“The wonderful things in life are the things you do, not the things you have.” ― Reinhold Messner
News
The Pleasure and Pain of the Climbing Life.
New lens family for the new era – interviewing Dr. Michael Pollmann from ZEISS.
I’ve been lying to all of you.
Important read for bloggers: Your Body Text Is Too Small.
Awesome: The world’s largest Protected Marine Area will be created in the Antarctic. [German]
Ron looks at the Original MLD TrailStar vs. a Copy from China.
Pa’lante Packs is a new cottage and their Simple Pack is now available.
Nice article about the Innsbruck Nature Film Festival. [German]
PWR: An ecosystem of outdoor products using one power source.
Find out what are Andrew Skurka’s favorite backpacking blogs and websites.
10 Learnings from 10 Years of Brain Pickings.
Win an Geocaching-Guide book.
Listen in to the Adventure Photography Podcast.
Save 55% on the Black Diamond CoEfficient Hoody.
Be quick: 25% Off New Clothing & Gear from Marmot - 48 Hours Only!
Trip Reports
On foot and packraft through Siberia. [Spanish]
Frida enjoyed her trip to Svalbard.
Into The Mountains - Dolomites Vlog Day 2.
Join Mike on the Nootka Trail.
Trail Running Ticino’s Monte Zucchero.
Kathrin hikes on the South West Coast Path through Southern England.
A plea for more autumn hikes. [German]
Backpacking Photos from Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park.
Exploring the Estonian Taiga by bike.
Paulina spends a Weekend of Trad Leads.
Zion Rambling: You win some, You lose some.
Stefanie takes you through Spain’s Sierra Nevada. [German]
A weekend with The Junior Sherpa.
Meeting a Brown Bear on the Via Dinarica. [German]
The ten prettiest photos of Marika’s Nordkalottleden hike. [Finnish]
Gear Reviews
The best backpacking & climbing camera? In my opinion the Sony RX100 IV.
Suunto Spartan Ultra In-Depth Review.
A look at the Porcelain Rocket Albert.
From the AT to the PCT: Shifting Gear.
A comprehensive John Muir Trail Food And Resupply Guide.
Gear doesn’t always work as advertized: Montane Air Jacket.
Jake reviews the Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Rain Gear.
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