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With the Critical Force Test, you can determine your available maximum strength, your long-term muscular endurance and the energy storage in your forearms. Today Philipp Bulling will show you how you can set up your own test station for less than 100 euros and thus optimize your training.

Billi Bierling has worked for the Himalayan Database, the archive of legendary Himalayan chronicler Elizabeth Hawley, for almost twenty years. She is known for cruising the busy streets of Kathmandu on her bicycle to interview expedition climbers from around the world. In her book, she tells of the fascination of expedition mountaineering in the Himalayas and her commitment to people in need.

With the G-Tech, La Sportiva has developed an extremely light mountaineering boot that covers the entire range of technical mountaineering - from ice and mixed climbing to mountaineering in demanding mixed terrain. We took a closer look at the alpine miracle weapon from the Italian shoe specialist.

Edelrid calls on the owners of crampons with auto bindings to check the compression of the wire end on the heel lever.

Austrialpin warns of a new version of counterfeit Cobra buckles, which has all the original markings, in circulation. This counterfeit is difficult to distinguish from the original Cobra click buckle, but it breaks even under the slightest strain and thus represents an immense security risk.

With the imposing suspension bridge on the Scex Rouge - the only one in the world that connects two mountain peaks - Les Diablerets in the canton of Vaud has blossomed into a tourism highlight. However, not only artificial structures, but also mighty glacier ice and inviting powder slopes attract ski tour and freeride enthusiasts to the area. The perfect location to put the latest ski models through their paces with Bächli Bergsport.

Several thin pieces of clothing instead of one thick one - the layering principle has established itself over the years. Nevertheless, it is often interpreted and implemented incorrectly, because as simple as the system sounds, the key lies in the optimal choice of suitable material. And last but not least also in personal body awareness. In order for the layers to work, there are important principles and some practical tips and tricks.

In 1985, ABS launched the first avalanche airbag backpack. Today, the self-rescue system is part of the obligatory emergency equipment for many winter sports enthusiasts. At Bächli-Bergsport, customers can choose between five different airbag systems. How they work and what advantages each system brings: an overview.

In order to be able to climb outside in pleasant temperatures in winter, you don't have to fly halfway around the world. Sicily is one of the driest and warmest regions in Italy. The climbing guide Di Roccia di Sole provides plenty of tips on over 550 pages - not only for sport climbers, but also for boulderers and DWS fans.

You will never be able to eliminate the danger of avalanches. However, you can prepare yourself for emergencies. Avalanche transceivers (LVS), probes and shovels can save lives. Bächli Bergsport offers the three items of basic equipment in a lucrative package.

We tested what is perhaps the stickiest climbing shoe for you, the Souped Up by Unparallel, in the climbing hall and on the rock. You can find out how the shoe fared in the following video. AND: You can win a model - tailor-made for you, even before the official market launch!

Ortovox is voluntarily recalling all Ortovox Avabag Litric models (Avabag Litric Tour, Avabag Litric Freeride, Avabag Litric Zero) including the Zip-Ons. The recall only affects the electronic airbag models with Litric technology. Any mechanical Avabag models with a cartridge system are not affected.

Who doesn't know the dilemma: Gloves are often forgotten when you need them later. And if you think about packing some, they turn out to be the wrong ones afterwards. Reason enough for some practical tips for climbers, mountaineers and ski tourers.

Low weight, simple operation, reliable deployment: Avabag Litric is a new electrical airbag system that was developed jointly by Ortovox and Arc'teryx and sets new standards. It is the lightest electric avalanche airbag system in the world and is now being used in the avalanche backpacks of both brands.

With an output of 1500 lumens and a total weight of just 145 grams, the Nao RL headlamp is a real headlamp. We took a closer look at the new headlamp from Petzl on a late-evening mountain tour.

If you want to escape the cold weather in northern regions, a pleasantly warm climate awaits you in Valchiavenna. With more than 70 climbing crags, the Valchiavenna Rock climbing guide covers an extensive area with immense climbing opportunities - for every taste, every level of difficulty and every season.

The efficient onion principle is more established in mountaineering than in almost any other sporting activity. But even the most skilful combination of several layers has its weaknesses. During the sweaty ascent, the hard shell jacket creates heat build-up and the airy fleece jacket can withstand neither wind nor precipitation. The solution: A hybrid jacket.

La Sportiva has revised one of their most popular climbing shoes, the Katana Laces. The 2022 models are no longer strictly based on gender, but primarily on the weight of the climber. The yellow full sole model is stiffer, the white split sole model is softer.

The fourth edition of the SAC Alpstein climbing guide was published this early summer. Author Werner Küng describes many new areas and over 400 previously undescribed routes. On the occasion of the new edition, we are giving away a copy with a personal dedication and signature from Mister Alpstein himself.

The climbing harness is the link between the body and the rope. In addition to being part of the elementary safety equipment, it must also meet ergonomic and functional requirements. These vary depending on the vertical discipline. Therefore, we take a close look at the many facets of harnesses and show which model is suitable for your next climbing adventure.

Emergencies in the mountains can affect anyone. We have put together five important first aid tips for you.

Pieps and Black Diamond call for the avalanche transceivers PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro Button BT, Micro BT Sensor, Micro BT Race Recon BT and Guide BT to be checked.

The Aequilibrium ST GTX by La Sportiva combines the lightness of an approach shoe with the qualities of a mountaineering boot. This makes it the perfect companion on technical excursions, glacier crossings or via ferratas. We have crossed the Altenalp towers with the ultra-light mountain boots and are thrilled.

These are the advantages of the Petzl Dual Connect Adjust self-belay sling on multi-rope tours or via ferratas.