The reason of a passion. The world of caves has always fascinated me. It is a passion lasting for over 30 years. Entering this mysterious secret and sometimes unbelievably imposing world has always moved in me something that is probably present in every man; the will to know what lies beyond. For years, I have let myself down in these environments with devotion, enthusiasm and great effort. This is why I have thought to turn this passion into my real job and in 1978, I created Alp Design with the purpose of conceiving, improving and realizing functional equipment more and more suitable for this wonderful world. Nowadays, Alp Design is one of the few Italian companies producing accessories and equipment for speleology, canyoning and rescue. Relying upon artisan care and technologically advanced materials has proved to be a winning choice. The trust the people sharing my same passion have shown to me is the right incentive to continue in this direction. Stefano Masserini (Founder of Alp Design)