My work contract will terminate at the end of December, and I plan to take around 3 sabbatical months to climb/ski/mountaineering.

I'm looking for a European city with a decent climbing gym and community, and nearby climbing, ski touring, and alpinism options. I will have a car, so moving is not a problem.

Ideally a not super expensive city (rent < 1k/month), with a good vibe and an airport close by (<100km). What would you suggest? Also, any website to find a studio/room in the area, thanks!

I wanted to get some opinions on this. I was wondering about using an ATC in guide mode as a progress capture for a haul system in crevasse rescue. Would there be a big difference in friction using an ATC in guide mode vs using the ATC as a prussik minding pulley?

Any dudes in Los Angeles area looking for a mountaineering buddy?

Hi everyone, I bought a pair of shoes from the Iranian brand Qartal. I’m planning to wear them on Lenin Peak. Has anyone used these shoes for high altitudes (7000+ meters)?

Anybody been on Pico de Orizaba recently and want to share a conditions report? Or know of a good resource to get such info? Thinking of planning a ski trip down there sometime in November while waiting (im)patiently for snow to start falling further north.

Feel free to DM me!

Does anyone have experience with fitting crampons (specifically for mixed climbing) to these boots. I have considered a pair of BD stingers but I don't want to pull the trigger before I know that I can make them fit. The boots are size 46, if that makes any difference.

Hey everyone! first post here, I'm looking for recommendations on preparatory climbs for Cerro Torre. Im (21M) based in the UK and been climbing for about two years on and off, exclusively in Wales and Scotland. In Wales, I spent two months climbing Crib Goch, Cadair Idris, Snowdon, Tryfan and some others, I spend another month in Scotland climbing Ben Nevis, An Teallach and some others.

I'm committed to spending the next 4-5 years preparing for Cerro Torre. i know that this goal might be a bit too far fetched, but im willing to put in the time, money (if i have enough) and effort to do this, If you have any suggestions for climbs that could help me build the skills and experience I need for Cerro Torre and just general advice on my mountaineering goals, I’d love to hear them!

Thanks in advance!

I did a mountaineering Outward Bound in the South San Juans over the summer, and the only really technical peak we did was Jagged. I tried to take in as much knowledge as I could, and learned about trad gear and how to build anchors with them, and a bit about snow travel, but that was about it.

What would be the best path to learning more about mountaineering? I’ve been reading through freedom of the hills after talking with a friend of my neighbor who used to mountaineer some time ago, but haven’t really been able to get a whole lot of knowledge directly from him yet.

I’ve been looking into courses through alpine ascents international, but would like to learn and apply as much as I can on my own, how much do you really take away from those courses/what would be the best company or body and course area for actually acquiring knowledge?

Soonish I’ll be going to a lead climbing course from a local gym, and I’ve been thinking about getting a remsboard or making something similar, but that’s all I have lined up at this time.

What is a typical kind of progression towards mountaineering independently?

What kind of gear would be advisable to pick up? (I have typical backpacking things, as well as rock climbing stuff for top rope in a gym)

Good evening Reddit folk,

So, I am starting to plan my summer vacation for 2025, and I want to combine two of my favorite sports: climbing and cycling. I have some experience in both separately but have not done them together yet. I am from the Netherlands and was feeling a challenge for this summer to Cycle to the Alps (France or Switzerland) and then do some alpine climbing and then continue my journey by bike towards Austria and meet up with a friend over there.

I was wondering if anyone has done something like this before and could maybe help me out.
Thanks in advance!

Hi. Ciao tutti.

I live in Italy. Wondering what are the most fun and not extreme mountains from Courmayeur to Bolzano. I live in Milan. I have skis. I do not want to ice climb.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I would like to ask you for advice on possible clothing to buy, preferably from decathlon without having to spend too much.

I have these shorts, maybe they can still be good, right?

https://www.decathlon.it/p/pantalon...curo/_/R-p-343391?mc=8771476&c=grigio-carbone

For shoes, I have these here but I think they are rather summery:

Men's mountain shoes NH100 dark blue

I would need a coat:

Men's SH500 trekking jacket, green and black | -10°C

https://www.decathlon.it/p/men's-sh500-trekking-jacket-green-and-black-10degc/_/R-p-331992?mc=8801583

Men's SH100 waterproof trekking jacket, olive green | -5°C

https://www.decathlon.it/p/giacca-t...ile-verde-oliva-5degc/_/R-p-307205?mc=8545278

I don't know if the waterproof one is better or not, in theory I wouldn't go to the mountains if the weather is bad but tell me what you think.

NH500 men's trekking jacket waterproof beige/blue

https://www.decathlon.it/p/giacca-trekking-uomo-nh500-impermeabile-blu-jeans/_/R-p-334354?mc=8650027

this one is light but useful because it's waterproof

then could this fleece be useful to put under the coat or is there a risk that it will be too hot?

https://www.decathlon.it/p/pile-montagna-uomo-mh100-grigio/_/R-p-312360?mc=8772946

I usually go hiking in Lazio, Abruzzo with altitudes that reach a maximum of 2900m ... I have experience in the mountains only in summer, so I would need some advice on buying products for the winter.

Hi all, I recently got an Apple Watch S10 to track runs, basic activities, and sleep. I chose the standard model since I wanted a low-profile watch I could also wear to bed. Currently, I’m in Chamonix and just completed a 300m multi-pitch climb, along with a North face climb, which I tracked using the Hiking mode.

