OUR STORY

In 2023, AlpinistLab was born as a collaborative initiative, not rooted in commerce, but in community, passion, and lived alpine experience.

THE CONCEPT

The spirit of AlpinistLab lies in authenticity. Instead of relying on market forecasts or purely aesthetic trends, we develop gear based on the feedback and practical insights of our team. Our design studio in Norway, led by Michal, co-founder of AlpinistLab, focuses on designing bespoke gear, not for mass trends, but for real-world performance. Each design reflects the direct input of experienced mountain professionals who test, adapt, and refine it.

THE PRODUCTION

Since autumn 2024, all AlpinistLab products have been manufactured in Slovakia, close to our core. Collaborating with a factory run by a fellow climber guarantees rapid design adaptation, personal supervision, and ethical sourcing. Our materials—such as Challenge Outdoor and Dyneema (for fabrics), and Woojin, ITW Nexus, and Nifco (for components)—are carefully selected for durability, reliability, and proven performance.

DESIGNED IN NORWAY

Our design studio, run by Michal, is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains: Romsdalen. There, Michal produces all the custom prototypes and designs for the AlpinistLab team. After testing and design are complete, the samples are shipped to Slovakia for large-scale production.