News articles from our partners on climbing & bouldering

GPS watch with solar energy: The Garmin Instinct Solar

Find out everything about the Garmin Instinct Solar, the GPS watch with solar panel and a battery life of 54 days in standby mode.

The Austrialpin HMS Rondo Autolock carabiner being tested

Gear Talk: The HMS Rondo Autolock carabiner from Austrialpin

We tested the new Autolock carabiner from Austrialpin - the HMS Rondo Slide - in the climbing garden and on multi-pitch climbing.

Vanlife: pitches, equipment and tips

Vanlife: We show you where you can find parking spaces in Switzerland and which equipment you should look at.

Tree climbing - an exciting alternative to rock climbing

Tree climbing is an interesting alternative to rock climbing. Find out what to look out for when climbing trees.

Via ferrata: basic knowledge and tips

We will show you what you have to pay attention to when going via ferrata so that the excursion is a success. Here you will find basic knowledge and tips.

The bouldering weapon from Scarpa: The Instinct VSR

Asymmetrical fit, close-fitting and an additional rubber coating for bombproof toehooks. This is the Scarpa Instinct VSR.

The smallest and lightest shoe for rock sessions: Pure Freedom from Meindl

Small and light shoe for rock sessions: Pure Freedom from Meindl

The barefoot shoe Pure Freedom by Meindl offers you a lot of breathing and freedom of movement and thanks to its Vibram sole you still have a good kick.

Mammut recycles your climbing rope - join now

Mammut, in partnership with the climate protection organization Protect Our Winters (POW), is launching the Close The Loop project and recycling old climbing ropes.

Brook and river trekking: ideas and tips

Adventurous stream hike: ideas and tips

Ideas and tips for a river or stream trekking: We explain to you what you have to pay attention to and how your trekking will be well remembered.

Climbing ropes: types and areas of application

Which climbing rope is needed for which application? You can find information about rope types, standards and their intended use when climbing in this article.

This rope is cut-resistant than all others: the Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry

The Swift Protect Pro Dry climbing rope from Edelrid has a very high cut resistance thanks to aramid fibers in the rope sheath and is still dynamic.

Micro adventures: ideas and tips for your next trip

In our micro-adventure series, the guys from Fajro will introduce you to what a micro-adventure needs and present ideas for trips.

Feather-light alpine backpack for multi-pitch tours

Light alpine backpack for multi-pitch tours: Deuter Guide Lite 30+

The Deuter Guide Lite 30+ is a feather-light alpine backpack that does not compromise on comfort and functionality.

Test: The best sleeping bags in comparison

Test: The best sleeping bags for climbers in comparison

We have tested selected sleeping bags for you. In the snow cave, on the river bank during the lockdown and in the exposed bivouac on the wall foot. You can find out how we rate the sleeping bag models from Mammut, Sea to Summit, Mountain Equipment and Grüezi Bag here.

Your first high-altitude tour on a 4m: you should pay attention to that

Do you want a 4? It is important to note that

Do you want to stand on a 4000er? Here you can find out how best to prepare for your first high-altitude tour and what you need to consider.