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How-Tos

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Hiking with your dog – everything you need to know about equipment, hiking routes and safety measures

Hiking with dogs is a wonderful experience and a genuine enrichment for both humans and animals – whether you’re walking across lowland paths, along the coast or in the mountains. To ensure that both you and your dog can enjoy your outings without a worry, it’s worth preparing well. In this article, we explain what […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Luxiurious Nights – 6 Tips for Sleeping Better Outdoors

What on earth is going on with spring this year? Absolutely miserable, honestly. And yes, I know it’s good for nature and we can’t expect sunshine every day. But my little outdoor heart needs some proper rays every now and then. And for more than five minutes at a time. Right, enough grumbling – back […]

Featured Posts UK

Alpinetrek-Expert

Florian

Training tips for your first ultramarathon

If you regularly take part in local running events, chances are you’ve heard of it: the ultramarathon. Those seemingly mad runners who willingly go even further than a marathon. But according to various studies, training for a mountain ultra trail isn’t necessarily more time-consuming than preparing for a fast 42-kilometre road race. If you’ve already […]

Featured Posts UK

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Cycling in the Rain: Wet, Splashed and Still Rolling

I’ll admit it freely: I’m a fair-weather cyclist. If I get caught in the rain, so be it. But choosing to ride in it? You’d have to twist my arm. If you’re hardier than I am, or simply don’t have a choice – perhaps you’re a commuter or rely on your bike to get around […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

What is microfibre? Properties, advantages, applications

Microfibre is a synthetic material known for a wide range of functional properties, including being quick to dry. It consists of extremely fine fibres, thinner than a human hair. These fibres are created through a specialised spinning process that gives them exceptional fineness and density. Thanks to its many functional advantages, this material is very […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

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 […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Loden – an underrated fabric?

Dear outdoor enthusiasts, today we will take a look at the subject of loden. Okay, okay, I can already feel the questioning eyes. So let’s start by saying this: loden is neither an archipelago in the North Atlantic nor an infectious childhood disease. In fact, it is a traditional material that has been used in […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology: soft and comfortable

GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology increases the comfort of functional clothing from GORE-TEX®. Period! Clothing with GORE-TEX® C-KNIT™ backer technology is a a special kind of three-layer GORE-TEX® construction. It weighs up to 10% lighter and is up to 15% more breathable than previous 3-layer laminates. Of course, as with all of GORE-TEX® laminates, garments with […]

Gear & Maintenance

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Washing a wetsuit – how to clean it properly

Do I need to wash my wetsuit? And if so, how do I do it properly? What do I actually need to bear in mind when caring for neoprene? Ah, so many questions again… But don’t worry – as always, we’ll answer these (and more) in detail in the article below. Before we dive into […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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 […]

Featured Posts UK

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Zipper repair – top tips and tricks

Are you wondering whether you can fix a faulty zipper yourself? The answer is a resounding yes! If your favourite items are getting a little long in the tooth, zips may no longer work properly because of frequent use, natural wear or damage. However, that’s no reason to part with your clothing. Don’t worry, in […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

How to clean, maintain and store natural rubber

Whether you’re thinking of buying a yoga mat or some other natural rubber product or you already have one, you may be wondering what is the best way to care for and store it so that it lasts you a long time and remains usable. What is natural rubber and what is it made of? […]

Training & Health

Know-How

Alpinetrek-Expert

Sarina

The Sun Salutation – your gentle introduction to the yoga flow

A sun salutation in the morning, chases away the yawning! You may have heard this saying, and for good reason. For many people, a sun salutation is just that: a simple way to start the day. A few minutes of movement, mindful breathing and a moment just for yourself before the daily grind takes over. […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

Felix

Core exercises for climbers and boulderers

Those who want to improve their bouldering or climbing will need to start additional, climbing-specific core exercises from a certain level of experience. According to W. Güllich’s motto: Enough strength is a condition that does not exist! The problem is that people often only work on the obvious weaknesses. Your fingers aren’t gripping well enough […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

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 […]

Training & Health

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Triathlon training – tips to complete your first competition

I can still remember the time when a mate and I signed up for our first triathlon. At that stage, I had started running quite seriously so I felt relatively fit – at least with regards to our national disciplines. Swimming wasn’t really my cup of tea but I thought I would be able to […]

Nature & History

Nature & History

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Marmot – Who’s Whistling Over There?

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 […]

Nature & History

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Chamois – true climbing artists of the mountains

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 […]

Nature & History

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Mulesing-free merino – animal welfare and merino wool

When it comes to sustainability, it is worth taking a closer look when buying a product. On the one hand, merino wool does have some advantages over other materials when it comes to sustainability. On the other hand, there are certain problems in animal husbandry, which are among the unpleasant aspects of wool production. But first […]

Nature & History

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Bushcraft essentials: what you should definitely bring on your adventure in the forest!

There are only 26 million people living in Australia on an area of over 7.5 million km². Ingenuity and survival skills are therefore part of the daily lives of Aussies who are living far away from the big metropolises. Here in Germany, on the other hand, things look quite different: there are three times as […]

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Cooking

Alpinetrek-Expert

Marian

The best snacks for hiking

Hiking can be physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to pack the right snacks in your walking backpack. Whether you’re heading out for a short walk or embarking on a multi-day trek, the best hiking snacks are those that nourish and energise. Ideally, they should contain a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fibre, […]

Outdoor Cooking

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Brewing coffee in the great outdoors

When you’re backpacking, trekking or mountaineering far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilisation, you always have to do without a few luxuries. No widescreen televisions, no pool table, no massage chair – nothing. Sounds awful, doesn’t it? Well, at least you have one luxury out there, and that’s a good cup of coffee. […]

Know-How

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Bannock bread – the classic of the outdoor kitchen

Since the Middle Ages in Europe, bread has been the quintessential food. It’s not only at the bakery that the options are endless – there are also undreamt of possibilities for making it yourself, both in terms of the style and the preparation. A real classic of the camp fire and the gas stove is […]