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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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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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

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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 […]

Product Reviews

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Best Hiking Backpacks Compared: The Best Models for Everyday Use, Day Hikes and Hut-to-Hut Treks

Whether you’re heading out for a relaxed evening walk, an energetic day hike or a multi-day hut-to-hut trek, a well-fitting hiking backpack plays a vital role in comfort, organisation and stability on the trail. It sits close to your body, distributes weight efficiently across your hips and shoulders, and keeps essentials such as your waterproof […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Stephan

What is microfibre? Properties, advantages, applications

Microfibre is a synthetic material known for a wide range of functional properties, including being quick to dry. It consists of extremely fine fibres, thinner than a human hair. These fibres are created through a specialised spinning process that gives them exceptional fineness and density. Thanks to its many functional advantages, this material is very […]

How-Tos

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Jan

Hiking with your dog – everything you need to know about equipment, hiking routes and safety measures

Hiking with dogs is a wonderful experience and a genuine enrichment for both humans and animals – whether you’re walking across lowland paths, along the coast or in the mountains. To ensure that both you and your dog can enjoy your outings without a worry, it’s worth preparing well. In this article, we explain what […]

Nature & History

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Lisa

Marmot – Who’s Whistling Over There?

Is the marmot called a marmot because it murmurs to itself? Or could it be that in ancient times certain parts of the animal were used to make marbles, perhaps its kidney stones? To find out, you’ll need to read on. You’ll also discover why marmots can be seen as a curious mix of mice […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Lisa

Mytikas – Mount Olympus

Olympus, the legendary home of the gods. Seat of Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite and many others. Today, this small mountain range in northern Greece is not only steeped in mythology but also a paradise for hikers, mountaineers and climbers. Scaling the country’s highest peak is demanding yet wonderfully rewarding. Mount Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain range, […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Kathleen

Eibsee Hike: A Turquoise Mountain Lake in the Heart of the Alps

Looking for a walk that combines crystal-clear water with breathtaking alpine scenery? The Eibsee hike in Bavaria ticks all the boxes. Nestled at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, the Eibsee is one of the region’s most popular hiking destinations. And with good reason. Its turquoise waters, wooded islands and sweeping views of […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Stephan

Caucasus: Mountains between continents and seas

On the map, the Caucasus forms a graceful arc between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. This striking curve outlines the Greater Caucasus (Russian: Bolshoy Kavkaz). Meanwhile, the southern ranges stretching towards Iran are known as the Transcaucasus or Lesser Caucasus. These southern mountains are geographically distinct and clearly separated from the Greater Caucasus. […]

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