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Samuel Ometz scores the ultra-classic Dreamtime in Cresciano

In the Tessiner bouldering areas is high season and accordingly many boulders are spotted. The most well-known line, Dreamtime, was recently dotted by the Wallis climber Samuel Ometz.

So you sleep like a marmot despite the cold

Nothing is as nice as sleeping outside - be it outdoors, in a tent or on the bus. Granted, now in winter it can get pretty fresh sometimes. That's why we'll show you some tips on how to sleep well even on cold nights, and how to make the most of your recovery on the next day of climbing.

Is an avalanche backpack a pure safety benefit? A self-experiment.

Avalanche backpacks can significantly reduce the risk of spillage. But how does the airbag affect my personal risk behavior? A self-experiment.

Exciting products at the world's largest outdoor exhibition ISPO in Munich

Last week we visited the largest outdoor trade fair in the world, the ISPO in Munich. We have been looking for smaller brands that have great products in their assortment.

Video: Isabelle Faus at the first female ascent of the 8b classic Delusion of Grandeur

In a solid manner, the young American climbed the 8b boulder Delusion of Grandeur in Chironico, Switzerland, less than a year ago.

Video: Carlo Traversi repeats first the crack route Meltdown

In November of last year, Carlo Traversi scored the first iteration of Meltdown (5.14c / 8c +). The route is one of the heaviest rift routes in the world, waiting for 10 years to repeat.

Video: Vadim Timonov rocks Albarracin

Vadim Timonov's video about his stay in Albarracin is online. He climbs Boulder in eighth grade of France, as if it were 5er.

Mittelaletschbiwak completely destroyed by avalanche

As the Swiss Alpine Club SAC communicated today, the Mittelaletsch bivouac was completely destroyed by an avalanche. It was a mountain guide who was traveling in the area and...

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