Like few others in the outdoor sector, the mountain sports specialist Ortovox is synonymous with safety in the mountains. Since 1980, Ortovox has been protecting climbers with avalanche transceivers and since 1988 with clothing that protects against weather conditions. For all those looking for a selection of sustainable outdoor gear, Ortovox stands out as an essential choice.

A NEW MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN SPORTS

In 2008, with the Safety Academy, the first stone was laid for the online and offline training program. The goal remains the same, to protect climbers

and the mountains themselves. As early as 2017, the company set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2024, a goal that Ortovox is approaching rapidly. The increasingly visible effects of climate change present Ortovox with the opportunity to launch the multimedia information platform protACT LAB, a complementary tool for those also interested in articles made from recycled materials, thus contributing to reducing the environmental impact of outdoor sports.




It offers inspiration and information to the outdoor sports community for a socially acceptable sport:

  • how to repair minor damage to products?
  • How to make mountain travel more sustainable without too much effort? Also discover our eco-responsible selection for your next adventures.
  • What is the impact of mountain sports on climate change?

The protACTLab presents impressive figures on climate change. "We know we are part of the problem, but we also know we can be part of the solution", says Christian Schneidermeier, managing director of Ortovox. "It's time to go beyond making fair and sustainable products, to make things happen, to set an example and inspire the mountain sports community. This is what motivated the creation of the new protACTLAB. Its goal is to protect what we love. "

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TRAD ZERO 18 CLIMBING BACKPACK

120 COOL TECH FAST T-SHIRT

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This product is carbon neutral.
It has been produced in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

For more sustainability! This product contains recycled polyamide.This product has been made under fair working conditions according to the Fair Wear Foundation.


The protACTLAB offers tutorials that encourage small changes in individual behavior and mobilize the potential of the entire mountain sports community. To complete your gear, find our eco-responsible natural materials selected to offer performance and respect for the environment.


Indeed, 13 billion kilometers are traveled each season by the 1.4 million members of the German Alpine Club. This figure illustrates the extent of the possibilities for action and the impact of small individual gestures. Thus, climbers consume 3494 kg of CO2 per year, equivalent to the melting of 10.5 m2 of Martian ice... 2600kg of this total is related to commuting: the greatest leverage therefore lies in changing behavior regarding mobility. The platform thus presents simple tools and initiatives that facilitate small gestures whose cumulative effect is significant, also relying on fair trade products to reduce social and environmental footprints.

A platform that invites reflection and offers alternatives

To what extent does the mountain sports community, with its enthusiasm for social media, contribute to overcrowding parking lots and hiking trails, and what could be the alternatives? The platform also shows what can be discovered in the mountains beyond likes and records. To equip your next outings, consider buying climbing gear suited to your needs.




The textile industry is responsible for nearly 10% of CO2 emissions worldwide, a share greater than that of air and maritime transport combined. In Germany alone, nearly 400,000 tons of textiles are thrown away each year. The share of organic textiles in German wardrobes is on average less than 1%. 20% of the pesticides used worldwide come from cotton production, figures that are alarming and provoke reflection. You can act by choosing affordable climbing gear that is perfectly aligned with sustainability.

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Expert product advice:

Some simple gestures can repair many small damages to clothing and equipment - an important contribution to sustainable use of gear. Proper maintenance can significantly extend the lifespan of a product, an important measure given that about 40% of new textiles remain more or less unused. Also consider our textile equipment for climbing to make your adventures last while respecting the environment.
Nathanaël - Climbing expert



Since its creation in 1980, Ortovox has been protecting climbers and mountains. Protection refers on one hand to innovative emergency products and in-depth knowledge of mountain sports, and on the other hand to the alpine space in which we love to evolve. In the face of the increasingly visible effects of climate change, a unique information platform has been created with the protACT Academy. It offers suggestions and inspirations for more sustainable mountain sports.



To remember:

  • We must protect what we love
  • Work collectively for more sustainable mountain sports
  • Pass on our knowledge to the new generation
  • Think in a sporty and responsible way