“Winter is coming.” - Eddard Stark
News
The sun sets on the Land and Water Conservation Fund, though if you act now it might not be too late to rescue it. Goes well with the Top 10 ‘greatest’ things about the death of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
How to climb the Matterhorn without a Permit. [German]
October is for coffeeneuring.
Patagonia’s DWR Problem, a honest look at something we all care about.
How the World’s Most Difficult Bouldering Problems Get Made.
Outdoor-Spirit Podcast #26 is out! [German]
Outstanding: Over The Moon.
The extraordinary ascent of Cedar Wright.
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Trip Reports
Good to have the PlanetaPackraft guys back! Glacier Svartisen is a fine hiking, skiing and packrafting adventure! [Spanish]
A perfect Ötztal weekend. [German]
北アルプス縦走. [Japanese]
The Backwards 88, Day 37: Peace, Hope & Pilgrim Smokes.
Bikepacking the Tour Aotearoa.
A Mont Blanc Traverse by fair means. [German]
Long-distance Hikes Review September 2015. [German]
Gear Reviews
Packlist for the Munich - Vencie Alp Traverese. [German]
The Ortlieb Compact Handlebar Bag.
Heimplanet Monolith Backpack Review.
Outdoor Research Coralie Long Sleeve Shirt Review.
Interesting packlist for family hikes. [German]
Mountain Equipment Helium 600 and Xero 550 Reviews. [German]
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