Choosing equipment and clothing forhiking and climbing

The primary function of sunglasses is to protect the eyes from bright light and ultraviolet radiation, as well as from potential mechanical damage. They’re a useful accessory for any extended outdoor activity, but when it comes to hiking and climbing,...

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: When hiking in the mountains, always take only your own worn-in, tested boots. You shouldn’t buy them, for example, in Kathmandu two days 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...