It all starts with a plan. Knowing how to avoid the storm. And if that doesn't work out? Then follow a few last-resort moves.

Look up and you'll see the future. Because there's no such thing as a storm out of nowhere. Know your clouds and you'll know what's heading your way.

Expect hospitality, and show responsibility in return. When staying at a hut, in a winter room or a bivouac shelter, certain customs are respected.

Is a T-shirt made of recycled polyester real sustainability? Doesn't sustainability start with what money can't buy? With your values?

A greeting in the mountains means more than you'd think down in the valley. It's a gesture of safety, respect and belonging. Find out why it's right to say “Ahoj!”

The cold creeps in. And once you start losing feeling in your hands and feet, it's no longer just about comfort. It's about your safety. Be prepared and stay out of trouble.

The mountains used to be a refuge from noise. A place where you could finally breathe out. And today? We have to fight for our peace and quiet again. How?

Everyone has to go sometimes. Some people bury it, while others leave little presents behind. Let's talk about what usually only gets whispered about.

Documents, money. Clothes, electronics. Digital data. On the road you have to be ready for anything – and think ahead. Here are tried-and-tested tips from the field.

A slightly different list of mountain literature. No record-breaking feats or pushing limits. We pick books about ordinary human lives – in the mountains and in nature.

The pilgrimage to Santiago. Which route to choose, where you'll sleep, what you mustn't forget and what's better left at home?

The winter mountains always have a surprise in store. Find out what to pack so you can deal with problems or, better still, prevent them.