THE PORTILLO ANTHOLOGY

It’s been 55 years since Portillo played host to the 1966 FIS World Championships in the middle of Summer. For alpinists in the Northern Hemisphere, Portillo represents the pinnacle of exotic escapism: the ability to leave behind long summer days to chase the endless winter.

Over the next few episodes of the Designed by Tradition podcast, Alps & Meters will feature guests with intimate connections to this magical location in the Andes on the shores of the Laguna del Inca that inspires countless daydreamers and adventurers.

PACKING FOR PORTILLO

TOURING POPOVER

U.S. SKI TEAM RUCKSACK

SKI RACE KNIT PATROL

WOMENS SKI RACE KNIT

There are few better companions on a worldwide adventure than a trusted timepiece.

Oris is a brand that Alps & Meters has grown to love . Their rugged, purpose-built tool watches are designed to be used in the outdoors, and have accompanied us on many of our trips around the world.

For a limited time, every Oris watch purchase from Alps & Meters will arrive with a special care package, including a copy of Meredith Erickson's Alpine Cooking, the visually spectacular ode to the dishes of classic European mountain towns that also doubles as a fabulous coffee table book.