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Markha Valley Trek Guide: What I Wish I Knew Before Attempting It
"I didn’t go to the Markha Valley to find myself. I just needed to know if I could handle it." It was my first Himalayan trek. I'd never been that high, never camped that cold, never gone that far with no option to quit halfway. But that was the point. I didn’t...
5 Outdoor Team Events for your company summer
Teamevents: 5 ideas for this summerTeam events are a great opportunity to promote collaboration and working together on challenges. This improves team spirit and strengthens mutual trust. A team and company event can also help to ensure that all employees are...
Flying with avalanche backpack: The complete guide
Are you planning a ski tour to Norway or a freeride trip to Japan and wondering how to get your avalanche backpack safely to your destination? This detailed Exped Tribe Guide tells you everything you need to know about transporting your avalanche airbag in an...
The Alpinist Mindset: Survival Psychology Behind Climbing Mountains
“The fittest shall survive and the weakest shall die. But what if the fittest has a death wish?” That’s what many people assume about alpinists—that they’ve got a death wish. A desire to go out with a bang, chasing a badge of bravado. Because what else could...
Salbit South Ridge + Takala – Alpine Climbing
A view of the crux from the south ridgeSalbitschijen: climbing the most beautiful ridge of the Alps Peak: Salbitschijen, Uri Height: 2985 m Difficulty: 6a, (5c obl.) Protections: Ok (alpine) Material: 50 m single rope or half ropes, 10 quickdraws Mobile protections:...
Guest Articles about travel and mountain sports: Guidelines
Overview If you would like to write a guest post for us, we have put together a little guide for you here. We are always happy to receive interesting guest posts that deal with mountain sports or adventure travel, but other helpful travel topics are also welcome....
Altitude acclimatization: tips for safe mountaineering
The fascination of the mountains attracts thousands of mountaineers to high altitudes every year. However, the ascent to these regions also harbours risks: The first symptoms of altitude sickness can occur from as low as 2500 metres. To reach the summit safely...
4000m peaks for beginners – Guideline
With a mountain guide on your first 4000 meter peak: A dream that becomes reality!Discover the world of the Alps with a 4000-meter peak for beginners Welcome to the heart of the Alps! There are a total of 48 4000-metre peaks on Swiss soil alone. But there are 82 in...
4000 of the Alps: a list of the 82 4000ers
All 4000ers of the Alps listed by altitude The ultimate list to plan your next 4000 meter peak with our mountain guides in Switzerland or abroad!Discover the world of the Alps with a 4000-meter peak for beginners Welcome to the heart of the Alps! There are a...
Edelrid: new rope party with Exped Tribe
Today we are proud to present our new partner for technical equipment Edelrid! The Edelrid brand needs no introduction to mountaineers and climbers: founded in 1863, the rope factory is now known worldwide for its high-quality equipment, whether for ice climbing,...