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Sebastian

Sometimes size does matter! For example crash pads that provide solid protection for extended, multi-level boulders. Fortunately, companies have also realised that boulderers prefer not to have to aim when falling. The result: this season there are more big crash pads available than ever before. Here’s an overview of the most important 2 sqm landing […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

Alpine hazards and how to avoid them

There are so many dangers you can encounter in alpine terrain. For example, the other day there was this chap who got his beard caught in a figure eight descender. Can you believe that? Oh, have you ever heard the story about that person who got nailed in the thigh with an ice axe? Where […]

People & Opinions

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Guest author

Or so it seemed…

“Hey, there’s a film competition about adventurous women. That sounds like it’d be right up your street.” This or something to this effect was a message I got from a friend on Facebook. I just shook my head. What does this have to do with me? At the time, not only had I only been […]

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Jan

Alpine Trekkers visit DMM in Wales

Well, here we are, on the banks of Llyn Padarn in the small village of Llanberis, which is located in the land of unpronounceable words and place names. A few minutes later, we’re at a local climbing shop where we’re greeted with a grin. “Hey team ‘no shoes’. How are you doin’?” Good thing we […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Guest author

Say goodbye to wet feet: shoes with Gore-Tex membranes

Having wet shoes is one of the most unpleasant things we have to deal with in the great outdoors. The wetness not only makes your feet cold but also leads to dragging between your foot and the shoe, resulting in blisters. Plus, wet shoes become much heavier as a result of the wetness, and it […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Guest author

A buyer´s guide to softshell jackets

In the outdoor industry, softshells are often praised as the do-everything jacket: They’re highly water-repellent (sometimes even waterproof), windproof, highly breathable, extremely lightweight and conform to your movements, making them perfect for almost every situation. But, can softshell jackets really do everything? What are the differences between them and what should you keep in mind […]

Know-How

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Wiebke

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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