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Bikepacking for beginners: how to plan your first trip
Bike, bags and route planning: start your first bikepacking trip with the kit you already have, no pro setup needed.
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Climate change 2025: what the science shows today
2024 was the warmest year on record and the first full year above 1.5°C. A factual overview of where climate research stands, with the key figures.
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5 spring day rides in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Back on the bike: five signposted cycle routes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that are made for your first rides of spring.
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Planning a hut-to-hut hike: a guide for beginners
From choosing a route to packing your rucksack: how to plan your first hut-to-hut hike, with clear, practical advice for beginners.
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Wild swimming in Alpine lakes: 7 lakes, rules and safety
Clear water, mountain views and a cold rush: the rules, conservation basics and real risks of swimming in Alpine lakes, plus seven lakes in profile.
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Family hiking: how to choose routes that work for children
What really makes a hike child-friendly, which rule of thumb works and which routes suit which age. A practical guide for your family holidays.
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Five 3,000 m Alpine peaks you can hike without a via ferrata
Sulzkogel, Habicht, Säuleck, Kreuzspitze and Hochfeiler: five peaks above 3,000 metres in Austria and South Tyrol that you can reach on foot, no via ferrata needed.
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Gravel days: kit and three routes away from the road
Shoes, helmets, bikepacking bags, clothing and accessories for your gravel season, plus three routes you could ride this weekend.
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High-altitude mountaineering: the basics for beginners
High-altitude tours are no spontaneous adventure. Preparation, technique and respect for the glacier decide whether your day is memorable or dangerous.
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Avalanche basics: what you need to know off-piste
Heading off-piste this winter? Knowing about avalanches can save your life. This guide covers avalanche types, the avalanche forecast, emergency gear and how to move safely in the mountains.
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Hiking with a dog: rules, preparation and packing list
Make your hike with your dog safe and relaxed: the rules to check, step-by-step preparation and a complete packing list for both of you.
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Climate change in the Alps: what changed in 2025
Glaciers are vanishing, rockfall is increasing and routes are becoming impassable. Climate change is reshaping the Alps faster than expected, and here is where things stand.