How to overcome vertigo!

Erika wrestled intensively with her fear of heights for years. Nevertheless, she managed to overcome her fear of heights - she documented her partly arduous, partly successful journey on her blog ulligunde.com. She has shared her best tips with us. Jetzt lesen

Climbing & bouldering with kids : What the experts say

From what age onwards can I take my kids to the climbing or bouldering gym? What skills should they bring to the table and what skills can they hope to learn? Do they need their own gear? We talked to the experts at the German Alpine Club and here are the answers to the most important questions. Jetzt lesen

Bouldering in Fontainebleau

Bouldering was invented in Fontainebleau - and there is hardly any other area where cranking hard is as much fun as here. Bene Hirschmann introduces the area and points out the important information on how to get there, where to stay, and the top spots. Jetzt lesen

Get your pump on: Training devices for climbers

Boulderers who want to build up strength or train special climbing moves do not necessarily have to go hit the gym or crag. A whole range of training devices has been developed especially for the "home training". Professional climber Chiara Hanke reveals which gear she uses to keep and stay fit at home and demonstrates her favourite exercises. Jetzt lesen

Iceland: Ice climbing in the Elven realm

Had enough of climbing indoors or on the ice tower? Then let's go ice climbing in Iceland - the insider winter tip for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Ben Weiler talks about his trip through a country full of contrasts. Jetzt lesen

Packing list for sport climbing

Packing for sport climbing? Our climbing packing list - making sure nothing gets left behind. Jetzt lesen

Climbing with Ortovox in Tasmania

"Have you ever heard of the Totem Pole in Tasmania?" One quick telephone call and a mere five weeks later, Sebastian was on his way to a breathtaking climbing trip. His story tells of his unforgettable climbing experiences! Jetzt lesen

Ice climbing packing list

Leaving something important behind when going ice climbing can lead to an uncomfortable situation! To ensure nothing goes wrong while ice climbing, we have compiled a helpful packing list! Jetzt lesen