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How-Tos

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Trad climbing, also known as traditional climbing or clean climbing, is a method of climbing where climbers use their own belay gear in the form of mobile hangers to secure themselves on the natural features of a rock wall during an ascent. As opposed to sport climbing, there are no pre-drilled holes or fixed anchor […]

Nature & History

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Mulesing-free merino – animal welfare and merino wool

When it comes to sustainability, it is worth taking a closer look when buying a product. On the one hand, merino wool does have some advantages over other materials when it comes to sustainability. On the other hand, there are certain problems in animal husbandry, which are among the unpleasant aspects of wool production. But first […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Mulesing-free merino – animal welfare and merino wool

Buyer's Guide

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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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Care instructions for water bottles

If your water bottle isn’t cleaned after every trip, moisture, spittle and other organic residue can create a real paradise for bacteria. But don’t worry, the right way to clean a water bottle is neither sorcery nor does it take very long. So read on for some quick tips and tricks to keep a clean […]

Buyer's Guide

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A buyer’s guide to climbing trousers

Nearly there! I can already see the next belay point. Just need to get my foot up there…come on…come on…nope, that’s not happening. I swear I used to be more flexible! And, these trousers are really starting to bother me! Hmm…maybe I shouldn’t have worn my old jeans? I mean, I look great in them, […]

Training & Health

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What can you do against blisters? Tips for prevention and treatment

The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard once remarked, “I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” What the famous thinker and father of existentialism did not consider, however, is that walking itself can be burdensome – particularly when you are suffering […]

Advice

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DIY: Build your very own suspension trainer!

A while back our fellow Alpine Trekker Paul posted a comment about another article. We then started emailing back and forth with Paul, which eventually led to him writing instructions on how to build your own suspension trainer. Don’t worry, you won’t have to buy a whole bunch of bits and bobs to do so. […]

Know-How

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What to do about ticks?

In the words of Sun Tzu, it’s always wise to “know thy enemy”. And these little blood-sucking, bacteria and disease-carrying monsters we call ticks are public enemy number one in the eyes of many outdoor enthusiasts. Since we can neither ignore them nor get rid of them, we should instead put ourselves in their disgusting […]

Buyer's Guide

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A buyer’s guide to cycling shoes

The new cycling season is well underway, and as every year, it’s time to check, renew or add to your cycling equipment. Today, we’re going to talk about shoes, or more specifically, how to find the right ones for you. After all, it can be quite the daunting task, especially considering how many different models […]

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