Alpinism

Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers

Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view…

7 years ago

How to choose the best hiking boots

Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking…

7 years ago

The various types of climbing on rock and ice

There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking…

7 years ago

Reinhold Messner – 14 peaks over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen

In the world of mountaineering, only a handful of people can be proud of the fact that they managed to…

7 years ago

Reinhold Messner – one the first climbers to ascend all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen

In the world of mountaineering, only a handful of people can be proud of the fact that they managed to…

8 years ago

The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world

Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the…

8 years ago

The Adventures of the First Man to Climb the Alps

When history is taught at school, students generally get the cleanest version of what happened. For example, when someone discovered…

8 years ago