mountaineering

Securing a route yourself without leaving any traces: That is the high art of "clean climbing", as the British call it. We explain which mobile security devices are needed and show online how to place them.

The Norwegian Kristin Harila has set herself the goal of climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in the world within one season. She has already climbed eleven peaks, the last three are scheduled for this autumn. If she can complete her plan before November 3rd, she would beat Nirmal Purja's record time.

50 years after founding, founder Yvon Chouinard donated his company to two environmental foundations, the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective. Going forward, every dollar not reinvested in Patagonia will be paid out as a dividend to protect the planet.

The mountain accident statistics of the German Alpine Association continue a pleasing trend for 2021: Accidents and emergencies among DAV members have fallen by a quarter compared to the previous year and have thus reached a new low. One of the most common causes of accidents was falling while hiking.

A heavy rock fall occurred at the Arête des Cosmiques on the Mont Blanc massif earlier this week. Numerous rope teams on the south face of the Aiguille du Midi witnessed the massive rock avalanche. Climber Nick Lozica even captured the event on camera.

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.

The heat waves in May and June hit the Swiss glaciers massively. In the Alps it looks like mid-August normally. 

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