Stories & Guides

Katherine Choong, the first Swiss woman to climb a 9a route, is looking for a new challenge. This challenge is called «Fly», is 550 meters long, consists of 20 pitches – the top three of which are graded 8b, 8c, and 8b+ – and is located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. Katherine's film «L'envol» shows the athlete climbing at her mental and physical limit, and the challenges and moments of happiness that a rope team brings with its own partner.

On September 9, 1999, exactly 25 years ago, Mammut athlete Stephan Siegrist together with mountaineers Evelyne Binsack, Hansruedi Gertsch, and Ralf Dujmovits, climbed the 1,800-meter-high Eiger North Face. There would have been nothing particularly remarkable about this achievement had it not been that the two rope teams were accompanied by 13 cameras.

The exceptional climber and Mammut athlete Jakob Schubert is in a class of his own: two Olympic bronze medals, six world championship titles and the highest level of difficulty ever mastered in lead climbing and bouldering. Find out in the film "Devotion" how Jakob became the most successful athlete of 2023.

Whether you’re a climbing pro or just getting started, wearing the right clothes is essential. In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to dress the part for your next outdoor adventure.

Our product team went on a mission to create the perfect sleeping bag series –comfortable, affordable and more resourceful. But did their dream actually come true?

When it comes to climbing, slings are the connecting link between you, the wall and your belay device – a symbiosis that requires both trust and a certain amount of technical know-how. Discover the fascinating world of slings and runners: From the many ways to use them down to how to choose the right one for your very own climbing adventure

Adam Ondra is likely to be known as the climber who succeeds at everything. An extraordinary talent who makes the most difficult routes look easy and never lets success fall by the wayside. Yet even Adam Ondra experiences failures. How he handled the 9a attempt at Cueva Negra in Montanejos and what this tells about honesty in climbing and with yourself.

Get a grip: With the right chalk, no slope(r) is too slippery. It's the ultimate must-have for passionate climbers, and an ever-present entity indoors and outdoors. Whether you’re into bouldering or rock climbing, we’ve put together a detailed guide on all the different chalks out there to help you find your perfect match.

Whether you’re hoping to scale lofty heights or want to show off your finest bouldering moves indoors: With the right climbing clothes, you’re all set for achieving peak performance. In this dedicated guide, we’ll give you the lowdown on the key items you need so you’re fully kitted out when you hit the great indoors.

According to UNESCO, mountaineering or alpinism is “the art of climbing up summits and walls, [which] involves physical, technical and intellectual abilities”. While it may sound pretty straightforward on paper, mountaineering is in fact one of the most challenging and demanding sports out there. In-depth knowledge of the terrain, climbing skills, resistance to cold and endurance are just some of the requirements it takes to make it all the way to the top. Here, we’ll tell you what comes with being a full-blooded alpinist, including 6 tips to help you build up the physical fitness and technical know-how you need to conquer your first summit.

Why settle for one summit when you can climb ten in one single trip? Join mountain enthusiasts Magne Svare and Ole Martin Storlien as they make their way through the rugged terrain of Jotunheim National Park. Is this adventure reserved only for the daring? Watch now and find out!

The matter of how much weight your hiking backpack should ideally have is not to be taken lightly. After all, once your back starts aching and your legs are slowly starting to give way, even the most enjoyable hike becomes a pain – literally. So whether you’re exploring the outdoors just for the day or embarking on a trekking tour spanning several days: we’ve got all the info you need to determine the right backpack weight for you, including handy tips on how to reduce it even further.