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Make 3 out of 1: climbing, ski touring and biking with one helmet

Multiple certification, protective function, important standards: five important facts when buying a helmet for mountain sports.

Mend outdoor equipment instead of throwing it away | Transa repair service

Repair instead of throwing away: In their repair workshop, Transa will get your outdoor equipment and functional clothing back in shape.

Gift ideas for climbers, boulderers & outdoor athletes 2023/2024

Whether for a birthday or Christmas: We have put together 17 gift ideas for climbers, boulderers and outdoor athletes.

The climbing shoe for hooking: Black Diamond Method S

With the Method S, Black Diamond has developed a sophisticated climbing shoe that performs well in sport climbing and bouldering.

Climb up easily, descend quickly – touring skis Ogso Thor 90 in the test

The Thor 90 from Ogso is a light touring ski for long days in the mountains. We have tested the strong all-rounder for you.

Ultralight combination of trail running and alpine backpack: Deuter Vertrail 16 | test

The Vertrail 16 combines the best of 2 worlds: the comfort of a trail running vest and the robustness of an alpine backpack.

Simon Gietl: “For me, the Edelrid Rage is currently the coolest ice tool.”

The Rage ice tool from Edelrid comes with a new pick with minimal explosive effect and a new ergonomic handle.

The 6 Best Outdoor and Adventure Films of the Year | EOFT 2023

The European Outdoor Film Tour starts in autumn with a brand new program in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

How to find the right sleeping bag | Tips

Which type of sleeping bag are you? Find out and find the sleeping bag that is right for you and your adventures.

Climbing backpack and duffel bag combined: Deuter Gravity Motion

The Gravity Motion climbing backpack from Deuter offers plenty of space for your equipment and quick access to it at the same time.

5 perfect autumn climbing spots in Tyrol with sixth and seventh levels of difficulty

For the upcoming climbing autumn, we present you 5 perfect autumn climbing spots with routes in the sixth and seventh French degrees.

What makes Merino wool a super fiber?

Merino wool is one of the most remarkable superfibers. We explore the question of what makes them so special.

Win a climbing session with Megos, Sandner and Glatthard

Win a day of climbing with Alex Megos, Norbert Sandner and Yannick Glatthard. A public panel discussion will follow.

Ultralight one-person tent | BACH Piopio Solo in the test

Attention adventurers: We have tested the ultralight one-person tent Piopio Solo from Bach for you.

Thunderstorms in the mountains: correct behavior

In this article you will learn how to recognize approaching thunderstorms, how you should behave and where you can find shelter in the mountains.

The most beautiful deep water soloing spots in Switzerland

Mallorca is great, but deep water soloing is also possible in Switzerland. We show you the best Swiss DWS spots.

Probably the most colorful express set for climbing

The Tyrolean mountaineering outfitter Austrialpin produces the popular Eleven quickdraw set and the Fish autotuber set in a limited rainbow edition. For every set sold in the colorful series, five euros go to the children's cancer charity.

Practical training boards for on the go

In addition to the mental and technical aspects, finger strength is also key when climbing. We introduce you to two portable training boards for at home, on the go or for warming up. With these you can easily train for a better climbing performance.

Bouldering in summer: 5 high alpine areas

We show you five high alpine bouldering areas in Switzerland, where you will find very good conditions for bouldering in midsummer.

Testing the Ortovox Peak 35 high-altitude touring backpack

High touring backpack Peak 35 from Ortovox tested. We tested the all-rounder for alpinists for you. This is our experience report.

4 alpine climbing tours for every taste | climbing guide

Various new climbing guides were published at the start of the summer, including "Alpine Klettertouren Band 1", a hand-picked selection of 81 alpine climbing tours in western Switzerland. Co-author Daniel Silbernagel has put together four tours for you: From the practice ridge, to the pleasure tour and the lonely insider tip, to the classic.

Win 2 tickets for the Mammut Mountain Days

The Mammut Mountain Days will take place in Zermatt from September 1st to 3rd. The program includes tours and workshops with professional athletes such as Katherine Choong, Jonas Schild, Stephan Siegrist and Andrea Kümin, as well as all-inclusive camping at the foot of the Matterhorn. We are giving away 2 tickets worth CHF 490 each.

Robust sandals for your next climbing holiday | Lizard Way Slide

Lizard Footwear stands for light, robust sandals for outdoor sports, travel and everyday life. The new Way Slide model fits snugly and comfortably and has a highly abrasion-resistant sole. This makes the Way Slide sandals the perfect companion for climbing holidays in the warm season.

Ultralight & resistant: high-end tents from Samaya

The French brand Samaya has set itself the task of revolutionizing the 4-season tent. Since it was founded in 2018, it has been pursuing this goal as uncompromisingly as it is successfully. In three product lines, it produces ultra-light and extremely high-performance tents for mountaineering and high-altitude mountaineering.

Bivouac made easy: A set for less than 2,5 kg

Spending the night under the open sky with a mat and sleeping bag is in and of itself a purist thing. If you also make the right choice from the few products available, you can enjoy nature with extremely light luggage. We put it to the test and put together a bivouac set for less than 2,5 kilograms.

Between chalk and nostalgia - bouldering then and now

From an outsider to a trend sport: Bouldering inspires a wide audience today. But how did the beginnings of the Swiss bouldering scene look like? During his research, Transianer Alex visited three old bouldering areas in central Switzerland. Their owners René, Luk and Dodo tell of a time without crash pads and run-and-jumps, but with a lot of charm.

Rope becomes rope: Edelrid's vision of the circular economy

Making a climbing rope out of a climbing rope is like the holy grail for manufacturers like Edelrid. We visited the Allgäu inventors in Isny ​​to learn more about their understanding of sustainability and innovation and their vision of a closed-loop system.

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Tough hybrid route through mega roof near Margalef | ELLIE (9b)

Fifth 9b of the area: Tom Bolger makes the first ascent of the super-steep hybrid route ELLIE in Bisbal de Falset near Margalef
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Film tip: Cerro Torre Climb & Fly

Airy climbing documentary about the Climb & Fly adventure of Roger Schäli, Mario Heller and Pablo Pontoriero on Cerro Torre.

Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b) repeated for the first time

The 25-year-old Italian Stefano Carnati secures the first repetition of Adam Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b).

Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains in winter

Massive climbing marathon: Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains higher than 914,4 meters in 83 days in winter.
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Through the ceiling: How Franco Cookson jumped from 7c+ straight to 9a

How British climber Franco Cookson managed to go from 7c+ straight to 9a in four years.