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How-Tos

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Stephan

Speed climbing – what is it and why do it?

Speed climbing is climbing at speed, simple. Not on speed, i.e. under the influence of an amphetamine but trying to go as fast as possible. Though doping with speed was once prevalent in high-altitude mountaineering using innocuous brand names such as Pervitin. But today’s speed climbers are going about their business without drugs. They’re also […]

How-Tos

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Marianne

Fear of falling and how to climb despite it

I’ve been climbing for about three years now. Sometimes more, sometimes less. At the moment I am climbing more because I have a problem: I am afraid of climbing and falling. It doesn’t really make sense, does it? Climbers tend to be brave and fearless. The fear of falling only exists in books. If you’re […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Lisa

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 […]

Training & Health

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Daniela

Headstand and handstand training

Learning to do a headstand or handstand has many positive effects on the body. Although athletes or yogis make standing on your head with your legs up in the air look easy, the first attempts are usually difficult. With the right technique and constant practice, you can win the battle against gravity. It just takes […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Guest author

A buyer’s guide to climbing trousers

Nearly there! I can already see the next belay point. Just need to get my foot up there…come on…come on…nope, that’s not happening. I swear I used to be more flexible! And, these trousers are really starting to bother me! Hmm…maybe I shouldn’t have worn my old jeans? I mean, I look great in them, […]

Packing Lists

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Tom

Mountaineering gear list

If you enjoy mountaineering, you will often find yourself in quite inhospitable environments. You should be prepared for this. However, you also need to bear in mind that all the luggage you pack will have to be carried to and from this difficult terrain. So only take what you really need. Clothing Equipment You should […]

Know-How

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Anna E.

Preventing strain on hands and fingers – how do I determine my finger strength?

The strength of your fingers is genetically determined. However, targeted finger training is crucial for effective and sustainable performance in climbing. I’m sure many climbers know that hand and finger strain can quickly develop as a result of climbing or bouldering. For this article, I spoke with Prof. Volker Schöffl, a very experienced climber, doctor […]

Advice

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Guest author

DIY: Build your very own suspension trainer!

A while back our fellow Alpine Trekker Paul posted a comment about another article. We then started emailing back and forth with Paul, which eventually led to him writing instructions on how to build your own suspension trainer. Don’t worry, you won’t have to buy a whole bunch of bits and bobs to do so. […]

Advice

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Fritz

Tensioning of the longline – pulleys for long slacklines

If slacklines get longer, they not only become more difficult to walk on, but the construction of a longer line – from approx. 25 – 30 m – becomes more and more of a challenge. Longlines in the range of 30 – 40 m can be tensioned with a low-stretch strap just with two large […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Stephan

S.Café – Coffee You Can Wear

Coffee is slowly turning into one of our most talked-about topics. First, we had the long article about brewing a good cup of coffee in the great outdoors, then we delved into the topic of the revolutionary shoe innovation to solve the irritating problem of coffee-to-go stains on your trainers. And now, fabric made from […]

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