Keyword: security

Every mountain tour hinges on the weather conditions. We'll show you what's important when planning mountain tours to avoid dangerous situations caused by sudden weather changes or thunderstorms, and how to react correctly in an emergency.

With its series "Safe in the Mountains," the Austrian Alpine Club provides information about important risks, accident scenarios, and prevention options in alpine terrain. This time the focus is on alpine climbing.

A 60-year-old climber died on Kalymnos after three bolts failed in succession. A local initiative is now taking action and plans to make old routes safe again – or close them. Meanwhile, the rescue operation itself is also facing criticism.

Do you want to start climbing or bouldering in 2026? We've compiled the most important tips for beginners to ensure a successful start in the climbing gym.

What are you waiting for? Just jump into the rope. You have a great bolt under you. Wait a minute... are you sure? In this article about...

Switzerland versus Canada. Which security policy is the better? Christine Sievers dares to compare the climbing gyms.