Knowledge

Less stress, a stronger heart, better mood. Why a day in the mountains does measurably more for you than the same effort on a treadmill.

You ride road and you are eyeing gravel? Here is what genuinely changes on the switch, what you can bring with you and which parts have to be new.

For every 1,000 metres of altitude, UV radiation increases by up to 18%. Snow reflects 90% of UV rays. What research reveals about UV risks in mountain sports and how to protect yourself effectively.

MIPS is more than a yellow logo inside a helmet. The protection system reduces rotational forces in angled impacts. Here’s how the technology works.

2024 was the warmest year on record. The 1.5°C threshold was exceeded for the first time, and the CO2 budget is shrinking. A factual overview of the current state of climate research, with all the key figures and facts.

From green electricity to hydrogen-powered snow groomers: which Alpine ski resorts really do something for the environment, and where the greenwashing starts.

Washing synthetic ski clothing releases hundreds of thousands of microfibres into wastewater. These tips can reduce the impact by up to 90%.

Compression clothing promises faster recovery and better performance. But how much is marketing, and what do studies actually prove? An evidence-based overview.