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5 perfect autumn climbing spots in Tyrol with sixth and seventh levels of difficulty

For the upcoming climbing autumn, we present you 5 perfect autumn climbing spots with routes in the sixth and seventh French degrees.

What makes Merino wool a super fiber?

Merino wool is one of the most remarkable superfibers. We explore the question of what makes them so special.

Win a climbing session with Megos, Sandner and Glatthard

Win a day of climbing with Alex Megos, Norbert Sandner and Yannick Glatthard. A public panel discussion will follow.

Ultralight one-person tent | BACH Piopio Solo in the test

Attention adventurers: We have tested the ultralight one-person tent Piopio Solo from Bach for you.

Thunderstorms in the mountains: correct behavior

In this article you will learn how to recognize approaching thunderstorms, how you should behave and where you can find shelter in the mountains.

The most beautiful deep water soloing spots in Switzerland

Mallorca is great, but deep water soloing is also possible in Switzerland. We show you the best Swiss DWS spots.

Probably the most colorful express set for climbing

The Tyrolean mountaineering outfitter Austrialpin produces the popular Eleven quickdraw set and the Fish autotuber set in a limited rainbow edition. For every set sold in the colorful series, five euros go to the children's cancer charity.

Practical training boards for on the go

In addition to the mental and technical aspects, finger strength is also key when climbing. We introduce you to two portable training boards for at home, on the go or for warming up. With these you can easily train for a better climbing performance.

Bouldering in summer: 5 high alpine areas

We show you five high alpine bouldering areas in Switzerland, where you will find very good conditions for bouldering in midsummer.

Testing the Ortovox Peak 35 high-altitude touring backpack

High touring backpack Peak 35 from Ortovox tested. We tested the all-rounder for alpinists for you. This is our experience report.

4 alpine climbing tours for every taste | climbing guide

Various new climbing guides were published at the start of the summer, including "Alpine Klettertouren Band 1", a hand-picked selection of 81 alpine climbing tours in western Switzerland. Co-author Daniel Silbernagel has put together four tours for you: From the practice ridge, to the pleasure tour and the lonely insider tip, to the classic.

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5 perfect autumn climbing spots in Tyrol with sixth and seventh levels of difficulty

For the upcoming climbing autumn, we present you 5 perfect autumn climbing spots with routes in the sixth and seventh French degrees.

Eiger north face – beyond death | Film tip

The world-class alpinists Stephan Siegrist and Thomas and Alexander Huber want to create a memorial to their unfortunate climbing friends with a new route on the north face of the Eiger.

Team Japan dominates in Wujiang, Pilz and Megos on the overall World Cup podium

Exceptional climber Sorato Anraku crowns his outstanding season in Wujiang. Jessica Pilz and Alex Megos with overall medal.

Gietl and Scherl complete the “Watzmann-Zugspitze Marathon” in just over 21 hours

Simon Gietl and Alexander Scherl conquered the “Watzmann-Zugspitze-Marathon” by fair means in just over 21 hours.

Full-length interview with IFSC President Marco Scolaris

The IFSC has been criticized when it comes to eating disorders. We conducted an exclusive and in-depth interview with the President.