Oscar Burnham and Ambroise Abondance on an expedition north of the Arctic Circle
An Arctic dream, an unfailing friendship
Oscar Burnham was born in Sicily, but it's the peaks that have always attracted him. Climber, skier, mountaineer, he forged an intimate bond with the mountains at an early age. In 2018, his career took a turn for the worse: a serious accident led to the amputation of his left forearm. But his passion remains intact. And Oscar turns hardship into strength.
Four years later, he was flying the flag for France at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic GamesIn downhill skiing. A high-level performance, but also a new starting point: Oscar wants to continue exploring, pushing back the physical and symbolic frontiers of the possible.
In 2024, he and his friend Ambroise Abondance set off for a expedition to NorwayFar from the spotlight, in the heart of raw, uncluttered, powerful landscapes. This adventure is not a sporting challenge. a journey of fulfillmentOf complicity and new-found freedom.
👉 Find out more Oscar Burnham, Paralympic athlete
Beyond the cold, the story of a bond
Ambroise and Oscar share more than just an itinerary: they share a vision. Where the mountain is a space for expression, not competition. Where fragility becomes power, and where textile technique is at the service of personal achievement.
The Norwegian adventure is a tribute to this vision, and to all those who choose to be part of it. keep moving forward, whatever the terrain.
An adventure equipped by AYAQ
When you're out in the cold, wet, wind and intense physical effort, every layer counts. AYAQ is proud to have equipped this expedition with the most technical pieces in its collection, designed for withstand the elements without compromising comfort :
Waterproof jacket Lonak All-round protection against rain, wind and sleet, with ultra-breathable membrane.
Waterproof pants Nunatak : sturdiness, freedom of movement, absolute waterproofness.
Technical jacket Ultar: heat without extra thickness, compressible, high-performance even in damp weather.
First layer Mefonna 100% 17-micron Merino wool, for softness against the skin, natural insulation and perfect thermal regulation.
Merino accessories : bonnet Upsala and choker LobbiaIdeal for exposed conditions.
Each garment is designed to give way to the gesture, the progression, and the lived moment.