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Judith

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 […]

Buyer's Guide

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Guest author

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 […]

Product Reviews

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Jan

Testing to find the best hiking poles – 8 walking poles in the Alpinetrek comparison

There is an incredible number of walking poles out there. At first glance, they may all look the same, yet there are minor and major differences. To help you choose the best hiking poles, we tested eight popular models provided by three well-known companies (Leki, C.A.M.P., Black Diamond). But first, here’s some basic information that […]

Knowhow

Training & Health

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Felix

Core exercises for climbers and boulderers

Those who want to improve their bouldering or climbing will need to start additional, climbing-specific core exercises from a certain level of experience. According to W. Güllich’s motto: Enough strength is a condition that does not exist! The problem is that people often only work on the obvious weaknesses. Your fingers aren’t gripping well enough […]

Nature & History

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Lisa

Chamois – true climbing artists of the mountains

Click, clack, click, clack – a high-speed chase across the rubble, then two or three easy skips through rocky terrain. Enough to make you jealous. No question, chamois are built for off-roading, even the youngest of them. They seem to master technical terrain and rocks without effort. And: I could easily imagine that chamois goats […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

How to do a river crossing

Watercourses will often cross your path during trekking, hiking and mountaineering. In the Alps, you’ll usually find a bridge or a similar structure exactly where you need it. It’ll be quite different, however, when you’re out and about in Scandinavia or on other continents. Then you’ll need some expertise and equipment for river crossing. But […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Stephan

Hiking in Scotland for everyone

On its northern edges, Europe is wild, rough and dramatically beautiful. This applies not only to Scandinavia but also to Scotland. When it comes to character, flair and history, this ancient kingdom probably ranks very high on a global list. There’s a reason why Scotland is the backdrop of numerous novels and screen adaptation – […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Robert

Atlas Mountains trekking

After a flight of 3.5 hours, we’re landing in Marrakech, Morocco, late in the evening. We’re poised to go on our ten-day tent trekking trip through the breathtaking Moroccan mountains. More specifically, we’re going hiking in the Atlas Mountains which boast numerous high passes, summits of over 4,000 metres and the highest mountain in North […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Marco

Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains – bears, castles & summits

Are you looking for an alternative to hiking in the Alps or Pyrenees? Mountains where you can roam freely without seemingly following a queue of people? Then you should definitely continue reading because today, our Base Camp is taking you hiking in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. The Carpathian Mountains With summits in the High […]

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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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Guest author

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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Guest author

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. […]

Hiking in the Black Forest

Trad climbing gear recommendation

Picos de Europa: underrated beauty

Pilling – what to do when your outdoor clothing starts to lint?

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