pleasure of skiing – and if possible, skiing very very fast down a steep slope. He skis as if he doesn’t want to disturb the natural order of the mountains. And in our world of ambient noise and ephemeral gestures, that warms the soul.We need skiers like Cédric – pillars of the snowsports community – to remind us of our roots. He cuts a striking figure, for example on a Grand Raid Master descent. I was on a huge slope to watch the racers hurtling out of a couloir that I had negotiated sideways, stepping down ‘stairs’. He devoured it in a single curve and propelled himself, untrembling, straight down the slope, streamlined like a rocket. He zoomed past maybe a metre away, in treacherous springtime snow, near the speed of sound. He was unassailable. His line seemed indestructible. And it was. He won the competition ».
INSPIRED BY SLOPESRocket Pugin, interview by par Guillaume Desmurs
EXPERIENCE2010 / 2011
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This ski project in Alsaka was backed by Millet Expedition Project. Here’s an diary extract:
« Amazing: we scaled our three acclimatisa-tion summits with at least two firsts on skis, then achieved our main objective, Mount Foraker, in just a three-day climb. It was only the second skied descent of the Sul-tana Ridge, and certainly the first from the summit – in fact, no one had climbed to the summit in the past two years...
Superb atmosphere, great people, and some nightmare situations! All in all, loads of memories that will stay etched in our minds forever!
Next, we’ll have to work to make up all the dollars spent in the bar. But then we’ll head off again for fresh adventures – that’s a gua-rantee! Higher up, and further east...»
SULTANA RIDE
Antoine Bletton & Thomas Gautheron.
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ADDICTION GTX JACKET
with this jacket, milleT gives riders all its mountain experience: gore-Tex® membrane to ski in all conditions. stretch construction for greater ease of movement. excellent ThermoliteTm insulation. water-proof zips, powder skirt, lycra inner cuffs. The addiction jacket also features reCCo avalanche search technology.
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Stretch1110 g
PRO RIDER GTX JACKET
enjoying the lightest snow often means skiing in sub-zero tempera-tures. This warm protection, equipped with powder skirt and adjustable cuffs and hem, is ideal for such cold sessions. The gore-Tex® mem-brane and underarm vents ensure high breathability. and your pass has its natural home: in a dedicated forearm pocket.
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Stretch1120 g
RECOGNISED, GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE LEVELS FOR UNLIMITED COMFORT
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LADY ADDICT GTX JACKET
LADY RIDE GTX JACKET
an exceptional protective jacket, desi-gned to perfectly fit the female body. Highly accomplished technically, with a gore-Tex® membrane, ThermoliteTm
insulation and stretch panels, this gar-ment also offers superb styling including
an asymmetric central zip.
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Stretch1110 g
functional protection tailored to the female body. waterproof and breathable, with heat-sealed seams, zip-off hood, waterproof zips and ThermoliteTm insu-lation. The lady ride jacket reveals its full potential during long days of ski free-
riding.
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell Stretch965 g
_ Caroline Meynet / Photo P. Lebeau
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waterproof and breathable.
waterproof ykk zips
powder skirt
This three-layers protection, designed by and for freeriders, stands out with its reduced weight and high-quality finish. The dryedgeTm membrane, exclusive to milleT, guarantees high breathability, and the choice of ultra-rugged fabrics ensures excellent resistance to abra-sion. its biggest asset? The precise cut of the pant, which gives the back wrapa-round protection, with side adjusters that adapt perfectly to your bodyshape.
faBriC / dryedgeTm x-trem 3 layersweigHT / jacket: 905 g / pant: 870 g
X-TREM 3L PANTwaterproof and stretch ergonomic cut / Very protective high waistband / long zip vents / scuff cuffs / integral gaiters
MILLET DEPLOYS ITS KNOW-HOW FOR FREERIDERS
The dryedgeTm combines superior waterproofing with excellent moisture permeability that will stand the test of time.
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_ Cedric Pugin on a forest excursion / Photo: P. Royer
KULTURE BACK JACKET
SNOW VIBE PRINT JACKET
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The kulture Back jacket is the fruit of millet’s technical know-how combined with an exclusive all-over print fabric. loose cut, with water-proof and breathable dryedgeTm
membrane. zip vents, powder skirt, zip-off hood. This protective gar-ment is directly inspired by the
backcountry world.
2 layers DRYEDGE® Herringbone1375 g
strong visual styling for this warm protective jacket, intended for ski freeriding. dryedgeTm membrane, plenty of pockets with waterproof zips (including one for pass). powder skirt, and lycra inner cuffs
for greater comfort..
2 layers DRYEDGE® Herringbone1250 g
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LADY EMOTION JACKET LADY AIR VIBRATION JACKET LADY AIR POWDER JACKET
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protective jacket featuring dryedgeTm membrane in pure freeride spirit / Hood with dual adjustment
powder skirt
2 layers DryedgeTM stretch1125 g
freeriding jacket tailored to female bodyshapeall seams heat-sealed
waterproof zips
2 layers DryedgeTM Herringbone1125 g
The freeriding vibe for womenasymmetric cut / waterproof zips
powder skirt
2 layers DryedgeTM stretch1250 g
SNOW DREAM GTX GLOVEwarm, waterproof, breathable glove thanks to its gore-Tex® insert. long cuffs, with wide velcro cuff adjuster tabs. warm Fiberfill insulation. Leather palms.
STRETCH DESCENT GLOVEstretch glove for freeriding, with long cuffs and wide velcro cuff adjuster tabs. embossed eVa reinforcements on fingers. With the dryedge insert, you can confront all conditions.
LADY SIDEWALL GTX MITTspecially designed for winter activities, allowing flexibility and warmth thanks to primaloft®
insulation. guaranteed water-proof and breathable thanks to gore-Tex® insert.
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as its name suggests, the Big powder pack is dedicated to serious powder. its high volume carries all the gear you need for a daylong excursion, and, most importantly, gives you quick simple access to your avalanche safety equipment through the large rear opening. The heat-moulded back system ensures high carrying comfort. The fabrics have been selected to stop snow sticking to and wetting the back system. front ski holder with pull-out straps, snowboard holding straps, ice axe holder, goggles pocket, and compression straps.
faBriCs / Ball shadow 420d dobby & 600d polyesterVolume / 25 liTersweigHT/ 1400 g
RESCUE BACK POCKET TM
direct access to a multi-compartment pocket that
holds your avalanche safety equipment. The pocket
contains safety instructions and european emer-
gency telephone numbers.
goggles poCkeT
snowBoard Holder
ski Holder
iCe axe Holder
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ABS RIDER 18
TOTEM series
freeriding pack with a removable back system compatible with the Vario aBs back system: an airbag keeps the skier at the avalanche surface.front ski holder, snowboard holder, ice axe holder, gear holder on hipbelt.
Volume / 18 liTersweigHT/ 2522 g
our ToTem packs are slim-shaped to stay pressed against the skier’s back. adapted to carry skis or snowboard, these packs are perfect for freeriding or in-resort excursions. The main compartment is divided, to accommodate your avalanche safety equipment.
. ToTem 15 liters / 1070 g
. ToTem limiTed lady 12 liters / 1000 g
. ToTem limiTed 18 liters / 1100 g
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_ Cedric Pugin / P. Royer
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