10 Christmas gift ideas for the climber
For some, mention Christmas and you see them running off leaving you wondering what you said wrong? Others would bake, decorate, light up their houses 3 months before. I usually don ‘t fall into…
Projecting – how a redpoint changes how you think about climbing
The term redpoint or pink pointing a climb is also commonly known as “crushing” or “sending” it. An awkward, but convenient catchall term originating from across the pond. Projecting is about trying to…
While you were sleeping
…. I was having sleepless nights. The wind was howling and windchill temperatures dropped near below zero. Everyone else was sound asleep as I started to put on my down jackets, beanie and…
The Outdoor 2016 – Friedrichshafen
After what felt like a lifetime, I was at the Outdoor 2016 in Friedrichshafen again, the worlds largest trade fair for sports. Here is my impression of the day trip, a long day…
The art beneath the routes
Have you noticed, there are climbing places where you think >> gosh, this is a beautiful place to be <<. Or some, where you wouldn’t want to spend longer than two minutes because of…
Stepping out – 10 reasons to climbing outdoors
Why would you want to leave your comfort zone when you have the comforts of climbing in a heated gym, toilets, bolted routes, no walking distance and protection from chilly wind and weather?…
Travelling in the off-peak season and staying flexible on a low cost budget
Travelling can be expensive. Especially, when you want to dine out in fancy restaurants, accommodate in a 5 star Hotel or you’re travelling in the highest peak season: Summer or Christmas holidays. You have…
Ispo 2016 Munich – my Highlights
Year in year out – my 4th visit to ISPO, the worlds largest sports trade fair. Perhaps it was the fact that I live just minutes away that made it easy to hop in…
Nimm’s Mit – make it a cleaner mountain
Not too long ago Andreas from Gipfelfieber launched a viral project (in german) called “Nimm’s Mit”. It’s all about “taking it along” – trash we find on the trials in the Alps and…
SportScheck OutdoorTestival 2015 – Lago di Molveno
I was fortunate to be able to spend another active long weekend at Lago di Molveno, organized from SportScheck in the beginning of July. It was the 5th OutdoorTestival held in this awesome location….
10 hints where rock fall can happen
Winter and frost is the worst enemy for rocks. Snow, rain are all elements that seep through the rock and expands when it freezes, causing a rock to crack. Therefore, extra precaution (not…
Ispo 2015 München – Trends and happenings
The ISPO is the biggest sports trade fair in the world, held once every year in Munich. It took me just 10 mins with a back door short cut that led me straight into the…