Jacques Sturm's Alpinism, ski touring, trail running, mtn biking Gear & Expert Recommendations
Outdoor expert
Chamonix, FranceBased in the French Alps, I am a technical gear strategist specializing in high-performance equipment for extreme alpine environments and high-altitude expeditions. Combining executive leadership in product innovation with rigorous field testing, I direct the development of mission-critical mountaineering systems, lightweight technical packs, and certified safety hardware. My work bridges advanced material engineering, ergonomic precision, and relentless durability standards to withstand the world’s harshest expedition conditions. Partnering closely with elite athletes, guides, and R&D specialists, I deliver uncompromising gear designed to maximize safety, optimize efficiency, and perform flawlessly when margins are zero.
Discipline: Alpinism, ski touring, trail running, mtn biking
Specialty: Expeditions and ultra distance
Expert Gear Picks from Jacques Sturm
Expert alpinism, ski touring, trail running, mtn biking gear recommendations from Jacques Sturm, Outdoor expert, based in Chamonix, France.
Jacques Sturm's 10 Products I Actually Use
The gear I actually use and would buy again are Norda 055 trail running shoes and Arcteryx Norvan 7L trail vest.
Jacques Sturm recommends the Norda norda 055 G+
