“Because it’s there.” ― George Mallory

News

LAUFBURSCHE launched three new pack series, the Plus Line, the Core Line and the Lite Line. Check them out!

Hydrophil offer ultralight & sustainable bamboo toothbrushes. Getting a light toothbrush has never been easier!

Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid Inserts are here.

Shauna breaks the silence.

8 Tips for women on long-distance hikes. [German]

Sherpa Adventure Gear has created the earthquake relief fund called “Help Sherpas Help Nepal”.

Everest’s Helicopters Could’ve Been Used Elsewhere, some good thoughts in there.

How to host a cyclist.

Is “boring” the opposite of “adventure”? [German]

Choosing a Life Less Ordinary.

News & dates for May 2015. [German]

Lots of climbing gear up to 60% off at the Bergfreunde.co.uk Outlet.

Save 30% on popular Patagonia Jackets, Shirts, Pants & more + Free Shipping at Patagonia.com!

Up to 30% Off Patagonia, Big Agnes, & Icebreaker during the Backcountry.com Spring Sale + Free 2-Day Shipping over $50.

Climbing Equipment Sale at CampSaver.com - Get up to 30% off ropes, carabiners, harnesses and more.

Trip Reports

The guys from RolloMixed did it again, a recommended read: Máttačorru traverse. [Finnish]

Packrafting on the Danube wth kids. [German]

Camping & sketching at Big Sur.

Cottonwood Canyon Basecamp.

Matthew hikes in the Valley of Sluggishness.

Something Simple.

Packrafting on Nittälven.

Nick heads out for an overnighter to Beinn Bhuidhe.

Come Herd or High Water.

Emma’s 28th Birthday Bingo in Kustavi.

Tookie’s Three Trips Thursday #37.

The NW face of Mount Deborah.

Winter is back on Fiacaill’s Ridge.

Gear Reviews

Peter’s Greenland Paddle, Six Months Later.

Alex takes a look at the Tarptent Notch.

The Jetboil Sol. [German]

Dehydrating: Rice Pudding.

Sven reviews the La Sportiva Hail Jacket. [German]

Women’s underwear!

Chad reviews the Exped SynMat UL7 Sleeping Pad.

Sportsclimbing in the Dolomites Book Review.

Kathrin’s travel & hiking pharmacy. [German]

Maxxis Chronicle 29+ Tire Review.

Bike Touring to Bikepacking: Re-Learning How to Pack.

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