The problem is that when I’m on the belay, the watch picks up tiny movements as actual “steps,” which makes the track way longer—almost double compared to my girlfriend’s Garmin/Suunto. Otherwise, battery life has been solid, even in cold weather.

Does anyone know of a third-party app that tracks mountaineering, alpinism, or climbing better than the built-in Hiking mode? Ideally, it would also sync with Strava. Thanks in advance!

m6 Solar yesterday

Hey, I tried and failed to find any mountaineering clubs in NYC so decided to start one with a couple friends! First event is going to be in Chelsea on November 13th. Will be great to meet others who are into the hobby, share stories, learn from each other, and maybe even find partners for training or climbs! Link below:

https://www.meetup.com/mountaineering-club-of-new-york/events/304286540/

Hallo, im looking for a Backpack for mountaineering wich meets all the following criterias.

30-45l Sidepocket Side-Straps 2 IceAxeHolders Additional Openening Hip-Belt with 1 Sidepocket Removable Top-Bag (for additional volume)

... so basically something like the Deuter Expedtition 45, but with an additonal openening / side zipper etc.

Does anyone know any Backpack which meets alle the criteria? I somehow always find myself missing 1-2 points... Thanks!

Ive lived in Alaska pretty much my whole life but my mountain adventures on foot are pretty much done only in the summer. I’ve done mountains like bashful, I’ve done harder routes of williwaw, ptarmigan, and north suicide but nothing past class 4+ scrambling. I do also have experience rock climbing, mostly sport and I’ve been trad climbing like once on a super easy route. I want to get in to doing more difficult routes up mountains in the wintertime with more ice/mixed climbing. I do a lot of backcountry skiing and I’ve taken AVY1, and taking 2 in December so that’s kind of my winter mountain experience. I recently got both ice climbing crampons and ice tools so I really want to get out and use them once the conditions settle down in mid November up in the mountains. I’m pretty much just looking for some beginner alpine/mixed routes in Alaska, very much preferably close to Anchorage since that’s where I live but I’m willing to drive up to the Alaska range once or twice this winter. Also I’d definitely be interested if anyone has any courses they’d recommend. I’m probably gonna be taking the winter climbing technique’s clinic at the rock gym in a few weeks but any other courses I’d also be interested in. I also have some good buddies to do stuff with who have much more experience than I do especially with this type of stuff, so I won’t be doing this all alone, I’m asking kind of for the both of us so that we have some ideas of good routes near anchorage for me to learn from him. Thanks 🙏 Edit: also, I’ve read freedom of the hills and I am familiar with glacier travel (at least in the summer months) other than that idk what to say in terms of experience for the winter, lots of backcountry skiing and I’m avy certed

Couldn't find many reviews online.

For our high school Capstone Project, we are required to engineer a device that could help solve an issue that many people encounter (Me and my Team are in a STEM Academy, hence the Capstone Project needing to be related to engineering). Our team have decided to make a device that could help to more efficiently and cost effective solution to clean rope as research has shown that dirty rope can be weakened by up to 30%, we would really appreciate it if people could fill our form as we need survey response to get an idea about how impactful our product could potentially be that would be greatly appreciated.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd1sGDmNUuz4WSae17u4uFL6ShPLzMv8A1jv92B95qJeRCgQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Curious to know what mountains in Europe anyone would recommend for a beginner probably next summer, I have experience in Scotland doing some munros however low winter experience. I’d be going with a guide aswell

I'm trying to execute on some plans for big technical routes in Patagonia and Alaska over the next few years but having a hard time finding partners. Its been relatively easy finding trad and ice partners but very difficult for anything out-of-state (based in CO) let alone out of the country. People that have done unguided trips on technical mountains: how did you find your partners?

So i posted a similar thing in the Ice climbing subreddit, but basically just wondering if there is anyone from WNY on here that climbs or is into alpinism? It's really hard to find anyone who climbs, in any form, where I live (hour south of Buffalo) and would love to know if there is anyone who climbs or is even just interested in conversation about alpinism from around my area. Hope everyone is going well!!

I am fairly new to winter walking and was wondering if these boots are crampon compatible and if so, I am size 10 so what size do I need and what type I need? Any info much appreciated

I am hoping to climb Khan Tengri in the spring of 2026, and wanted to know what the conditions tend to be like. I realize that the general climbing season tends to be july through august, but was unable to ascertain the feasibility of instead climbing it in May.

I am a very strong climber and will have additional significant experience on both glacial terrain (rainier, baker, colorado 14ers during winter and spring season) as well as taken courses on mountaineering in the colorado rockies. I plan on acclimatizing with additional glacial climbs in Almaty to reduce the length of the weather window required for a summit attempt.

Is it feasible to try and find a guide who would be willing to attempt it in May?

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Hi all! Need help deciding on my first pair of ice tools. For info I am not an ice climber, and more into classic and technical mountaineering. Looking for a pair to climb mixed routes and vertical ice, no overhangs(maybe occasionally). Took my liking to Grivel North Machines Carbon, but in Nimsdai edition with katana picks, since the Grivel ones are prone to dulling, it seems. Also looking at Cassin/Camp X-Dream Alpine, but it looks too aggressive to me and not very versatile(at least for my goals) Will be happy to hear from ya all! Thx!