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Gear & Maintenance

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Lisa

Recycling clothes – a new life for jumpers, trousers etc.

Recycling clothes – how can I make a contribution? Your much-loved hiking trousers, down jacket or outdoor blouse are worn out or simply no longer fit. And in a way you feel sorry for it, but the item of clothing has reached the end of its useful life and has to be discarded. It would […]

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Lisa

Pilling – what to do when your outdoor clothing starts to lint?

It is not just hikers, climbers and cyclists who are regularly annoyed by these little balls that form on their favourite clothes. This “little fluff”, or pilling, does not stop at jackets and trousers – it even creeps into our T-shirts, socks and underwear. For most people, pilling is a sign that textiles have grown […]

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Stephan

How to do a river crossing

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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Trad climbing gear recommendation

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

Essential climbing knots for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts

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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Daniela

Downhill mountain biking – a sport bursting with adrenaline and adventure!

What is downhill mountain biking? Downhill mountain biking is a fascinating type of biking. It combines adrenaline, speed and daredevil action. As the name suggests, the task is to master steep slopes, challenging terrain, technical descents and big jumps. Not only does it demand speed, but also dexterity, technique and balance – and everything in […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Coasteering for beginners – an active adventure along the coast

Coast…what? – Coasteering! The combination of coast and mountaineering may not be a familiar term to you – but this shouldn’t stop you from trying this physical mixture of water sports and climbing at some point. It’s primarily about fun, dexterity and thrill rather than trying to be a new discipline for the next Summer […]

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Daniela

Plogging – everything you need to know

Do you enjoy being physically active outdoors? Is the environment important to you and you want to keep it clean? Then plogging is just the thing for you! It has now become so established that it has turned into a social movement. But where does plogging come from, who invented it and what do you […]

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Janika

What are the benefits of walking?

Going for walks in the fresh air is the most natural and original way for people to get from one place to another. However, owing to modern means of transport and lack of time, we rarely complete even short distances under our own steam these days. Inactivity and health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases […]

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Stephan

The thru hike: see it through!

The “thru” in thru hiking means “through”. A thru hike involves hiking an established long-distance trail end-to-end without major breaks. And this long-distance hiking trail can even cover several thousand kilometres! This type of long-distance hiking requires some real commitment. Come what may! If you accept this challenge, you can experience unbelievable beauty but you […]

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