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Upsalite - miracle cure for climbing and bouldering?

Upsalite Magnesium - miracle cure for climbing and bouldering?

Is Upsalite (Mesoporous Magnesium Carbonates) the new miracle weapon in climbing and bouldering? We tested Black Gold and Pure Gold.

Ski touring-for-beginners - tips-to-get-started

Ski touring for beginners: tips for getting started

Have you got the ski touring bug? Here you will find tips for getting started in the world of ski touring and answers to the most pressing questions.

More comfort: ST Rotation 10 ski touring binding from Dynafit

The ST Rotation 10 ski touring binding from Dynafit offers greater ease of entry and constant release values.

Yoga series: We show you the best yoga exercises for climbers and boulderers

Yoga series for climbers: this is how you stretch the neck fascia chain

Today we present you a yoga exercise with which you can stretch the neck fascia chain and mobilize the spine.

Germany vs. Great Britain - Where was the first 9a climbed in the world?

The latest episode of Actiontalk TV and LACRUX's BETA program is dedicated to historical climbing routes such as Action Directe, Hubble and Akira. In exclusive interviews with the German climbing professional Alex Megos and the controversial Frenchman Fred Rouhling, we investigate the question of whether climbing history needs to be rewritten and what about the confused history of the 9b route Akira.

Tips for climbing-specific training

With specific climbing training you can push your level and ideally complement your indoor training. You should be aware of that.

These 4 grams can save your life: Recco reflector

Recco is a small and at the same time highly efficient rescue system that can save your life. We show what it can and cannot do.

Gift ideas for climbers and boulderers

You are guaranteed to be spot on with these eight gift ideas for climbers and boulderers. So let's go bouldering and climbing.

Lottery_Competition: Sea to Summit sleeping bag system to be won

Prize draw: Sea to Summit sleeping bag system to be won

In cooperation with Sea to Summit we are giving away a high-quality sleeping bag system. This includes a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, liner and pillow. The competition entry form can be found after this article.

Light-and-warm - the-down-jacket-Ghost-Whisperer-by-Mountain-Hardware

Light and warm: the Ghost Whisperer down jacket from Mountain Hardware

With this jacket you are prepared for cold days. We introduce you to the Ghost Whisperer down jacket from Mountain Hardwear.

Micro adventure: How to cook without cookware

With this microadventure tip from Fajro, you can prepare a delicious pumpkin soup without any cookware.

Crash pads / boulder mats: You have to pay attention to this when buying

Not all boulder mats are the same. We'll show you the differences and what to look out for when buying a crash pad.

Developed for the gym: the La Sportiva Theory climbing shoe

La Sportiva has developed a special climbing shoe for dynamic moves and wide volumes when climbing indoors: The Theory.

Light and incredibly bright: the IKO Core headlamp from Petzl

The IKO Core headlamp from Petzl is different than any other model you've seen before. We took the new lamp into the field.

How to wash your climbing gear: tips and tricks

How to look after your climbing equipment: tips and tricks

Metal, nylon, polyamide. Climbing equipment consists of materials that all have different areas of application and care requirements. Here you will find an overview of how to properly care for your climbing rope, harness, climbing shoes, carabiners, helmet and belay devices. So you have more fun with your equipment and can climb with it longer.