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Ultralight mountaineering boot for technical mountaineering | Trango Pro GTX in the test

This autumn, La Sportiva is launching the Trango Pro GTX, the new flagship of the Trango product range. The ultra-light, 640-gram high-end mountaineering boot is designed for demanding...
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Gift ideas for climbers, boulderers & outdoor athletes 2024/2025

Whether for a birthday or Christmas: We have put together 17 gift ideas for climbers, boulderers and outdoor athletes.
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Ultralight ski touring boot Kilo from La Sportiva in the test

With the "Kilo" model, mountain sports equipment manufacturer La Sportiva has developed a super-light ski touring shoe, where the name says it all: Its low weight of 1000 grams per shoe is ideal for long tours, and its clever construction makes steep ascents and safe descents possible. We tested the high-end shoe in spring on a round trip to the Tüfelsjoch.
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Anja Blacha climbs her tenth eight-thousander

Anja Blacha is one of the most active German mountaineers. On October 5th she stood on the summit of Cho Oyu, making her tenth...
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Barryvox S2 from Mammut sets new standards | Avalanche transceiver

With the Barryvox S2, Mammut is launching a new avalanche victim search device that has it all: It combines intuitive operation with advanced search support and thus sets new standards...
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Nicolas Hojac: «Samaya tents are absolutely waterproof and yet breathable»

The Swiss professional mountaineer Nicolas Hojac relies on the products not only on his expeditions in the Himalayas, but also on his speed climbs in the Alps...
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World first: Beal launches 100% recycled climbing ropes Sunrise and Sunup

With Sunrise and Sunup, Beal is launching the first climbing ropes made from 100% recycled material.
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Weatherproof and yet maximally breathable: Ortovox Westalpen 3L hardshell clothing tested

Clothing for demanding mountaineering tours: We have tested the hardshell jacket and trousers from the Ortovox Westalpen 3L series for you.
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How to turn your car into a camper

Low-budget vanlife experiment: With these products from Dometic you can transform your car into a camper van in no time.
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Light and compact: tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag from Bach tested

Small pack size, low weight: We tested Bach's Moa Lite tunnel tent, the Relay Split sleeping mat and the Recover Down sleeping bag.
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Eating better on the rocks and on ski tours

For everyday adventures: Lyofood, with its freeze-dried meals, is no longer just reserved for expedition participants.
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High-end climbing shoe for tough projects | Unparallel Qubit

With the Qubit, Unparallel has developed a new high-performance climbing shoe that really shines on steep and overhanging terrain. We are very pleased with the new...
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Common trail running injuries and how to prevent them

In this article, you will learn about common injuries when trail running and what you can do about them.
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This climbing rope is significantly more cut-resistant Mammut Core Protect Rope

More cut-resistant thanks to the aramid sheath: With the Core Protect Rope, the Swiss mountain sports equipment manufacturer Mammut is setting new standards.
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Learn from the best alpinists and climbers in the world | Arc'teryx Academy Chamonix 2024

Learn from the best: You can do this in one of over 80 courses at the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy from July 4th to 7th, 2024 in Chamonix.
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Griffig climbing hall opens new outdoor bouldering facility

The Griffig climbing hall in Uster will open its brand new outdoor bouldering facility on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
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Neox: The Petzl belay device put to the test

Neox: We tested the new Petzl belay device for you and were more than impressed with the rope handling.
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Edelrid Pinch: New belay device with blocking function and direct belt integration

The Pinch from Edelrid is the first safety device on the market that can be hooked into the central ring of the climbing harness without a carabiner.
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Is trail running the perfect training for alpinists?

Trail running as training for alpinists: Today we'll take a closer look at whether and how running has benefits for mountaineering.
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The world's first modular headlamp: Silva Free

Headlamp novelty: Silva Free is the first modular headlamp that can be put together depending on the planned mountain sports activity.
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Trail running equipment: what do you need?

In this article you will find out what you need to get started with trail running and what you should pay attention to when it comes to equipment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which sleeping bag in summer, which in winter? | Tips

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

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The Pou brothers complete their difficult trilogy on Peña Santa with "Relampagu" (8c/600 m)

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Eneko and Iker Pou have completed the first ascent of their third difficult route on Peña Santa de Castilla (2.596 m). The project of the two brothers from the Basque Country dates back to 2020, when they established "Rayu" (8c/600 m), one of the steepest multi-pitch routes in the Picos de Europa.
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Vertical Pro Trade Fair 2026: Meeting place for climbing and height professionals | November 13 & 14

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From November 13th to 14th, the international vertical technology community will meet in Friedrichshafen. This year's Vertical Pro will once again offer a wide range of activities – with numerous opportunities for knowledge exchange and around 200 exhibitors from the fields of rope access technology, working at heights and rescue, climbing and bouldering gyms, as well as high ropes courses and forest ropes courses.
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Alexander Huber in conversation | Life, the mountains & the love of music

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If you look up the word "all-rounder" in the dictionary, you'll find Alexander Huber. Mountaineering, alpine climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, free soloing, and even playing the piano – all no problem for the 58-year-old extreme athlete and physicist, who had to undergo brain tumor surgery in 2024. We talk to him about his fight to regain his former strength, his beginnings in climbing, and whether you can give piano concerts with climbing hands.
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Saxony's bivouac dispute: Where self-regulation ends 

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Since 2026, bivouacking (or "boofen") in the Saxon Switzerland National Park has been prohibited from February 1st to June 15th. Mountaineering associations are challenging this legally – which also puts the decades-long model of self-regulation to the test.
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Speed ​​and efficiency in large walls – Part 1

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This two-part article focuses on speed and efficiency in multi-pitch climbing – not just on big walls, but also on long ridges or wherever you might find yourself. Can such an article do justice to this topic?