The Samaya Family
Offer and share magical moments in places previously thought to be inaccessible.
Offer and share magical moments in places previously thought to be inaccessible.
Offer and share magical moments in places previously thought to be inaccessible.
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Samaya is the brainchild of Ghislain Pipers, a former top-level rock-climbing athlete and avid mountain sportsman. It all began with his desire to design products that met his expectations and that had not yet been invented by the outdoor sector. Ghislain was soon joined in this project by Arthur Jallas, also a former top-level cycling athlete.
It was in the mountains that co-founders Ghislain Pipers and Arthur Jallas came up with the product they found missing: the tent of their dreams is inspired by their expeditions to high altitude. The first completed product is a revolutionary 4-season mountaineering tent, the lightest, most compact, technical and innovative tent ever offered on the market: the Samaya2.5.
The Samaya team, now enlarged, is driven by a single desire: to offer its followers magical moments in places previously thought inaccessible. Today, Samaya® products accompany the world's best mountaineers and himalayists on their explorations of the most challenging peaks.
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Samaya accompanies the world's most talented mountaineers and himalayists on their expeditions.
Their extreme practice on the most challenging summits drives the Samaya team to develop products that do not yet exist.
Their taste for freedom, effort and the great outdoors is a source of perpetual energy and inspiration.
Their madness reminds the Samaya team that madness is often the starting point of the most beautiful stories.
Their sense of humor invites them to design serious products for serious practices, but for people who don't take themselves seriously.
In both form and content, the same state of mind unites the team and the Samaya athletes, with the common driving force being the taste and happiness of sharing nights out!
Mountaineer
Alpinist and trailer
" Samaya's attention to detail and quality without compromising on weight means that I can push a bit farther for longer with a greater margin for safety and comfort. "
Adam Campbell
" Samaya 's attention to detail and quality without compromising on weight means I can go a little further and longer with a greater margin of safety and comfort."
Adam Campbell
Alpinist and skier
" I ski-mountaineer in the mountains of British Columbia where I focus on interesting ski lines in an efficient style, both here and abroad. The Samaya equipment facilitates my work as a skier by being lighter and more reliable than other tents! "
Eric Carter
" I ski mountaineer in the mountains of British Columbia where I focus on interesting ski lines in an efficient style here and abroad!"
Eric Carter
Mountaineer
Climber
" I ski mountaineer in the mountains of British Columbia where I focus on interesting ski lines in an efficient style here and abroad!"
Eric Carter
Mountaineer
"When preparing for an adventure, every optimized detail and every gram saved will make for a more enjoyable experience and the best possible enjoyment of every moment. Samaya doesn't hesitate to meet the exact needs of demanding adventurers with uncompromising, efficient, minimalist gear... Everything we love!
Jonathan Crison
Snowboarder
" I ski mountaineer in the mountains of British Columbia where I focus on interesting ski lines in an efficient style here and abroad!"
Eric Carter
"I'm really happy to be joining a family that designs its products just a stone's throw from my home in Annecy. Officially representing Samaya makes perfect sense to me."
Victor Daviet
Mountaineer
Mountaineer
Climber
Skier
"The mountains are a resource for me. Whatever I do, it's a playground in which I feel free to express my creativity! For me, Samaya is a local brand that offers quality tents developed in close collaboration with its athletes."
Sam Favret
Mountaineer
Mountaineer
Alpinist, climber and paraglider
Mountaineer and paraglider
Mountaineer and paraglider
"When climbing and flying in exposed and remote locations, speed is synonymous with safety. High altitude demands that you move quickly and efficiently through the mountains, and minimalist but reliable equipment is essential to achieve this. What Samaya has managed to create opens new doors not only for mountaineers, but for all mountain sports as a whole."
Maria Granberg
Mountaineer
"For several decades now, I've been cultivating a passion for the Himalayas and off-the-beaten-track summits. My in-depth knowledge of Nepal enables me to make exploratory itineraries accessible, share inspiring experiences and fully experience the pleasure of high altitude."
Paulo Grobel
Mountaineer
Alpinist and skier
"For me, Samaya represents the very best in mountain gear: modern materials combined with creative, meticulous design, enabling climbers to maximize pleasure and performance while improving safety."
Sam Hennessey
Mountaineer and snowboarder
Mountaineer
Alpinist and trailer
Mountaineer
"Trying to keep things simple while paying a lot of attention to detail. I think that's my approach in the mountains and Samaya with the products."
Luka Lindic
Mountaineer and climber
Alpinist and skier
Mountaineer
Mountaineer
Passionate about outdoor sports
Kayaker
"On my first kayak expeditions I had to choose between suffering at camp or on the portages. With Samaya we have light and comfortable options."
Nouria Newman
Alpinist and skier
Mountaineer and climber
Mountaineer
"When I first met Samaya , I immediately felt the brand's enthusiasm for developing something very special. A home for the mountains, resistant to all weathers and yet with totally minimalist details. On my expeditions, I feel safe in the Samaya tents, and when it's windy, the smallest tent still finds room in the backpack."
Ines Papert
Mountaineer
Mountaineer
"In search of ever more local adventures but with a Himalayan bent, who better to shelter me from the elements than a French brand that thinks outside the box."
Benjamin Ribeyre
Snowboarder
Mountaineer
Skier and climber
"Most of the time, we're surprised. Because it's so easy to take a Samaya tent with you! The weight and function are unique. It's necessary for me to be safe and efficient in the mountains!"
Nadine Wallner
Mountaineer and climber
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