“The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?” ― Confucius
News
ZoomTopo: crags like you’ve never seen them before.
Part 3 of my OutDoor News 2014 is out.
David shares some tips on outdoors photography at night.
It’s still summer sale time! At Bergfreunde you can save up to 30% on garments, at Bergzeit you’ll find gear that’s up to 90% reduced, and at the Patagonia’s July Sale till 7/29/14 you can save up to 40% on selected gear. At Peak Designs you can get 10% off, and at CampSaver.com there’s free shipping for orders over $50.
Gear Reviews
Jill shares some gear insights - recommended for cyclists.
Evolution of a lightweight bike touring rig.
Corinna reviews two Klean Kanteen bottles. [German]
Joslyn takes a look at the Zpacks Custom Flat Tarp.
The La Sportiva RAPTOR as a packrafting shoe.
Scarpa Booster S review.
John helped design the ZPacks “Arc Zip” Backpack.
The Best Coffee Tools for Backpackers.
Trip Reports
Even non-vertical-enthusiasts will enjoy this post: Norway. Climbing. [Finnish]
A Madagascar Coast to Coast expedition.
Skiing and Climbing the Grand Teton.
Jules visits the Peaks of the Balkans.
Minna reaches Switzerland. [Finnish]
Angelica enjoys blue skies and sunshine on the Wiesensteig & Schwarzwaldsteig. [German]
Oregon in photos. [German]
Roger & his brother make a wander across the northern Wilsons Promontory.
Chris hikes to the Tegernseer Hütte.
Overnight hiking trip to Tahquitz Peak.
Horseshoe Lake to Sawyer Bar – Three Sisters Wilderness.
Schwarzhorn. [German]
Chris spends a Night On Creag Meagaidh.
Christine enjoys the endless summer in Finland.
James goes into the Giant’s Hole.
Le Haute Route: Chamonix - Zermatt.
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