10 Tips for maintaining a healthy Wild Camping culture
A worse case scenario: It happened the other night. We were sound asleep when a car came by. 500 watts shone us bright, a man walked up and checked the contents of our…
DIY: Build a stand-alone flexible Hangboard frame
Why build a Hangboard frame when there are ready to use door mounting systems available? A lot depends on which material your door frame is made of. And your walls. The walls and…
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…
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 the spotter alone. So…
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…
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…
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 have to look for…
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 groups to make profit…
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 many stars to watch…
What to wear under your sleeping bag for best results
Sleeping oudoors? Sleep under the stars, on hard jutty stones and having creepy crawlies snailing up your sleeping bag, to your face. And this is possible with proper gear. Buying it right, wearing…
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? Well, we can’t tell…
Repair your Down Jacket or Sleeping Bag yourself?
Rrrrrrrrriiiiiip! 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 take the jacket off…