Wiebke, Author at Alpinetrek.co.uk

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Down has a protective layer of natural oil that allows it to plump up, providing insulation. Dirty down loses its ability to fully insulate. This is when you need to give your beloved and cherished down products a wash! But how do you do it? You have heard the horror stories of clotted down and […]

Size Guides

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Are your climbing shoes too tight?

We see it much too often: climbers putting on their climbing shoes with pain written all over their faces, only to take them off as soon as humanly possible with a huge sigh of relief. Or what about those poor souls who run to the wall on their heels so that they don’t put too […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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How to wash your hardshell jacket properly

Hardshell products are little technological miracles. They’re not only lightweight and waterproof, but also quiet, soft, breathable, windproof, robust and for the most part, nice to look at. But, when it comes to washing, most of us become hesitant. I, too, have been under the assumption that the complexity of a jacket corresponds to how […]

How-Tos

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How to properly lace walking boots

Most of us do it on a daily basis. It’s basically become so second nature that we can talk on the phone, eat, drink and even drive whilst tying our shoes (not recommended). A lot of us have been doing it for so long that we don’t even think about it anymore – we just […]

Gear & Maintenance

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How to waterproof hardshell jackets

Hardshell trousers and jackets offer us daily protection against the elements. They do a lot for you when it comes to staying dry in rough weather. On a trip to the mountains this is already half the battle. To keep this up our clothing needs a bit of care and maintenance. After each tour we […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Tips & Tricks: Waterproof vs. water repellent

Worst case scenario: it’s the second day of a two-week camping trip. Your backpack is stuffed with the necessary equipment and the only clothing you have with you is what you’ve got on your back. Extra clothes get left behind to save weight and space. But then, the weather takes a turn for the worse […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Care instructions for merino

When it comes to base layers, as well as other layers of clothing, more and more outdoor enthusiasts are swearing by merino wool – its qualities are just that convincing. However, uncertainty always rears its ugly little head as soon as the merino garment needs to be washed. Like down, merino wool is a natural […]

Buyer’s Guide

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A buyer’s guide to carabiners – the unsung heroes of climbing

Carabiners are the unsung heroes of climbing. They get beaten to a pulp and still save thousands of lives each and every day without receiving the slightest bit of gratitude or appreciation for their wonderful form and function. Contrary to popular belief, a carabiner is not just there for you to clip your water bottle […]

How-Tos

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Tips for bouldering: Training & Technique

The climbing centres and bouldering hubs of the world are full of good boulderers, but how did they get that good and how long did it take them? Well, as with any other sport, practice makes perfect, but there are a few other things you can do to improve more quickly as well. Let’s start […]

Know-How

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My favourite bouldering spot: Petrohrad

Far removed from the city of Prague, you’ll find a stunning area of rolling hills full of the finest granite boulders you’ll ever set eyes on. It’s called Petrohrad, a place one of our customer services reps Daniel has declared his favourite bouldering spot. In other words, I guess it’s safe to assume it has […]

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