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Mountaineering

Mountaineering

High, higher, highest! If you’re the kind of Alpine Trekker who enjoys reaching the summit, even with a difficult ascent, then the “mountaineering & alpine touring” category is the place to be.

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Lisa

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 […]

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Jörn

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 […]

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Marco

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

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

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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Stephan

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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Guest author

Trad climbing, also known as traditional climbing or clean climbing, is a method of climbing where climbers use their own belay gear in the form of mobile hangers to secure themselves on the natural features of a rock wall during an ascent. As opposed to sport climbing, there are no pre-drilled holes or fixed anchor […]

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Stephan

The essentials of climbing knots at a glance It’s unbelievable all the things you can do with a pliable piece of textile. The right twists and turns in the right place open up a lot of options. They frequently even save lives. A climber knot is vital during climbing and mountaineering in particular. That’s why […]

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Stephan

“All mountains on one side, and Prokletije on the other.” Serbo-Croatian saying “The Accursed Mountains must be one of the last mountain ranges in Europe that haven’t been fully discovered yet. It’s one of the most mysterious and romantic places in Europe.” From the (slightly outdated) profile on Summitpost.org1 That may be slightly exaggerated but […]