Lisa, Author at Alpinetrek.co.uk

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Is the marmot called a marmot because it murmurs to itself? Or could it be that in ancient times certain parts of the animal were used to make marbles, perhaps its kidney stones? To find out, you’ll need to read on. You’ll also discover why marmots can be seen as a curious mix of mice […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Mytikas – Mount Olympus

Olympus, the legendary home of the gods. Seat of Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite and many others. Today, this small mountain range in northern Greece is not only steeped in mythology but also a paradise for hikers, mountaineers and climbers. Scaling the country’s highest peak is demanding yet wonderfully rewarding. Mount Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain range, […]

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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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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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 […]

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

It is not just hikers, climbers and cyclists who are regularly annoyed by these little balls that form on their favourite clothes. This “little fluff”, or pilling, does not stop at jackets and trousers – it even creeps into our T-shirts, socks and underwear. For most people, pilling is a sign that textiles have grown […]

Nature & History

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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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Instructions: how to wax skis properly

Hello friends! Welcome to Lisa’s Beauty Palace. Today, I’d like to discuss wellness and cosmetics. But for winter sports equipment! To answer the question “How do I wax touring skis properly?” (and Alpine skis and snowboards and skating skis and snowblades and … LET’S GO!!!) OK, OK, enough, let’s get started… Ski waxing – requirements […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Loden – an underrated fabric?

Dear outdoor enthusiasts, today we will take a look at the subject of loden. Okay, okay, I can already feel the questioning eyes. So let’s start by saying this: loden is neither an archipelago in the North Atlantic nor an infectious childhood disease. In fact, it is a traditional material that has been used in […]

Buyer’s Guide

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The world of lightweight tents – ultralight camping equipment

Camping. For me, this word always carries with it the supposed glamour of summer holidays long ago. With parents, a camper van and a tent, we went somewhere sunny to the south. They were great days… apart from the transportation and pitching of the tent as well as the rest of the camping equipment. Two […]

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