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Dedicated outdoorsmen and women usually don’t plan their trips according to the time of year or even the weather for that matter. As long as the snow isn’t a metre high, there’s really nothing keeping them from going, not even adverse weather conditions. Of course, in conditions such as these, the proper clothing is absolutely […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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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

Alpinetrek-Expert

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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

Alpinetrek-Expert

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 […]

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 […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

DWR coatings – Blessing or a curse?

DWR stands for “Durable Water Repellent” and refers to a coating that is added to fabrics used for functional clothing and footwear. Thus, DWR is not a name for a specific material or system, but merely a description of a certain property. However, there are chemical and technological differences between the various treatments that manufacturers […]

How-Tos

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Jan

Two boots and four paws – hill walking with your dog

Whether in the lowlands, on the coast or in the mountains – walking with your dog is a great experience and really enriching for both the human and the hound. To ensure that dogs and their masters or mistresses can enjoy rambling without a care in the world, it’s sensible to consider and prepare a […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Sebastian

Care instructions for GORE-TEX-footwear

Sometimes the best trips include some rough weather. Conquering a summit feels twice as good if you have made it through the elements. Modern equipment turns bad weather into something you can deal with. GORE-TEX footwear has really developed in recent years and should be a definite consideration as you piece together your kit. Wet […]

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