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Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

Outdoor Cooking

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Marian

The best snacks for hiking

Hiking can be physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to pack the right snacks in your walking backpack. Whether you’re heading out for a short walk or embarking on a multi-day trek, the best hiking snacks are those that nourish and energise. Ideally, they should contain a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fibre, […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Marco

The Pacific Crest Trail from North to South

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the three great long-distance hiking routes in the United States, covering a distance of 4,265 kilometres. In 2024, a total of 4,467 hikers applied for a permit to walk the entire trail. Of those, 3,935 chose to hike from south to north, while only 532 opted to hike […]

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Lisa

Caving – Everything you need to know about exploring caves

Caving or cave touring is the exploration of caves. In contrast to speleology, caving is merely a leisure activity or sport because it doesn’t follow a scientific approach and isn’t aimed at researching or opening up new caves or areas. But what is caving and what should you look out for if you want to […]

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Manuel

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) – a personal report

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is a long-distance hiking trail in the US. It runs from the Mexican border along the Rocky Mountains through the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana to the Canadian border. Alongside the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Appalachian Trail (AT), the CDT Trail is one of […]

Nature & History

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Lisa

Chamois – true climbing artists of the mountains

Click, clack, click, clack – a high-speed chase across the rubble, then two or three easy skips through rocky terrain. Enough to make you jealous. No question, chamois are built for off-roading, even the youngest of them. They seem to master technical terrain and rocks without effort. And: I could easily imagine that chamois goats […]

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Stephan

Hiking in Scotland for everyone

On its northern edges, Europe is wild, rough and dramatically beautiful. This applies not only to Scandinavia but also to Scotland. When it comes to character, flair and history, this ancient kingdom probably ranks very high on a global list. There’s a reason why Scotland is the backdrop of numerous novels and screen adaptation – […]

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Robert

Atlas Mountains trekking

After a flight of 3.5 hours, we’re landing in Marrakech, Morocco, late in the evening. We’re poised to go on our ten-day tent trekking trip through the breathtaking Moroccan mountains. More specifically, we’re going hiking in the Atlas Mountains which boast numerous high passes, summits of over 4,000 metres and the highest mountain in North […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

How to do a river crossing

Watercourses will often cross your path during trekking, hiking and mountaineering. In the Alps, you’ll usually find a bridge or a similar structure exactly where you need it. It’ll be quite different, however, when you’re out and about in Scandinavia or on other continents. Then you’ll need some expertise and equipment for river crossing. But […]

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Marco

Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains – bears, castles & summits

Are you looking for an alternative to hiking in the Alps or Pyrenees? Mountains where you can roam freely without seemingly following a queue of people? Then you should definitely continue reading because today, our Base Camp is taking you hiking in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. The Carpathian Mountains With summits in the High […]

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