MARICA CECCHINATO
Contents Index
- Tell us a bit about yourself
- What is your favorite outdoor activity?
- What is your favorite place to explore?
- Why did you decide to become a RedElk Ambassador?
- In what way do you feel close to the RedElk philosophy?
- What is your favorite RedElk item?
- Would you like to share a special memory related to RedElk apparel?
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to approach an outdoor sport?
- What is your next challenge?
- Do you have a phrase or motto that inspires you?
1 – Tell us a bit about yourself
I love spending most of my time immersed in nature, surrounded by animals, mountains, and van adventures. That’s where I truly feel like myself. I always let myself be carried away by the many ideas and emotions that each experience gives me, because every outing is different and teaches me something. And of course, I couldn’t live all this without my two loyal four-legged friends, Chubby and Uma.
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2 – What is your favorite outdoor activity?
I am passionate about ski mountaineering, trail running, and climbing: three different ways of experiencing the mountains and feeling inspired in every season.
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3 – What is your favorite place to explore?
I come from the Dolomites and, for me, they are home. Those mountains are part of me. But in reality, I don’t have a favorite place: I could say it’s anywhere there is nature to explore. I’ve been to Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, Denmark… and each place, at that moment, became my favorite.
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4 – Why did you decide to become a RedElk Ambassador?
I have been with RedElk for many years and I am truly grateful for the trust and the relationship built over time. Every year I see concrete improvements in the clothing I test during my mountain adventures, from ski mountaineering to climbing. For me, comfort is essential, because it allows me to fully experience every moment without distractions. RedElk brings real value to our outdoor moments, and I am sure many exciting new developments are still ahead of us.
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5 – In what way do you feel close to the RedElk philosophy?
RedElk has been close to me for years and supports me in the various sports I practice. I feel close to their philosophy because they have a green heart and promote an outdoor lifestyle, placing comfort and well-being at the center of every activity.
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6 – What is your favorite RedElk item?
It’s always difficult to choose, but the lightweight SAR down jacket is the one I prefer. I love it because it’s warm, comfortable, and practical. It compresses easily into my backpack without taking up space and is perfect for my high-mountain adventures, where every gram on your shoulders counts.
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7 – Would you like to share a special memory related to RedElk apparel?
Passo Giau. Sun, fresh snow, and no one around—just me and my dogs. That day I was wearing my RedElk outfit and it was essential: protective and breathable. With all that snow, nothing got under my clothes and I stayed dry even on the ascent. When you can move freely and without worries, you truly understand how much the right clothing makes a difference.
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8 – What advice would you give to someone who wants to approach an outdoor sport?
Try it, go for it. You don’t need to be perfect or super trained to start. Your health will thank you, and there’s a whole world out there to discover.
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9 – What is your next challenge?
At the moment, I’ve returned to my first love: ice skating. It’s wonderful to go back to something that made me fall in love with sport, but I will also continue with ski mountaineering, because having skis on my feet makes me feel free inside.
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10 – Do you have a phrase or motto that inspires you?
“You may have nothing, but love everything.”
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My wealth is waking up in my van, opening the door, and finding nature in front of me, breathing it in deeply. It’s running along a trail with Chubby and Uma, not knowing exactly where it will lead, but being sure it will be the next adventure.
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