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Rocódromo

Multi-company table at home

If you have decided to train with a multi-deck board at home, here are the things you need to know about the...

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Escalada

How to choose climbing shoes

If you're wondering how to choose climbing jacks, the question you should first ask yourself is...

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Protecting your backpack from the rain / Photo: Frantisek Duris
Mochila

How to protect your backpack from the rain

In this article we will give you some tips on how to effectively protect your backpack from the rain while hiking.

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How to choose the right crampons for your activity / Photo: @leiregoitia_ (Instagram)
Piolet y crampones

How to choose the right crampons for your activity

How to choose the right crampons for the type of activity I am going to do.

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Camino de Santiago / Photo: Jorge Luis Ojeda
Montaña

Wearing trekking shoes on the Camino de Santiago

Choosing the right pair of shoes for the Camino de Santiago is essential to enjoy the experience.

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How to clean a mountain backpack / Photo: Blaise Vonlanthen
Montaña

How to clean a mountain backpack

Here are some tips on how to clean and maintain your travel companion for many years to come.

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Mountain bivouac covers / Photo: Rolf Steinmann [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Montaña

Mountain bivouac covers

Don't you know what these covers are? They are a type of cover for sleeping bags, which are prepared for sleeping outdoors, without the need for a tent.

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How to choose ski touring boards / Photo: Flo Maderebner
Material

How to choose ski touring boards

Nowadays, skiing materials and equipment are becoming more and more sophisticated and specialised. This guide will make it much easier for you to choose your new ski touring boards.

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Viajes | Material

24 original gifts for travellers

If a friend or relative of yours is a passionate traveller, here are the best gift ideas: what better than gifts that will be of great use to them during their escapades and adventures around the world.

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Choosing the best ice axe / Photo: Greg Rakozy
Montaña

Choosing the best ice axe

The choice of ice axe depends on the activity you are going to do. Our guide below will help you make the best choice.

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Great gifts for skiers and snowboarders
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20 great gifts for skiers and snowboarders

You want to surprise a skier or snowboarder and give them the best gift in the world, but you don't know what you can buy, then keep reading this article because today we bring you an interesting list with gifts and gadgets for snow sports.

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Basic ski-touring equipment / Photo: Skeeze (pixabay)
Material

Basic ski mountaineering equipment

The snow and the cold mean that equipment specially designed for skiing is necessary for the practice of this sport.

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Climbing backpacks / Photo: Mar Bocatcat (Unsplash)
Escalada

Climbing backpacks: buying guide & comparison

Do you need to buy a climbing backpack and need advice on your choice? Our guide below introduces you to the best items on the market.

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Trekking and hiking / Photo: Wenni Zhou
Montaña

Fleeces. Information, buying guide and comparison

Practically everyone knows what fleece liners are, and we are most certainly familiar with the...

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Merino wool clothing in the mountains / Photo: Patagonia
Material

Merino wool clothing for the mountains: everything you need to know and how to care for it.

When you buy mountain clothing, you want it to provide the necessary warmth, to dry moisture as quickly as possible and to act as an insulator. To meet these requirements, brands choose to use merino wool or synthetic fibres in the manufacture of clothing.

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Worldwide maps based on OpenStreetMap for Garmin devices

Download free GPS maps from around the world for Garmin devices.

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How to wash a sleeping bag
Montaña

How to wash your sleeping bag: useful and practical tips

The sleeping bag, whether it is made of synthetic material or feather, is a delicate item, so we must follow some guidelines to wash it properly.

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Second layer in the mountains / Photo: Hunter Bryant
Material

How to choose your second mountain layer

Wearing a second layer garment is essential to keep the body warm in cold or winter situations. New materials have appeared on the market from the evolution of Polartec itself, as well as new garment concepts.

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Everything you need to know to choose an ultralight tent / Photo: Eddie Lawhead
Camping

Everything you need to know about choosing an ultralight tent

Ultralight tents are an ideal solution for keeping your backpack light and comfortable during a trekking trip; here are some tips on how to keep weight to a minimum, with the various factors you can consider to avoid carrying more weight than necessary.

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Umbrellas for mountaineers: the pros and cons of using them in the mountains
Montaña

Umbrellas for mountaineers: the pros and cons of using them in the mountains

Umbrellas in the mountains. We will show you the pros and cons of using them and give you some useful tips for the safe use of trekking umbrellas.

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Everything you need to know to pack an ultra-lightweight backpack / Photo: Cody Black
Montaña

Everything you need to know to pack an ultra-lightweight backpack

Carrying an ultra-light backpack for hiking or camping has many advantages, here are some tips on how to make your backpack lighter, so you can have a more comfortable, faster trip that can even take you further, and reduce the risk of aches and pains.

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How to choose clothes for trail running / Photo: Brian Erickson (unsplash)
Running

How to choose trail running clothing

In this article we'll tell you about the characteristics of trail running clothing. Our next guide introduces you to the best items on the market.

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Running

Reducing injuries, the key to the evolution of sports footwear?

In this article we will talk about the evolution of running shoes to understand why running shoes are the way they are today.

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Sports watches for the mountains / Photo: Tim Foster
Material

The best mountain sports watches

In the guide all your doubts and concerns will be clarified. In addition, we will show you the best watches that are sure to suit your activity and your pocket.

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Camino de Santiago | Mochila

Backpack for the Camino de Santiago: Which is the best one?

On any trip you take, the closest travel companion you'll have...

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Extreme Minimalism: why you'll love (or hate) using a bivouac cover in the mountains

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If you prioritise lightness, technical simplicity and minimalism in predictable weather conditions, a bivouac cover can become your ideal shelter.

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