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PU coatings… Anybody who’s ever perused the intricate details of the production of outdoor clothing has probably stumbled upon this term at some point. But, have you ever asked yourself what the mysterious little abbreviation “PU” actually means? Or whether you actually need it? Could you do without it? Let’s find out! Definition, properties and […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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The sole is worn out, but still good? Which brands offer resoling services?

Even the highest-quality shoes have their limits, and those limits can be as low as a couple hundred miles. After a certain amount of wear, soles can show major signs of wear and tear, especially in the areas where they’re subjected to the most pressure. The material can even begin to crumble right before your […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Stephan

An overview of Scandinavian outdoor brands

Scandinavia and the outdoors – a match made in heaven. Rodane, Hurrungane, Sarek and Kebnekaise are all music to the ears of outdoor enthusiasts. Scandinavia is home to just about as many outdoor enthusiasts as it has great destinations. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but the message remains the same: Being outdoors is the Scandinavian way of […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Wiebke

Tips & Tricks: Waterproof vs. water repellent

Worst case scenario: it’s the second day of a two-week camping trip. Your backpack is stuffed with the necessary equipment and the only clothing you have with you is what you’ve got on your back. Extra clothes get left behind to save weight and space. But then, the weather takes a turn for the worse […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Repairing instead of throwing away – the Patagonia Worn Wear Program

How can we as people, as customers and consumers reduce the generation of emissions, waste and wastewater? How can we save resources and minimise the pollution and destruction of our environment? The answers to these questions are varied, and sometimes very complex and interconnected: the increase in renewable energy generation, efficient filter technologies, intelligent transportation […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

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THE LOST KNEE

About requirements in mountain and climbing sports. Our knee joint does a lot to ensure that jumps in climbing or trail running down the mountain are well guided and cushioned. In mountain sports, knee joints have an important and often underestimated function. They need a lot of training to develop their best effect for our […]

Advice

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Lisa

PRICE VS. PERFORMANCE – HOW TO GET GOOD EQUIPMENT EVEN ON A SMALL BUDGET

The other day I was sitting at the kitchen table with some friends: “If I buy a new express, then only this very light one from DMM or Petzl. It is expensive, but the express is much better than the other ones. Even if it’s beyond my budget, nothing comes from nothing.” someone says and […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Implementing training at home – the mind is (un)willing…

Closed climbing gyms. Closed yoga studios. Closed gyms. No mountain tours. No sports meetings. Welcome to spring 2020. On all channels we are provided with home workouts, online fitness classes and yoga sessions. The idea of simply continuing to do your sport (in an adapted way) within your own four walls is of course great […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Northern Playground – “Drop your Trousers” in Norwegian

As the saying goes, “men are often just big boys”, and it’s just a fact that boys often go running to their mothers for help when certain incidents happen at the playground. After all, Mummy is always there, and she knows what to do. Clothing tips from Mum are often unappreciated, but nonetheless they influence […]

How-Tos

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What is skyrunning?

It’s six o’clock in the morning in Val Masino, the Italian bit of the Bernina Range, or more precisely, in the southern Bergell mountains. It’s freezing cold as a group of crazies eagerly await the start of “Trofeo Kima”. Among them is one of the absolute legends of the sport, the Spaniard Kilian Jornet. But […]

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