“Mountaineering is not accessible to moral value judgements. And yet: People who regularly take big risks in the mountains must be considered either profoundly selfish, or incapable ot sympathy for those who love them.” - Robert Macfarlane
News
The Bikepacking Framebag Manufacturer List got an update with new European & US-American manufacturers!
K2, Völkl, Marker: Top Sports Brands are up for Sale.
Drink Ice Cream Beer to fight Global Warming.
Win a pretty XXL Outdoor Calendar. [German]
Great discussion over on my The Power of Gear Photos post - weigh in with your opinion!
Cool? A bike lock that makes thieves immediately vomit.
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Will one of the hardest climbs on the Planet soon see a Second Ascent?
Ulirich introduces you to the beautiful Lightcatcher Art Project. [German]
Looking for the World’s lightest hardshell? Maybe it’s the Montane Minimus 777 Pull-On Jacket!
Join the Go Out MYOG Camp next weekend!
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Trip Reports
Autumn Backpacking in the Dolomites.
A hike to the Rietburg. [German]
Chad got up early with his ultralight pack for an hike to Mt Roger’s & Grayson Highlands.
Escaping the fog on the Jura High-Route. [German]
The 2016 Kelpie Kampout.
Weissmies, 4017 m high. [Polish]
The 3rd Pillar of Nalumasortoq.
Gerald hikes the Via Dinarica into Croatia. [German]
In Praise of Weekend Warriors.
Sven is back on his Mountainbike after 20 years. [German]
Matthias finished his 3.000 km hike through Austria - congratulations!
Retruning to Europe through Eastern Germany.
And Sabine is no longer a backpacker. [German]
Gear Reviews
Dennis reviews the Páramo Pasco Jacket.
The World’s Most Rugged Packs.
DIY Detergent from chestnuts. [German]
A Bikepacker’s Guide to Mountain Weather preparation.
Sven tests the Salomon S-Lab Sense 5 Ultra [German] and Jakob takes the Brooks Mazama out for a run.
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