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Know-How

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Snow blindness and the dangers of UV radiation

Is snow blindness really something we ordinary alpinists have to deal with? Doesn’t it only happen to the polar explorers and Reinhold Messners of the world? That’d be nice, but I’m afraid it happens much more frequently than you’d think, especially in places where intense solar radiation with a high proportion of ultraviolet light hits […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Buyer’s Guide to Avalanche Gear

During search-and-rescue operations, teamwork is absolutely crucial. It may come as a surprise, but if your companion is buried under merely 30 centimetres of packed snow, their chances of getting out without your help are slim to none. For this reason, the majority of the mandatory avalanche safety gear for today’s mountain sports are designed […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

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The perfect spot for your tent

In the following, we’re not going to talk about finding a spot at an overcrowded campsite. Rather, we’re going to give you some tips on how to find the perfect location when you’re wild camping in the great outdoors. Finding the perfect place can give you an gratifying feeling of fulfilment and personal achievement, especially […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

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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

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Decisions, decisions: Finding the right walking trousers

Walking, walking and more walking! What could be better than that? All you do is sleep, walk, eat, walk, sleep…and, yep, you guessed it – walk! Sunrise and sunset determine your daily rhythm. Your rucksack only seems unbearably heavy in the beginning. And, as you walk you forget about your mobile, the internet and the […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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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 […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications

Down is warm, fluffy and the absolute best when it comes to thermal insulation. How the down is obtained, however, is where things get delicate. Even though around 90% of the world’s down comes from slaughter plucking – i.e. the down is a by-product of food production – there are also cases of live plucking. […]

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