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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.

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 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.

The lightest backpack in the world? Ultra-Sil Nano Daypack from Sea to Summit

Is it the lightest backpack in the world? We tested the Ultra-Sil Nano Daypack from Sea to Summit for you while bouldering and climbing.

Dyneema slings: rumors and facts

Dyneema Schlingen has a bad reputation. Wrongly. What are the rumors surrounding the material and what are the facts?

Explore the cave: climb, crawl, be amazed

Micro adventure cave - We show you what it takes to explore caves and what to look out for.

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.

Gear Talk: The HMS Rondo Autolock carabiner from Austrialpin

We have 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Do you want to go for a 4 meter? 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.

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Many more foreign people have fatal accidents

Mountain emergency statistics 2023: In the Swiss Alps last year, 3501 people were in distress and 114 people had fatal accidents.

Seb Berthe repeats Trad masterpiece Bon Voyage (9a)

Seb Berthe secures the third ascent of Bon Voyage in Annot, probably the most difficult trad route in the world.

Elias Iagnemma climbs Burden of Dreams (9A)

Elias Iagnemma repeats Burden of Dreams in Lappnor and secures the fourth ascent of the world's first 9A boulder.

16 peaks, 110 km, 11850 m altitude: Benjamin Védrine's K2 preparation is in full swing

Benjamin Védrines completes the circumnavigation of the Serre-Chevalier valley in the heart of the French Alps within two days.

Old master Dai Koyamada releases the hardest project of his life: Yugen (8C/8C+)

8C/8C+ Boulder at the age of 47: The Japanese climbing legend Dai Koyamada opens a new mega line with Yugen.