Who's Who in the Mountain: The content and community benchmarks I follow in 2026

If you are new here, my name is Eduardo Azcona. I have been involved in the mountains practically all my life and, since 2011, I have been sharing what I have learned through Travesía Pirenaica, one of the reference communities on long-distance trekking and the Pyrenees. During these years I have helped thousands of people to prepare routes such as the GR11, always from real experience: planning, light material, route efficiency and mountain safety.

Today, moreover, the impetus Outsiders, A community for those who want to move lighter, go further and build a solid physical and mental base for trekking and fastpacking, without gimmicks, without ego and without shortcuts.

In Travesía Pirenaica we always say that the mountain is climbed with the legs, but prepared with the head. In a crowded digital ecosystem, knowing who to listen to is as important as bringing the right material. From those who teach you how to tie a knot, to those who help you transform your mindset and performance.

1. The ecosystem of Travesía Pirenaica and Outsiders (Eduardo Azcona)

Our approach in this house is clear: efficiency, lightness and honesty. We are not interested in the ego at the top, but in the vital process that happens while you are walking.

• Pyrenean Crossing: Your base of operations for long-distance routes and the Pyrenees. Every week we inspire you in the weekly newsletter.
• Outsiders Community: The place where trekking meets high performance. If you're looking to move fast (fastpacking) and light, our Newsletter "Outsiders" is the filter you need against the noise of the networks. And for more personal reflections, I tell you about it in the "Diary of an Outsider"
• Featured Video: Adventure a kilometre from home

2. The masters of technology and safety

To evolve, you have to look to those who have been at the forefront for decades. These channels are the technical foundation on which to build your security:

• Javier García Díaz (Chopi Team): The benchmark in technical mountaineering.
  • Watch video: Glacier Progression
• Pedro Partal (Encorda2): The bible of security and rescue.
  • Watch video: What to do in the event of an accident in the mountains
• Luismi Eguiluz: The expert in vertical, route opening and self-rescue.
  • Watch video: How to open climbing routes from below

3. The new wave: aesthetics and experience

New ways of communicating the mountain that connect with today's passion and lifestyle:

• Eli del Pirineu: The most authentic and close voice of today's Pyrenees.
  • Watch video: AROUND THE IBERIAN PENINSULA ON FOOT | FINAL
• Pau Calado: Pure inspiration for movement Fast & Light and dynamic mountaineering.
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• James Adventures: The king of the bushcraft, the bivouac and the wild disconnection.
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4. The Specialists: the technical «staff» you need

To be a complete mountaineer, you need to broaden your outlook. These are the experts we consulted to go one step further:

• A. Training and Science: Key Step (David) Strength is your best life insurance. David demystifies training with rigour.
  • Video: How to train for mountain strength training with little time
• B. Avant-garde mountaineering: Marc Toralles If you want to know what is being done today in the world's elite, Marc is the name. Nominated for the Piolet d'Or.
  • Video: Expedition to Siula Grande (East Face)
• C. Risk Management: Íñigo Ayllón Expert in law and risk psychology. Indispensable for understanding why we fail.
  • Video: Decision-making and the human factor
• D. Meteorology: Jorge Bayona (Meteo-Exploration) In the Pyrenees, the weather rules. Jorge is the finest analyst of high mountain models.
  • Video: How to read a weather report for the Pyrenees

Conclusion: How to use this guide?

The mountaineer «Outsider» is the one who knows how to combine the classic technique of the veterans, the freshness of the new adventurers and the science of the specialists.

From Travesía Pirenaica, We invite you to go beyond the video. The real mountain starts when you close the screen, but going hand in hand with these benchmarks ensures that when you do, you'll be one step ahead in safety and performance.

See you on the next trail?