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Dominik

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HOKA Running Shoes Reviewed: Key Differences and What to Look For

Choosing the right road running shoes can be a challenge. Using three selected HOKA road running shoes, including some of the latest releases, we’ll highlight the key features to consider and explain what sets each shoe apart. This guide will help you find the perfect pair for your running style. Let’s dive into the HOKA […]

Packing Lists

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Judith

Ski packing checklist

Winter is coming. Skis and snowboards stand ready for action. Fully packed with all sorts of things and skiing essentials, you’re off on your skiing holiday into the snow-covered wonderland of the Alps. Whether lots of warm clothing, base layers, gadgets like a helmet camera and tablet, toiletries, First Aid kit or important documents – […]

Packing Lists

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Jan

Kilimanjaro hike – packing list tips

5,895 m – for many, it’s a dream they’ve had for a long time: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa once in their lives. I had this idea quite spontaneously after finishing my degree. If you don’t go straight to the next university or start work, you’ve got a bit […]

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Find the right MTB & road bike socks

Some may be surprised to hear that socks play an important role in the cycling kit. Wearing the wrong or ill-fitting cycling socks can lead them to slip, cause pressure points and blisters, make your feet sweat and quickly lose their fit. The socks are therefore one of the decisive factors that ensure a comfortable […]

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Fabrics & Technologies

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Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

Outdoor Cooking

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Marian

The best snacks for hiking

Hiking can be physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to pack the right snacks in your walking backpack. Whether you’re heading out for a short walk or embarking on a multi-day trek, the best hiking snacks are those that nourish and energise. Ideally, they should contain a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fibre, […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Lisa

Recycling clothes – a new life for jumpers, trousers etc.

Recycling clothes – how can I make a contribution? Your much-loved hiking trousers, down jacket or outdoor blouse are worn out or simply no longer fit. And in a way you feel sorry for it, but the item of clothing has reached the end of its useful life and has to be discarded. It would […]

Featured Posts UK

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Lisa

Zipper repair – top tips and tricks

Are you wondering whether you can fix a faulty zipper yourself? The answer is a resounding yes! If your favourite items are getting a little long in the tooth, zips may no longer work properly because of frequent use, natural wear or damage. However, that’s no reason to part with your clothing. Don’t worry, in […]

Tour & travel tips

Tours & Travel Tips

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Wiebke

My favourite bouldering area: Fontainebleau

Why is Fontainebleau my favourite place to go bouldering? This forested region south of Paris is widely regarded as the most significant, oldest and largest bouldering area in the world. And rightly so. It was here, in the heart of France, that bouldering first emerged in the late 19th century. The terrain spans an extraordinary […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Christof

Climbing the Grossglockner: Two Routes – the Normal Route and the Stüdlgrat

As head of the VIVALPIN mountain school, I climb the Grossglockner several times a year and in all seasons, alongside my guests. Austria’s highest mountain has a magical appeal. This is not just because of its height, which towers above all surrounding summits, but also because of its dramatic, rugged appearance from all sides. Martin […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Marco

The Pacific Crest Trail from North to South

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the three great long-distance hiking routes in the United States, covering a distance of 4,265 kilometres. In 2024, a total of 4,467 hikers applied for a permit to walk the entire trail. Of those, 3,935 chose to hike from south to north, while only 532 opted to hike […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Lisa

Caving – Everything you need to know about exploring caves

Caving or cave touring is the exploration of caves. In contrast to speleology, caving is merely a leisure activity or sport because it doesn’t follow a scientific approach and isn’t aimed at researching or opening up new caves or areas. But what is caving and what should you look out for if you want to […]

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Tanja

Awarded – with the ‘Save our Returns’ seal of approval

We are delighted to announce that Alpinetrek has become the first outdoor retailer and the fourth company ever to be awarded the ‘Save our Returns’ seal. The seal confirms the responsible handling of returns and highlights our ongoing efforts to prevent returns. Following a comprehensive audit by an independent auditor of the accredited certification company […]

People & Opinions

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Stephan

Outdoor clothing in the city centre? I need that!

It is the nightmare of style icons, fashionistas and cultural guardians: the outdoor wave that is sweeping the city centres. Ten years ago, people were sure it was one of those silly crazes that would be laughed off in 10 years’ time. But far from it, it still remains and shows no signs of fading. […]

The Team

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Responsible employer – Interview with Constanze

Alpinetrek has developed from a start-up to a permanent fixture within the European outdoor market. Around 650 employees now work in areas including marketing, customer service, logistics, IT, finance, HR, purchasing, legal and sustainability, and make a significant contribution to the company’s success with their ideas and talents. Constanze tells us what it’s like to […]

The Team

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Sustainability at Alpinetrek – Interview with Matthias & Ronny

In 2019, at the European Outdoor Summit in Interlaken, one of the largest events in the industry, activists from Fridays For Future took to the stage. Their plea for greater climate protection and the urgent need for politicians and businesses to take action really woke up Alpinetrek’s managing directors, Matthias and Ronny, to the situation. […]

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