With its new Vertigo campaign, Montura is reaching new heights Redefining mountaineering and climbing with gear made by Montura

Montura has always stood as a symbol of innovation in the world of mountaineering, a brand born from the belief that every mountain challenge demands not only reliable gear but also a creative and environmentally respectful approach. Founded with the idea of forging uncharted paths, the company has consistently collaborated closely with industry professionals—alpine guides, experienced climbers, and rescue teams—to develop products that meet the real needs of those who live verticality every day. From these partnerships, garments designed to withstand the harshest conditions have emerged, such as climbing pants ensuring absolute mobility, ski jackets crafted to tackle snowstorms, or clothing tailored for helicopter rescue operations, all born from a constant dialogue between technical expertise and field experience. At the core of Montura’s philosophy lies a deep ethical responsibility: every decision, from design conception to material selection and product longevity, is made with the goal of minimizing environmental impact and maximizing durability in an unrelenting pursuit of balance between protection, comfort, and style.

The Vertigo collection emerges as the latest evolution of this vision, a set of garments designed to provide mountaineers with a complete and adaptable kit, capable of tackling any seasonal or weather variation without adding unnecessary weight. Inspired by the brand’s roots and forged through years of feedback from mountain experts, Vertigo prioritizes essentiality: a limited number of pieces that work in synergy, eliminating the superfluous to focus on what is truly indispensable. Picture a wardrobe weighing just six kilograms, yet containing everything needed for climbs, descents, and high-altitude traverses, from summer heat to winter blizzards. Every element of the line is the result of in-depth research into high-tech fabrics and rigorous testing, aiming to deliver an integrated system that adapts to rocky terrains, glaciers, or vertical walls, always ensuring optimal protection without sacrificing freedom of movement.

Among the collection’s highlights are the technical shells, designed for those who wish to embrace the elements without compromising on comfort. The Vertigo GTX Pro jacket and its matching pants, for instance, are crafted for the most demanding mountaineering, providing an impenetrable barrier against rain, wind, and extreme cold, thanks to advanced membranes like the three-layer GORE-TEX Pro, which combines total waterproofing with exceptional breathability. Made with eco-friendly materials, these garments feature an ergonomic design that follows the body’s movements, with strategic stretch inserts to ensure fluidity during complex maneuvers. Similarly, the lighter variant, represented by the Vertigo 3L jacket and pants, relies on recycled nylon fabrics with sustainable water-repellent treatments, achieving levels of waterproofing and ventilation that defy the harshest conditions, all in a compact and dynamic format ideal for fast hikes or technical climbs.

Equally critical are the insulating layers, which Montura has developed to balance warmth and waterproofing in a single solution, eliminating the need for trade-offs. The Vertigo Waterproof Duvet is a revolutionary example, thanks to a patented technology that evenly distributes high-thermal-power down filling, preventing cold spots even under pressure, such as from backpack straps. This fully waterproof and moisture-resistant garment adapts to extreme scenarios, offering comfort that lasts for hours in freezing or snowy conditions. Alongside it, the Vertigo Diamond Duvet presents a midweight option perfect for fast alpine ascents: lightweight and compressible, it uses water-resistant fabrics and insulation that retains warmth even when wet, with a helmet-compatible hood ensuring visibility and protection. Moving to the innermost layers, the Octa line introduces an innovation in the weight-to-insulation ratio, with garments like the high-neck top and Vertigo Octa pants, crafted from ultralight polyester that traps air for optimal warmth, dries quickly, and weighs half as much as traditional materials. The Vertigo Octa Hooded top completes the lineup, serving as a versatile fleece for intense outdoor activities where breathability and mobility are paramount, making these garments ideal for ice climbing or winter trekking.

What truly sets Vertigo apart is its validation process, an effort that goes beyond the lab to embrace the reality of the mountain. Montura partnered with the terraXcube center, a cutting-edge scientific facility in the Dolomites capable of simulating extreme climates in a controlled environment, from polar temperatures to Himalayan altitudes, through fierce winds and heavy precipitation. Here, athletes like Nives Meroi, Romano Benet, and Hervé Barmasse subjected the garments to biometric testing, monitoring vital parameters such as heart rate and body moisture to optimize performance in real-time, under the supervision of Eurac Research experts. This phase refined every detail, ensuring Vertigo’s resilience not just in theory but in faithful simulations of storms and freezes. The next step took the products to authentic terrain: Barmasse completed a solo winter traverse of the Gran Sasso’s main peaks, testing durability in pure alpine style, while Meroi and Benet pioneered a new route on the Kabru in the Himalayas, confirming reliability in remote and unpredictable environments. This approach, blending science and adventure, embodies Montura’s essence: a brand that doesn’t settle for promises but delivers real tools to conquer the unknown, ready to elevate every climb to new heights of safety and freedom.