ALPINE KNOWLEDGE

ALPINE CLIMBING

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Learning alpine climbing. From sport climber to alpine climber with this step-by-step guide. Tips and tricks for getting started on your first alpine routes, gear, rope techniques and building belays...

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ALPINE TOURS

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Tips and tricks for newcomers to the world of alpine tours. An overview of tour planning, equipment, roping-up technique and crevasse rescue, as well as the hazards to be expected on rapidly changing glaciers...

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SKI TOURS

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10 tips for getting started in the world of ski touring. What matters, what equipment do you need and how can you enjoy winter in the mountains safely...

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ICE CLIMBING

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Ice climbing is only possible for a short time each year. With these tips and information, you can make the most of it. In this article you'll find the technique for swinging ice tools and placing crampons and ice screws, as well as equipment know-how and rope work...

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SKI TOURING SPECIAL

Everything about ski touring

In this category you'll find lots of exciting pages all about ski touring. Guides to equipment, snow and avalanche science, plus valuable tips and tricks for planning tours and for out in the terrain.

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WEATHER

Mountain weather

Sudden weather changes and thunderstorms in the mountains come far less "out of the blue" than is often claimed. Useful information and tips on all things weather.

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TOUR PLANNING

Guidelines

What do I need to think about when planning a tour to be as well prepared as possible for my adventure? A guide to learn from and refer back to.

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CREVASSE RESCUE

Alpine tour special

If you want to move safely on glaciers, there is hardly any way around these rope and protection techniques. How exactly do the Münchhausen method, building anchors in ice and snow, the loose-roller system and the pulley system work? You can find out here.

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