Having used both the Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 and the Osprey Kestrel 58 extensively, this comparison is based on my own first-hand experience.
Join our Dolomites Visitors Hub Facebook group
Join our Dolomites Visitors Hub on Facebook to connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts and share tips, photos, and experiences!How to start mountain climbing
This page provides some general but essential instructions and tips for those who are looking for an answer to the question how to start mountain climbing. I myself started mountaineering almost 40 years ago, so I feel I could say something about this activity. Read more...Dolomites Solo Book
This ebook documents fifteen years of my solo mountaineering in the Dolomites, starting in 2010 with my first visit and my ascent of Marmolada. Read more...Livigno Peaks Book
This book provides first-hand data for eight major peaks. I include practical and clear information on parking, start points, timings, terrain. Read more...Featured Posts

35 Austrian Bivouac Shelters: Interactive Map
Here you have my interactive map with 35 bivouac shelters in the Austrian Alps, all with coordinates and external links for more detailed information.

Dolomites Solo: My New Book
This ebook documents fifteen years of my solo mountaineering in the Dolomites, starting in 2010 with my first visit and my ascent of Marmolada.

Monte Paterno (Paternkofel) Traverse: Innerkofler-De Luca Via Ferrata
I climbed Monte Paterno by walking from the car parking below Lago d’Antorno to Rifugio Locatelli and then to the summit. After that I traversed the mountain and descended toward Rifugio Lavaredo.
