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Johannes

Via ferratas have become extremely popular in recent years. In fact, more and more “non-climbers” are trying their hands at via ferratas, as they grant access to rock faces that had previously been reserved for rock climbers only. But still, a lot of aspects surrounding the via ferrata and how to go about climbing a […]

Advice

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Guest author

Tips & Tricks: When to replace your climbing harness

Your climbing harness is something that you need to be able to completely rely upon. When cams and bolts break, it’s still entirely possible to survive a fall. A climbing harness, however, doesn’t have a backup. You’re just as reliant upon this as you are on your rope. But, many climbers tend to use their […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Jan

DWR coatings – Blessing or a curse?

DWR stands for “Durable Water Repellent” and refers to a coating that is added to fabrics used for functional clothing and footwear. Thus, DWR is not a name for a specific material or system, but merely a description of a certain property. However, there are chemical and technological differences between the various treatments that manufacturers […]

Buyer’s Guide

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THE RIGHT SHOES FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!

When choosing the right footwear for outdoor activities, you should take your time. There are some questions that should be answered in advance to avoid problems with unsuitable shoes or aching feet. Not only physical ailments such as the well-known blisters are among them, but also a shoe that does not fit the purpose will […]

How-Tos

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Wiebke

Buyer’s guide to belay devices

It used to be so easy. There was the figure eight and the Munter hitch and that was the only choice for the belayer. With time however, manufacturers, climbing associations and climbers have learned something new and more secure belay devices have been developed. They have not only become more secure, but the number of […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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A buyer’s guide to approach shoes

The approach to your very climbing spot is often a rocky one, so it’s particularly important to have a solid pair of shoes. More specifically, you need some quality approach shoes! Wait, what are those? Well, approach shoes are multi-purpose shoes that have been designed to cope with the challenges of the approach to the […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

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 […]

How-Tos

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Lisa

IRON PATHS THROUGH STEEP ROCK – VIA FERRATA, HOW DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK?

Fixed rope routes have experienced a real boom in the last few years. In many places, new iron routes are being developed and numerous vacation brochures advertise this “new” type of mountain sport. But what actually makes the via ferrata a via ferrata? Where are the limits to hiking or climbing? And what on earth […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Erika

A buyer’s guide to climbing ropes

To buy a new climbing rope is pretty similar to getting a mobile phone contract. There are numerous types for seemingly endless uses. So we thought we would organise the whole thing a bit and explain to you, which rope types exist in the first place. So, what exactly is the difference between single ropes, […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Wiebke

Care instructions for down products

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 […]

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