Tom Livingstone’s Latok I Expedition Kit List

You need to think about your gear before you head off into the mountains on an adventure. Mountain Equipment athlete Tom Livingstone gives an insight into what uses for his expeditions. Jetzt lesen

Avalanche reports – what are they really about?

Knowledge is power during winter - and above all it reduces the avalanche risk. One of the best sources for assessing the current avalanche conditions is the avalanche report. Bergzeit author Markus Stadler explains what information you will find in the reports and what differences there are between the individual services on offer. Jetzt lesen

This is what you need for cycling through winter

Winter is no real reason to hide your bike in the back of the shed - especially so if you have the right clothes. The text below will thus give you some great pointers on what to watch out for when choosing your jacket, trousers, underwear, and accessories, etc. for winter. Jetzt lesen

Winter hiking with kids

A snowball battle? Sure, that always works. But a winter hike with children? Here's how to have the most outdoor fun with your kids. Jetzt lesen

The Five Ten Hiangle Pro Climbing Shoe

Characteristics and specifics Adidas Five Ten has now added a professional model to its bestseller “Hiangle”. According to the manufacturer, the “Hiangle Pro” is a “bouldering shoe for professional demands when climbing at the highest levels of difficulty”. So what has this shoe really got on offer?… Jetzt lesen

Training for ski mountaineering in the off-season

Michele Boscacci: “Summer training means everything” Ski mountaineering has been part of my life since I was a child. Later it developed into a passion and fortunately, I was able to make it my profession as a sponsored athlete for La-Sportiva. But my training is not… 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

Allgäu – ice climbing a classic

What other years dreamed of for years became reality for the five participants of the Ice Climbing Alpine Camp with Camp/Cassin within two days - the ascent of the Rubihorn North Face. Mountain sports blogger and Bergzeit brand ambassador Erika Dürr/Ulligunde was present at the alpine camp and covers the ice climbing adventure in Allgäu for you. Jetzt lesen

Our favorite pieces for autumn, available here at Bergzeit

Autumn is here, autumn is here! But what do you actually wear in this partly unstable season? It’s already cold in the morning, the windows are already partly fogging up, while it gets summery warm at midday. Our Bergzeit experts will tell you here what their favorite pieces for autumn… Jetzt lesen

Washing functional clothing: All tips for keeping your base layers in good nick

The textile wonders, which are worn directly on the skin, cool the body during physical exercise and keep it warm in cold weather. You can only maintain their function with good care. And this is how you ought to wash your functional underwear: Keeping your gear working functionally,… Jetzt lesen

Primus – high-quality outfitter from Europe

In their small forge workshop, business partners F.W. Lindqvist and J.V. Svenson worked on the development of portable petroleum stoves. In March 1892 they started production of the first soot-free petroleum stove ever. They appropriately christened it "PRIMUS". Since then the brand has been developing durable quality products. Jetzt lesen

Shoe Size Charts: Size guide and conversion info

World wide, there are four shoe size systems that are used. We explain in our Buyer's Guide. Jetzt lesen