Mountaineering

Climbing has finally made it almost 30 years after the demonstration competition at the 1992 Olympic Winter Games in Albertville: in 2020, the world's climbing elite will be competing for Olympic gold in Tokyo. A boost for the sport - but also for manufacturers and retailers?

Andy Holzer is blind. He has succeeded in climbing Mount Everest. In an interview with OutDoor Society, he tells his overwhelming story and about his hard journey to his big goal.

Jost Kobusch wants to climb Mount Everest solo this winter without additional oxygen. In part 2 of our Instaview he talks about the preparation, his doubts and the highest Christmas of his life.

Mountaineering and climbing in the Alps is officially intangible cultural heritage. Unesco has approved an application from three Alpine countries. Alpinism is not the first sport to make it onto the list.

Jost Kobusch is currently perhaps the most discussed mountaineer in the world. What's the matter with you? Because he wants to climb Mount Everest in winter 2019/2020 solo. OutDoor Society accompanies his project.

OutDoor Society presents eight super-light products that warm so well that you almost wish for eternal November

Alpine sports are booming. And more and more inexperienced outdoor enthusiasts are putting themselves in danger recklessly. A conversation with Hansi Stöckl, who wants to prepare mountain rookies better

Why fear can be a good motivation and how to learn from small adventures: Interview with extreme mountaineer Jost Kobusch.

Trying to take the perfect photo of a dreamlike environment can drive many hobby photographers mad. Franz Sußbauer has six simple tips on how to capture the most beautiful places on earth with your camera.

Climb any mountain with a paraglider in your backpack and glide down into the valley. Or on to the next cabin. Our author has bought a hiking umbrella - and simply tried it out