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VINCENT DEFRASNE
An Olympic biathlon champion who grew up in the Jura Mountains. From an early age, he built his endurance and resilience in this demanding natural environment. His career at the highest level of biathlon deepened his close bond with the mountains, a place to embrace challenges and push beyond his limits. Convinced that businesses must play a major role in addressing environmental issues, he founded AYAQ with the ambition of offering high-performance technical gear, designed with respect for ecosystems, to support adventurers in the most extreme conditions.
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MIKE HORN
A legendary explorer known for extraordinary feats such as crossing the Arctic in winter in total darkness and circumnavigating the globe along the equator without motorised transport. A true pioneer of adventure and a passionate defender of the planet, he embodies the spirit of exploration and pushing beyond personal limits. More than an ambassador, Mike Horn leads product development at AYAQ, bringing his unique experience to a shared vision: pushing the boundaries of technical performance and eco-design to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s explorers.
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ARNAUD JERALD
A world freediving champion, Arnaud constantly pushes the boundaries of under-water exploration.
In winter, he trains in the high mountains, taking a mountaineering-focused approach to ski touring. For him, the ascent becomes an extension of his physical and mental training, while the descent completes the journey.
Always seeking new challenges, he brings the same rigour and discipline he applies to freediving to his high-altitude ascents.
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YANN GEROME
Mountain guide and rescuer with the Chamonix mountain rescue unit (PGHM), specialising in all alpine disciplines: mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and ice climbing.
His approach to the mountains is driven by a constant pursuit of fulfilment, whether climbing iconic peaks, guiding groups or finding a deep sense of personal renewal.
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ANTOINE CAPELLARO
An explorer of high peaks, driven by an unwavering passion for the mountains and wide-open spaces since childhood.
Winters spent exploring vertiginous slopes and remote couloirs. For him, the essence of a successful outing lies in following a route through wild terrain as a team.
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VALÉRIE AUMAGE
An explorer of the highest peaks, Valérie Aumage embodies excellence as a mountain guide and instructor at France’s National School of Skiing and Mountaineering. Since childhood, her passion for the mountains has driven her to tackle vertiginous faces through mountaineering and ski touring. For her, the mountains are more than a natural environment: they are a sanctuary of freedom and personal growth, where profound balance and an authentic connection with nature can be found.
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JULIA PELLIER
A mountain explorer who perfectly embodies a passion for and mastery of alpine sports. Growing up among the peaks, she developed a love of the mountains from an early age, going on to pursue a career in elite alpine skiing. Ski touring, cross-country skiing, trail running and cycling are part of her everyday life, enriching a life dedicated to the mountains and to helping others push their limits.
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SIMON DESTOMBES
A mountain guide with a passion for the peaks spanning 40 years. Specialising in climbing, ski touring and mountaineering, he has devoted his life to fulfilling his childhood dreams in the heart of the mountains.
This adventure has opened his eyes to the fragility of our planet and the importance of protecting it.
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IWAN SCHUWEY
An accomplished athlete with an inspiring journey. Originally from the Swiss village of Jaun, sport and exploration are central to his life, through competitions in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, duathlon, winter triathlon and adventure racing. A former national coach for Swiss Triathlon, Iwan has shared his passion and expertise with countless athletes.
EXPLORERS’ GEAR
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Insufficient stockIconic — advanced protection elevated by exceptional design. -
Insufficient stockUltra-equipped — the all-terrain hardshell designed to keep everything within reach. -
Insufficient stockThe Essential - All the technical performance of an AYAQ hardshell, in its most functional version. -
Insufficient stockSoftshell Windbreaker Jacket, breathable, designed to block cold winds for skiing and mountain activities.
