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News
The Private Life of the Barn Owl.
Win a Montane Minimus Ultralight Rain Shell.
Christine plans to cycle Scandinavia.
Find that your MSR Dragonfly or Primus OmniLite Ti are too loud? Get a QuietStove for them!
Lazyman’s Strawberry and Rhubard Pie.
Want to improve your navigation? Join Nigel on a Navigation course - or win one!
Check out the new ultralight gear from trekking-lite-store.com.
Trip Reports
Toby reports from Lyngen in May, a ski-mountaineering trip report.
Děčínský Sněžník - gorgeous scenery from Czech.
Jake was staying in the Enchanted Valley Chalet.
A wet hike from Mayrhofen to the Steinerkogel.
Joe enjoys new places, old places.
Mile 558 - Class of Philosophers, Hikertown, and Soul Sucking Winds.
Carsten’s impressions from the 1st Coast to Coast Sweden.
Zion Run: LaVerkin Creek and Bear Trap Falls.
Gear Deals & Reviews
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Trekking gear up to 60% reduced at Bergzeit.de.
Outdoorline.sk has CRUX backpacks on offer.
The most-used backpack on PCT thru-hikes? The ULA Equipment Catalyst. Planning a long hike? Then check it out!
Backcountrty.com has a wide selection of hiking & camping gear - get your sporks, cups and headlamps from them!
Slings, Quick Draws and more climbing gear are on offer at Bergfreunde.de.
DIY One-Season Top Quilt or Liner.
Folding a suit jacket for travel.
Marius’ three favorite backpacking items.
ZPacks Waterproof Breathable Cuben Fiber Rain Jacket - a one year review.
Montane Medusa 32 reviewed.
Skiing boots: The Weight On Your Feet.
Moutain Equipment Redline Mitts reviewed.