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Abenteuer mitten in Europa: Mit dem Mountainbike über die Alpen
Der Alpencross ist eines der letzten großen Abenteuer für Mountainbiker in Europa. Hier gibt es nach überschaubarer Anreise schroffe Wildnis zu erleben und reichlich Höhenmeter zu bezwingen. Wir widmen der Faszination und Geschichte einen Beitrag. Tipps und eine Packliste helfen bei Deiner Planung.
RACE ACROSS THE ALPS – Lukas Kaufmann
Mein Name ist Lukas Kaufmann, ich bin 27 Jahre alt und nahm Mitte Juni erfolgreich am härtesten Rennrad-Eintagesrennen der Welt teil. Es freut mich riesig, dass ich nun meine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit euch teilen darf.
Ride Free! Mountainbike-Legende Richie Schley im Interview
Richie Schley ist eine MTB-Legende. Seit den Neunzigerjahren als Mountainbike-Profi aktiv, gilt er als einer der Begründer der Freeride-Bewegung. Seit 2020 gehört Richie zum Kreis der VAUDE-Athleten. Wir haben mit ihm über seine Wurzeln, seinen neuen Kurzfilm und seine Ausrüstung gesprochen…
Val d’Aran – Dicovering mountainbike trails in Spain
Val d’Aran lies in the northwestern part of Catalonia, in the heart of the Pyrenees where 30% of the territory is more than 2,000m high. The mountains surrounding the valley form a natural barrier which is a very important fact in its history, culture and climate. A perfect place for mountainbiking.
Rail & Trail – mit der Bahn zu den schönsten Trails im Schwarzwald
Das Schienennetz in Deutschland beträgt laut kurzer Internetrecherche über 38.000 Kilometer. Wie viele Kilometer sich hierzulande in Form von Trails durch die Wälder schlängeln lässt sich nicht so einfach herausfinden. Doch eines ist klar: selbst hier, direkt vor unserer Haustüre sind es enorm viele
Einmal mit dem Fahrrad um die Welt – ohne Training, ohne Testfahrt, ohne je eine Radreise gemacht zu haben. 43.600km, 41 Länder, 2 Jahre
Dennis hörte mit 24 zum ersten Mal überhaupt vom Radreisen und war sofort Feuer und Flamme: Mit dem Rad um die Welt, die wahrscheinlich beste Entscheidung seines Lebens. Zwei Jahre lang umrundete er in 43.600km einmal unseren Planeten. Entstanden ist dabei der Kinofilm „Besser Welt als Nie”.
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The Story
The picture was taken on the summit of Marmolada after an ascent of the Vinatzer/Messner on the south wall. We didn’t reach the summit until 10:00 p.m. so we bivouacke (planned) there. We woke up to this riot of color …
The Photographer
Ralf Gantzhorn was born in 1964, holds a M.S. in Geology – and has even worked as a geologist (as an independent consultant in the contamination sector). He has been climbing since 1983 and working as a photographer since 1985. As a northern German, he is always torn between the far too distant mountains and the fresh sea air, but he’s found a compromise in Scandinavia, Scotland and Patagonia (where he has now spent over three years). He enjoys organizing trips in areas where unfamiliar vistas – which haven’t already been photographed 1000 times – lure from every corner. He often experiences his images as far too static, but then is pleased with the abundance of triangles in the structure and the fantastic light.
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The Story
OK, it’s the most famous glacier in the world. You can’t expect solitude here; every fifteen minutes a busload of tourists is released in the direction of the viewing platforms. And yet the sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia with its 4-km wide and 60 m high escarpment has something touching, something incomprehensible about it. It is a natural spectacle that takes your breath away and that instinctively describes the relationship between man and nature. Humility and tranquil joy of existence seizes every viewer.
The Photographer
Ralf Gantzhorn was born in 1964, holds a M.S. in Geology – and has even worked as a geologist (as an independent consultant in the contamination sector). He has been climbing since 1983 and working as a photographer since 1985. As a northern German, he is always torn between the far too distant mountains and the fresh sea air, but he’s found a compromise in Scandinavia, Scotland and Patagonia (where he has now spent over three years). He enjoys organizing trips in areas where unfamiliar vistas – which haven’t already been photographed 1000 times – lure from every corner. He often experiences his images as far too static, but then is pleased with the abundance of triangles in the structure and the fantastic light.
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