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Grimper inside Villeneuve photo Tim Barnett
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23 Sep
Climb, Climbing, Explore, Magazine, Routes

Halls and Walls

  • July 15, 2025
  • By timAdmin
Indoor climbing walls offer a range of benefits, including the ability to climb year-round, the opportunity to train and improve climbing skills, and the chance to meet other climbers. Climbing is a sport that requires strength, technique, and determination,...

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Fast and Light magazine photo Tim Barnett Silvaplan snow kiting
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23 Sep
Destinations, Magazine, Routes

The Engadin Valley

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
Tucked away in the eastern Swiss Alps lies a winter paradise like no other – the Engadin Valley. This enchanting region, famous for its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and pristine lakes, transforms into a playground for adventure enthusiasts when...

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Fast and Light magazine photo Tim Barnett skiing powder snow
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23 Sep
Ski, Magazine

Gallery

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
  • inspiration
All photos: Tim Barnett

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Fast and Light magazine photo Tim Barnett skiing powder snow
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23 Sep
Explore, Magazine, Ski, Tour

Face Shots

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
For ski lovers, few experiences can compare to the exhilaration of skiing face shots. The term “face shots” refers to the moment when you plow through deep powder snow, creating a dramatic explosion of snow that engulfs your entire...

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Fast and Light magazine photo Tim Barnett Sierre Zinal trail running race
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23 Sep
Athletes, Culture, Events, Explore, Heritage & Ethics, Magazine, Routes, Trail, Trail Running

5 decades of Sierre-Zinal

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
  • Sierre-Zinal
Sierre Zinal is regarded as the “New York Marathon” of mountain running. And certainly can be considered one of the most beautiful and challenging trail races, attracting top athletes from around the globe. The race covers a distance of...

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Fast and light magazine PdG Depart Zermatt FrancoisPerraudin
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23 Sep
Ski, Events, Magazine, Tour

Patrouille des Glaciers

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
  • PdG, Verbier
The infamous Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) is the ultimate fast and light ski event in Switzerland which happens every two years. It is a race anchored in Swiss military history that dates back to the Second World War (1939-1945)with...

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BOA alpine ski boot system
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23 Sep
Footwear, Gear, Magazine, Products, Ski, Ski & Winter, Tour

BOA FOR ALPINE SKIING

  • July 8, 2025
  • By timAdmin
  • Backcountry, Boa
The BOA system is a proprietary technology used in partnerships with various outdoor gear companies. It appears on snowboard boots, running shoes, cycling shoes, ski helmets, and now alpine ski boots. Initially, the tech was designed to replace awkward snowboard...

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