“I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” - Günter Grass
News
I wrote about The Perfect Outdoor Gift.
The Man with the Jack-Wolfskin-Jacket. [German]
On Kickstarter: The Ultimate American Sock - Made from Bison Wool.
Scandinavian Topo maps for Android - that’s MapApp Topo for you.
The Copenhagen Packrafting Guide.
Lumbersexuality and Its Discontents.
Jason Hummel’s Alpine State of Mind is still on Kickstarter, read his interview, too.
Christmas is ideal for a winter biwak in the snowy Black Forest. [German]
Have a look at the December Sale at Backcountry.com and take an Extra 20% Off All Sale Items and get Free Shipping on orders over $50 with the Coupon Code: DEC20.
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Gear Reviews
Michael reviews the Fjällräven Abisko trousers.
The Fuji X Camera Buyer’s Guide.
Sandra has tested the ULA Circuit and liked it.
Keith finds the Tarptent Contrail a dependable classic.
Derek reviews the Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent.
The first Arc’teryx Alpha FL Shoes review! [German]
Trip Reports
Roman looks back on 37 years, 100 trips, 14,500 miles, and 850 days.
Through the Southface of the Hohen Dirndls. [German]
Life across the karoo, in broad strokes, a recommended read.
Dennis is Outdoor on the Christmas Market. [German]
Day 4 on the Camino de Santiago. [German]
Angelica goes on a snow hike to the Hohen Acht. [German]
Paige is Pumped. The Painful Kind.
Stefanie goes up the Sonnwendwand. [German]
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