Choosing equipment and clothing forhiking and climbing

The main functions of sunglasses are to protect the eyes from bright light and ultraviolet radiation, as well as from possible mechanical damage. They will not be superfluous for any long-term outdoor activities, but when it comes to hiking and...

Today we will tell you how to choose a protective jacket made of membrane fabric. Membrane – It is a thin film that gives the fabric water-repellent and windproof properties, while allowing steam to pass through (which is what we...

Hello everyone, my name is Chetverik Stanislav.I work for the ExtremeGuide company. Most of the time I work as a guide on Elbrus and Kazbek. I have made 25 ascents of Elbrus, as well as 5 ascents of Kazbek. I...

IMPORTANT: On a trek, always take only your worn-in, tested boots; you shouldn’t buy them, for example, in Kathmandu 2 days before the trek, before the trek to Everest Base Camp. BRAND: Don’t think about it — it doesn’t matter...

Our team planned and completed a 4th category mountain hike in the North Caucasus, and we approached the preparation for it very meticulously. Since it was necessary to reduce the weight of personal equipment to a minimum, we thought more...