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Alpinetrek-Expert Lisa

"A nice bowl of barley soup!"

Alpinetrek-ExpertSince:

2014

Favourite mountain activity:

Skiing, followed immediately by rock climbing

Favourite peak:

Mytikas peak (2918m), Mount Olympus, Greece

Favourite mountain hut food:

A nice bowl of barley soup!

Favourite product:

Deuter Guide 35+ mountaineering backpack

Winter or summer:

Winter

I didn’t choose mountain sports, mountain sports chose me. In the late 80s, my parents taught me how to ski and in the late 90s I joined a climbing club to learn how to climb. Since my youth, skiing and mountaineering are the mountain sports I regularly practise.

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Deuter Guide 32+ Alpinrucksack

Deuter Guide 32+ Alpinrucksack

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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 […]

How-Tos

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An introduction to ultralight – Lighten up your equipment

Today we want to take a look at the topic of ultra-light walking and ultra-light trekking. We’ll take a look at how I came to explore this topic, what entering into the ultra-light touring world looks like and what you should consider when doing so. Ultra-light – What am I talking about? The term “ultralight” […]

Buyer's Guide

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Show off your feet – trekking sandals, a buying guide

Sandals have always been very popular. From the classic Jesus sandals to modern trekking sandals, there are numerous styles on the market that will keep your feet looking great during the warmer months of the year. But what is the difference between a hiking sandal and an outdoor sandal and where do trekking sandals fit […]

Buyer's Guide

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The right ski trousers – a buying guide

Today, I’d like to tell you an anecdote. A few years ago, I went ski mountaineering in Switzerland with two friends. Spirits were high and the weather was at its best early in the morning. Everything was seemingly going perfectly until we were standing in the car park getting ready for the tour. As I […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Pertex fabrics

The 1970s were a decade in which a wide variety of new fabrics became available on the market, leading manufacturers in the outdoor industry to jettison those more traditional fabrics, such as cotton and wool, in favour of these new, more advanced materials. These functional fabrics had a clear advantage over traditional fabrics: they have a […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Flyweights for the back – the world of ultra-light backpacks

Can you still remember your first trekking tour or multi-day hike? This is how my first time went: I borrowed a backpack that was actually way too big for the tour I wanted to do. But since you famously can’t set off with your backpack only half full, I ended up managing to pack in […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Lisa

Thinsulate – the life of a product family

If you enjoy being out in nature in colder temperatures and want to stay warm, then you need a good fleece. Wearing warm gloves and a comfortable beanie can also make a big difference in your comfort level. So, we would like to introduce you to a material that’s been around for decades and is […]

How-Tos

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Lisa

How to set up a slackline without trees

Slacklining is so easy to do. All you need are two trees! Wait, but what if you can’t find two trees strong enough to be your anchors? I mean, you can’t use any old thing. Your anchor points have to be capable of withstanding the extreme loads they’re put under. And, that’s no exaggeration. You […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Care instructions: How to care for your climbing shoes

A good pair of climbing shoes is essential for both gym and rock climbing. Even though they only contribute indirectly to your overall safety when climbing, they can have a major impact on whether your climb was a success or a failure. Seeing as there are so many different types of shoes, philosophies and individual […]

How-Tos

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How to dress for a high-altitude mountaineering adventure

If you’re planning on mountaineering at high altitudes, you not only need quality gear but also the appropriate clothing. If you save in the wrong areas or take too much (useless) or too little equipment, the whole trip will seem cursed from the very beginning. So, what is the appropriate clothing for high-altitude mountaineering? What […]

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