Alpinism is an affair of luck, ruled by the weather, which we accept as it comes: With as much philosophy as possibly can. - Tilman
News
Happy 2nd birthday, Packrafting Store! Plenty of new great packrafting gear available!
Win a spot on the Transalpine-Run with Bergzeit and Viking!
Join the APA for the First Annual Packraft Roundup.
Sharma to Chouinard in a Weekend.
Return to Siguniang - a 72-Pitch new route in China concludes a story of obsession and redemption.
Not so much kicking, but alive – the Kittelfjäll avalanche 2014.
PHD just launched their Ultra Down Jacket, a 235 g down jacket!
The best online garment size guide is from Norrøna.
Warning: Fat Biking Is Addictive.
Trail Groove Issue 13 is out.
How to calculate the cost for a hike in Western Europe.
Boofen in der Sächsischen Schweiz.
Garmin fenix 2 is out!
Dennis wonders if outdoor bloggers are being heard?
High mountains or low mountain range - which one is better for hiking?
Josh has a new site.
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Bergfreunde.de have kids gear reduced up to 60%.
Woolpower Liner Socks review.
Claude Dozorme Capucin Knife review.
Robin has some sweet As Tucas Gear made for him.
Corinna tests the Soft-Hoodie Lena from Adele Bergzauber.
Erika reviews the Ortovox ABS Tour 30+7 backpack.
Trips Reports
Finland’s most popular trail - the Karhunkierros.
Mountain Running Trip in Oahu, Hawaii: Nakoa Trail, Mt. Manamana.
The mother of all traverses: The Fitz Traverse.
David puts people in their place. Or where it the mountains?
Marko goes Raftskating, as in Nordic Tour skating & Packrafting.
Paige is trekking through Middle Earth and makes a First Ascent at 13,000 Feet.
Steffi heads out on a snowshoe hike on the Zahmer Kaiser.
John is Cycling in South-Eastern India.
Darren and friends head out to Serendipity Canyon.
Yukon Quest 2014 - Dawson City checkpoint.
Roger has a need for forest and lakes.
Congratulations to Toni for his 2nd place in the Rovaniemi 150.
