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 […]
Tips
Choosing the right crash pad for bouldering
“A good spotter is better than any crash pad” I heard that often. But a crash pad catches the impact of your fall, prevents injuries better than with just […]
Travelling in the off-peak season and staying flexible on a low cost budget
Travelling around in Europe can be expensive. Especially, when you want to dine out in fancy restaurants, accommodate in a 5 star Hotel and you’re travelling in the highest […]
10 tips for maintaining a healthy Wild camping culture & your favourite spot
A worse case wild camping scenario: It happened again the other night. We were sound asleep when a car came by. 500 watts shone around, and within seconds, […]
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. […]
Christmas gifts and ideas 2014
The Outdoor Blogger Advent Calender , initiated by Sven from aufundab.eu works like a chain letter during the Advent. Each day, for 24 days, a different outdoor Blogger tells […]
Packing up light to the alpine refuge – my backpack pack list
Time to clean up the tons of paper on my table. I’m putting my Pack List for the weekend (2-3 days) at the alpine refuge right here so I’ll never […]
How to make your climbing gear last almost forever
Frankly speaking, before the hype came, back in the 80ties and 90ties, rock climbers were probably the nightmare of every sales manager. They were one of the worst target […]
Choosing the right sleeping bag – Down vs Synthetic
My first night out under the stars was some 2 decades back. It was awesome. It was hard to close my eyes. There was much to listen to, so […]
Last Minute Outdoor Christmas Gift ideas 2013
Are you still looking for a Christmas Gift for your Outdoor woman or man? Here are some Winter Essentials that will definitely put a smile on the face of […]
What to wear under your sleeping bag for best results
Sleeping oudoors? That sounds really uncomfortable, yet somewhat romantic – to sleep under the stars, on hard jutty stones and having creepy crawlies snailing up your sleeping bag, to […]
Packing up for an Outdoor Dirtbag Road Trip
… and making it a success. All excited about your upcoming road trip? Gotten your new van or outdoor vehicle and packing up for your first loooong road trip? […]
Repair your Down Jacket or Sleeping Bag yourself?
Zzzzzrrrraaaack! Oh no! You turn around only to find your brand new down jacket with an ugly L shape rip and a cloud of feathers in the air. You […]
Christmas Gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast and climber
Have you gotten all your Christmas presents yet? No? Christmas is just around the corner and many of you may be looking for a present that’s just a little […]
What do you do with your used climbing rope?
Do you have tons of used rope that is stacked in your basement and you do not know what else to do with it? Why throw it away when […]