What are “Bothies” and how to use them when traveling
Bothies are free, simple shelters in remote mountain or woodland areas that anyone can use. But they can be more than just a place to sleep and shelter from the…
What does “route reading” mean in rock climbing and how to master it
Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to…
Rock climbing in Azerbaijan. Beshbarmag rock massif
Beshbarmag is a rock massif located 80 km northwest of Baku, 10 km before the city of Siyazan, not far from the coast of the Caspian Sea. The height of…
Andrzej Zawada – the founder of winter mountaineering in the Himalayas
Andrzej Zawada (1928–2000) was an outstanding Polish mountaineer, geophysicist, seismologist by education and expedition organizer, recognized worldwide as one of the founders of winter high-altitude mountaineering. Thanks to his vision…
The three best carabiners for Mountaineering and Rock Climbing in 2025
We bought nine of the best-selling carabiners and tested them on alpine routes, crags, and sport multi-pitch routes. Our team of experts has over 40 years of combined experience climbing,…
What criteria should you use to choose a rope for mountaineering and rock climbing
How to choose a mountaineering or rock climbing rope: key parameters, standards and tips for choosing equipment.
Interesting facts from the history of mountaineering nuts (The Nuts Museum)
For true connoisseurs of rock climbing and mountaineering, here are some fascinating facts from the history of mountaineering equipment.
The most exotic climbing routes in Capo Pecora, Italy
Exploration of the fabulous cliffs on the west coast of Italy by climbers and rock climbers has led to the emergence of 25 new exotic trad routes from 5a to…
Crack Climbing: technical tips for the beginner climber
How to climb cracks? There are several climbing techniques, depending on the size and shape of the crack. We want to tell you about this in this article.
Mistakes of the Masters in Mountaineering: Rappelling
Mistakes observed on descents from the mountain.
Crack Climbing Techniques: A Guide by Stevie Huston
Cracks come in all shapes and sizes from those so thin that you can hardly hammer anything into them, to huge chimneys that you can only climb out of by…
Ala-Archa, Free Korea Peak, History of climbing the North Face
Free Korea Peak is one of the most famous peaks of the former Soviet Union. Before the discovery of the 4810 peaks (Odessa Peak) in Karavshin and Ak-Su Peak in…
An international team of climbers has established a new extreme route on Mount Cuerno Norte in Chile
A team of climbers: Nicolas Navarrete from Ecuador, Sebastián Pelletti from Australia and Hernan Rodriguez Salas from Chile announced the discovery of a new route to the summit of Mount…
History of the emergence of mountain shelters (huts) in the Alps
In our large survey in issue 12/1967, we were primarily interested in the question of “the best thing in a mountain hut”. From the very beginning, it was clear to…
Ireland, Bray. Climbing Bray Head
Bray Head is a 241-metre-high coastal hill in northern County Wicklow, Ireland, between the towns of Bray and Greystones. It is part of the Wicklow Mountains and is a popular…
In Crimea, Emergencies Ministry employees dragged a seriously injured tourist through the mountains for 15 hours
In the Bakhchisarai region of Crimea, rescuers had to drag a seriously injured tourist across the mountainous terrain for 15 hours (!) after she suffered in one of the dangerous…
Via Ferrata Stairs Installed in Norway at 790 Meters
A suspended staircase located 790 meters above the sea bay was opened in the Norwegian village of Loen. The staircase consists of 120 steps and is 40 meters long.
Laugavegur Trail is the most beautiful and popular mountain route in Iceland
Laugavegur Trail – This route was included in the list of “20 best hiking routes in the world” by National Geographic. Laugavegur is located in the southwestern part of the…
The most beautiful lighthouses in the world
A lighthouse is a place where light is born and dies in an instant, and this is repeated over and over again. Since the time of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse,…
Bridges of Ross, County Clare – one of the most unique places in Ireland
Bridges of Ross – This solitary sea arch is the best example of the wild nature of West Clare. The top is covered in a green layer of grass, and…