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Tom

Backpacking Packing List: The Complete Checklist for Your Backpacking Trip

Backpacking is all about exploring new countries with a rucksack, travelling flexibly and making the most of every experience, whether that means island hopping, train travel, short hikes, campervan road trips or a combination of all of them. Most backpackers travel on a budget, prefer to keep their itinerary flexible and enjoy staying connected to […]

Tours & Travel Tips

Alpinetrek-Expert

Christof

Climbing Mont Blanc: an overview of all four standard routes

Mont Blanc stands at 4,805 metres, making it the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest peak in France. It is often described as the highest point in Europe, although that depends on where you draw the boundary between Europe and Asia. If Mount Elbrus is included in Europe, its 5,642-metre summit is higher. […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Help! My Shoes Stink: A Practical Guide

We’ve all been there: you take off your running shoes or hiking boots and suddenly their presence becomes impossible to ignore. In other words, your shoes stink. But where does that smell actually come from? And what can you do about smelly shoes? I’ve taken a closer look at the issue and put together some […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

Anna E.

Well prepared for spring: anaerobic training in mountain sports

Spring is finally here, and many of us are starting to head outdoors again. The winter break is over, and it is time to start planning new adventures. If the first blossoms and warmer temperatures have already inspired you to think about your next mountain tour, it is worth understanding how your body copes with […]

Featured Posts UK

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Removing Sweat Odours from Clothes: Tips and Tricks

There are some garments that never seem to smell completely fresh, even straight out of the was. (we’re not looking at you, old Odlo base layer)… And it’s not because the washing machine isn’t doing its job or because the wardrobe smells musty. The real problem is that unpleasant sweat odours can gradually become trapped […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Washing shoes: How to get your shoes clean again

Muddy paths, dusty trails, sweaty training sessions or simply day-to-day wear… your shoes go through a lot. Sooner or later, simply shaking them out isn’t enough any more, and the question arises: how do I wash my shoes properly? Clean shoes look better, smell nicer and last longer. Whether they’re everyday trainers, trail running shoes […]

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