Stephan, Author at Alpinetrek.co.uk

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When it has to hold: everything about crampons

A lot is demanded of crampons: they should grip well on ascents, fix firmly to the shoe, not become blunt when they hit rocks and not slip when descending down soft snow. Of course, you don’t want clumps to form and you also want them to be as lightweight and have a small pack size […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Bike trailers – what to look for when buying a bike trailer

Bike trailers of all kinds are becoming increasingly common. Loyal cyclists who don’t want to leave their environmentally conscious vehicle behind when the family grows, love these practical trailers. If you can cycle, you can usually cope with a bike trailer. Kids and young people can also ride with bike trailers, if they are physically […]

Training & Health

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Breathe deeply, take a cold shower, stick at it: what can the wim hof method do?

Wim Hof has a cult following with his very popular method. It is about breathing exercises, getting used to coldness and regular practice of personal development. The promises floating around the web are huge. From health to fitness to zest for life and resilience to stress, the Wim Hof Method (WHM) is said to increase […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Polygiene: How does the stink-blocker work, and is it sustainable?

(Warning: the following introduction may contain traces of irony) They say that, in the mountains, some practice the so-called “primitive” custom of not immediately showering or changing their clothes after they’ve been sweating. Disgusting, right? I mean, how gross, and – most importantly – how inconsiderate towards other people! The reason for this sorry state […]

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Modal: What is it?

The most important facts: Modal – doesn’t this word have a little 60s charm about it? That would certainly be fitting, as the material was first created in that decade when people were increasingly looking for textile materials whose raw materials could be grown in Central Europe. For a long time, the resulting textiles led […]

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Hill walking, hiking, trekking: what do they all mean?

Walking, hill walking, long-distance walking, trekking, hut-to-hut trekking, hiking, long hikes, speed hiking, mountain hiking, backpacking, fastpacking, pilgrimages: these are terms that all more or less describe walking in the great outdoors. Why so many words to describe this wonderful, simple activity where all you do is go outside somewhere and put one foot in […]

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Confidence in the mountains – Improving your surefootedness and getting a head for heights

Who wouldn’t want to do all the spectacular things that the professional mountaineers who grace the covers of all our favourite magazines do? You know, those superhero-like characters who make climbing big walls look easy and run along terrifyingly narrow ridges like it’s no big deal. It’s amazing, they seem to have absolutely zero interest […]

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How to set up your tarp with and (almost) without hardware

Tarps are extremely versatile sheets of material that you can use in various ways – be it as a sunshade, shelter for you and your gear or as a makeshift tent. The problem is: they can be quite tricky to set up, especially when you start watching all the buschraft and survival hack videos on […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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An overview of Scandinavian outdoor brands

Scandinavia and the outdoors – a match made in heaven. Rodane, Hurrungane, Sarek and Kebnekaise are all music to the ears of outdoor enthusiasts. Scandinavia is home to just about as many outdoor enthusiasts as it has great destinations. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but the message remains the same: Being outdoors is the Scandinavian way of […]

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The proper boots for via ferratas

While there is special equipment you need for via ferratas, like a via ferrata set, most of the stuff you need (clothing, a backpack or a harness) you probably already have, provided you’re into climbing or mountaineering. The one thing you may not have is the proper footwear. Proper footwear? Can’t you just wear the […]

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