Tag: Alpinism
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
How to choose the best hiking boots
Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking boots finding the best hiking…
The various types of climbing on rock and ice
There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking up a steep slope of…
Reinhold Messner – 14 peaks over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen
In the world of mountaineering, only a handful of people can be proud of the fact that they managed to conquer most of the world…
Reinhold Messner – one the first climbers to ascend all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen
In the world of mountaineering, only a handful of people can be proud of the fact that they managed to conquer most of the world…
The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world
Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the world. These are a family…
The Adventures of the First Man to Climb the Alps
When history is taught at school, students generally get the cleanest version of what happened. For example, when someone discovered a new land, the part…