Ortovox
Ortovox is a German alpine brand that has been a pioneer in mountain safety and avalanche equipment since 1980. The company was founded with the development of the world's first dual-frequency avalanche transceiver and has since built its entire brand around a clear goal: to make mountaineering safer, more conscious and more sustainable .
Today, Ortovox is internationally known for its combination of advanced avalanche safety equipment and functional clothing in merino wool , developed for skiing, mountaineering, freeriding and alpine climbing.
Ortovox works according to the concept of 360° risk reduction , which means that safety is not just about equipment, but also about knowledge, education and conscious choices in the mountains . This permeates both product development and their Safety Academy with educational materials and courses in avalanche safety.
Ortovox is one of the leading brands in avalanche safety and offers, among other things:
Avalanche transmitters (transceivers)
Snow probes and avalanche shovels
Electronic avalanche backpacks (airbag systems)
First aid and bivouac equipment
The equipment is developed to be intuitive, reliable and adapted for critical situations , where easy handling and clear function are crucial.
In addition to safety equipment, Ortovox is strongly associated with merino wool as the base material in its clothing. Merino is used in:
Base layer and undergarments
Insulating midlayer
Shell and hybrid garments
Ortovox combines merino wool with technical materials to create garments that offer temperature regulation, odor resistance and high comfort during intense activities in cold and variable conditions.
Ortovox is an obvious choice for you who:
Go top tour, freeride or alpine
Move in avalanche terrain and prioritize safety
Want functional clothing with natural materials
Looking for premium equipment for demanding mountain environments
The products are used by both experienced mountain guides and committed recreational skiers who place high demands on the equipment's function and reliability.
With over four decades of innovation in mountain safety, Ortovox has established itself as a brand where function, responsibility and performance go hand in hand . Whether you choose avalanche equipment or merino-based clothing, Ortovox is designed to perform when it really matters.