Hiking in Finland

Climbing, bikepacking, skiing & packrafting in the north

The Week in Review CLXXXXII

Snow falls/ water freezes/ air floats.

Winter Bliss

News

What a blog costs per month. [German]

David & David announce their C2C4K in aid of the John Muir Award.

Ulrich’s ISPO Impressions and Ute’s ISPO Kids Trends. [German]

A interview with Charlotte Austin, Adventure Writer and Mountain Guide.

A Video Interview with Pepper and Trauma on their Winter PCT Thru-Hike.

And the third interview is with Luc Mehl: Life, Death, and Philosophy in the Alaskan Wilderness.

Alex forgot he was a backpacker.

BlackRock Gear had a Flash Sale on MassDrop - request a 2nd sale via the website for your chance to get a Down Hat for a great price!

What happens when Freeriding gets more popular. [German]

A tidy & cool gear shed.

Outdoor-Spirit Podcast #25 is out! [German]

And the Bergfreunde Wintersale is coming to an end. Order some warm garments or gear for your summer hikes today while you still get up to 60% off!

Trip Reports

Cheese, grouse and pricey socks, a recommended read.

Antarctica, inspiring photos from a beautiful summer down south.

A North-Eastern Dartmoor Backpack.

Trans Ecuador, Seccion 1.

Mike & friends are finding flow down the Grand Canyon.

My First Epic.

Joe on the Coastal Challenge.

Watching the moon set at the Saipal Chuli. [German]

Travelling two months in the USA with a baby & Toddler. [German]

No T.F.A on Mount Kenya.

Peter goes ice skiing around Vaasa.

Snowshoe Hiking in Kitayatugatake. [Japanese]

Angelica is in love with Snowshoe hiking. [German]

A ski-touring blogger meet at the Amberger Hütte. [German]

Winter in Snowdonia with The Junior Sherpa.

After a good wash this hardshell's DWR again functions as it should

Gear Reviews

Tips for hiking with a child carrier (backpack) in winter - a great, informative video! [German]

Paleo Meals To Go, reviewed.

Very cool MSR XGK EX/Reactor Hybrid Cold Weather Stove System from Ross.

Folding Bike Touring.

John updated his Lightest Fully Enclosed Shelters.

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