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Shoes built to last: An introduction to different shoe lasts

It’s probably safe to say that all of our readers know that there are different shoe sizes out there. The same goes for the fact that the shoe’s size usually refers to the length of the shoe, which in turn corresponds to the length of the foot with some added room at the toe. This […]

Advice

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Tom

Barometric and GPS-based altimeters

Isn’t it irritating to have trekked through the mountains all day or mountain-biked your way over some tough single track, only to find at the end of the day that you have no idea how much elevation you’ve gained? Fortunately, those days are pretty much over. In recent years, manufacturers of outdoor hardware have been […]

Gear & Maintenance

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How to wash and care for your synthetic insulated jacket properly

Much like the choice between a synthetic or wool base layer, trying to decide between a jacket with down or synthetic insulation can be quite difficult. Luckily, we’ve come to a point where there are so many manufacturers designing hybrid jackets, that incorporate treated down or a combination of different materials into one jacket, that […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Florian K.

Guide to sun-protective clothing

UV protection. Ever heard of it? Why, of course you have! From all those sunscreen adverts and going on holiday to the beach with mum and dad, right? Well, back then you may not have cared so much or really taken heed of what mum was saying. But now that we’re all grown up, the […]

Advice

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What are glacier glasses?

At first glance, glacier glasses may look like somewhat large sunglasses. But, they’re typically more expensive. Why? What can glacier glasses do that other sunglasses can’t? What makes glacier glasses so special and how do they defer from other sunglasses? Questions upon questions… Here come the answers! Regardless of whether you’re on a glacier, in […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

Florian

Altitude sickness – prevention and treatment

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can strike anyone, from professional to amateur mountaineer, and often hits quickly and unexpectedly. And you don’t have to be climbing an eight-thousander for it to strike. Athletes can be affected even on 3,000m peaks in the Alps or when cycling across mountain passes. In this article, we’ll give you an […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

Modal: What is it?

The most important facts: Modal – doesn’t this word have a little 60s charm about it? That would certainly be fitting, as the material was first created in that decade when people were increasingly looking for textile materials whose raw materials could be grown in Central Europe. For a long time, the resulting textiles led […]

Buyer’s Guide

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A buyer’s guide to waterproof jackets

Regardless of whether you’re a professional alpinist or like to go for a stroll, you depend on hardshell jackets to protect yourself from rain and stormy weather. For this reason, weatherproof jackets have become an integral part of any and all outdoor gear. There are so many manufacturers that offer a huge range of waterproof […]

How-Tos

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Jörn

On the proper use of walking poles

Go up to the mountains, they said. It’s nice there, they said. But no one mentioned that it can also be quite exhausting. And certainly no one mentioned that it could have been significantly more pleasant with poles. It is one of those “aha” moments that you experience every now and then when climbing mountains. […]

How-Tos

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How to break in your walking boots properly

No matter what kind of walking boots you have, it is absolutely essential to break them in before heading out on a trip. This process will soften the material, allowing the boot to mould perfectly to your feet. But, before you break them in, you need to find the perfect pair among the countless number […]

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