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

Yoga exercise for climbers: start better thanks to quad stretch

We'll show you the quad stretch exercise, which stretches your thighs and hip flexors so you can climb higher.

Alto TR2 – The ultralight tent for your mountain adventures in the test

It weighs 1340 grams and still offers space for two people plus plenty of material. We took a closer look at the Alto TR2 ultra-light tent from Sea to Summit and tested it for you in our local mountains.

Children's helmet for climbing and cycling | Captain from Black Diamond

With the Capitan Helmet Kids, Black Diamond has developed a children's helmet that is certified for both climbing and cycling.

Combines comfort and performance: the Spirit climbing shoe from Red Chili

If you are looking for a climbing fin for alpine tours, multi-pitch routes or long indoor sessions, the Spirit and the low-volume model Spirit LV are the best choice. Red Chili has revised their luxury classic while maintaining the mix of comfort and performance.

Petzl recalls Pirana descender device

Petzl is recalling its Pirana descender due to the risk of drowning if the rope accidentally jams in the locking groove. Do not continue to use the descenders affected by this recall.

Study: Are sustainable products important to you?

More and more climbing equipment suppliers rely on social and ecological production of their products. But is that important to consumers? Michael Fuchs from the University of Leipzig gets to the bottom of this question with his study. For each completed questionnaire, 1 euro will be donated to the Protect Our Winters Europe organization.

Product recall: Petzl via ferrata set Scorpio Eashook

Petzl recalls the Scorpio Eashook via ferrata set

The French mountain sports outfitter Petzl is recalling its Scorpio Eashook via ferrata set. The reason for the recall is a malfunction of the carabiners. The affected products may no longer be used.

The most spectacular «campsite» | Test Sea to Summit Telos TR2

We got the order to test the new Telos TR2 tent from Sea to Summit. Not on the campsite, but in a special place. Said and done. What came out of it can be found here in this experience report. So much can be revealed: We are blown away - from the scene as well as from the tent.

Storing climbing equipment correctly: tips from the pros

The summer season is drawing to a close. Climbing finches, ropes and carabiners wander into the cellar during the days. So that there are no nasty surprises next year, we'll show you how to properly clean and store your equipment - with practical tips from professionals Katherine Choong and Roger Schäli.

Warmth for cool autumn days on the rock: the Atom LT Hoody from Arc'teryx

The lightweight thermal jacket Atom LT Hoody by Arc'teryx keeps you cozy and warm on autumn days when climbing rocks.

When do climbing shoes with downturn make sense?

Once you have found a suitable climbing finch, you won't give it up anytime soon. But with more training, progress and new areas of application, the demands on the shoe also change. When is the right time for another climbing finch? The range from softer models to more aggressive climbing finches with more pre-tension and downturn is varied.

Climbing finches of the competition athletes: La Sportiva Solution Comp

The Climbing Shoe Solution Comp by La Sportiva is fully geared towards indoor climbing and competition style.

Recipe: make your own hand cream for climbing

We'll show you how to use purely natural ingredients to make your own hand cream that you can use to pep up your battered climbing hands.

Hangboard / fingerboard - more than just boards

If you want to optimize your finger strength for climbing, you can hardly avoid a hangboard in the long term. These training devices are available in all possible forms and materials - now also fully digitized. We'll show you what to look out for when buying.

Climbing harnesses Adjama and Luna: all-rounders?

A climbing harness for all mountain sports? The Petzl Adjama and Luna W models come close. We introduce them.