by Geir Mjosund 18/03/2016
Suunto Traverse is your ideal friend on treks into the wild. Be curious and discover new places. The integrated GPS and GLONASS navigation of the Traverse help you plan your hikes and to find your way.
Gasherbrum II – 8000er – 13th
by Kuba Bogdanski 16/03/2016
Gasherbrum II: The 8000ers / eight-thousanders are the only mountains with a death zone, where the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is insufficient to sustain human life, therefore called the death zone. About 30% of the oxygen you find at sea level. They are all are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan and are the only mountains in the world over 8000 meters.
Garmin Fenix 3 – Review
by Geir Mjosund 11/03/2016
We run, swim, hike, climb and go to high altitudes. Garmin Fenix 3 is not only is the the first smartwatch that is really capable of keeping track all those activities, but it’s also the first smartwatch that helps us become better at them.
Shishapangma – 8000er – 14th
by Kuba Bogdanski 09/03/2016
Shishapangma: The 8000ers / eight-thousanders are the only mountains with a death zone, where the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is insufficient to sustain human life, therefore called the death zone. About 30% of the oxygen you find at sea level. They are all are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan and are the only mountains in the world over 8,000 meters.
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Mountain Training at Sea Level – 6 Tips
by Geir Mjosund 06/03/2016
Not all climbers and mountaineers have the advantage and access to the mountains. We look west, east, north, south envying those that get to climb each weekend and benefits from a life at altitude however there’s something to be mentioned for living on sea level. Mountain Training is about being creative.
Expedition Books – Our Top 10
by Geir Mjosund 02/03/2016
We all love to read. Reading expands our knowledge and make us dream about the future and where it may take us. Mtxplore have a taste in books about Mountaineering and Expeditions. Check out our Top 10 Expedition Books.
Mont Blanc
by Geir Mjosund 10/09/2015
Mont Blanc (French) / Monte Bianco (Italian), meaning the White Mountains, and is with its 4810 meters Western Europe’s highest mountain.
Kazbek
by Geir Mjosund 21/05/2015
The Caucasus mountain range is for many an unknown chapter. And if they have heard of this mountain range that stretches from the Black Sea in the west to the Caspian Sea in the east it is probably because they associate it with Europe’s highest mountain Elbrus. However, what many do not know is that the Caucasus is not only located in Russia, but extends through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.
Small but tough – with Douchebags
by Kuba Bogdanski 15/03/2015
Today I would love to introduce you the Douchebags Base 15L, small but roomy backpack which has been my daily companion for last few weeks.
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MtXplore Update
by Geir Mjosund 18/02/2015
First of all the mtxplore team want to apologize for the lack of updates really, to be honest we have been very busy with testing products, as we just don’t want to write a review without testing the product through some really though testing, as we feel we should be fair both to the product and our readers.
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