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Alpinism

Climbing

Equipement

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

August

2026

Tube-style, assisted-braking, or Munter hitch: learn how each belay device works and pick the safest option for your next climb.

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Tutorial

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All drinking water sources on a map

Displays drinking water access points on your map so you'll never run out of water on the trail.

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Tutorial

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Download offline maps on Whympr

Offline Maps: Download areas from anywhere on Earth and travel without a data connection with Whympr

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Hiking

Alpinism

Whympr

Trail difficulty ratings for every hiking path, all on one map

Whympr introduces 2 new layers to display the difficulty ratings of all hiking trails around the world.

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Guard dog Map: 2 new features to help you hike with even more information

Hiking

Tutorial

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Guard dog Map: 2 new features to help you hike with even more information

Plan your hikes with peace of mind this summer in France and Switzerland with the new “guard dog zone” overlays

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Hiking

The most beautiful hikes around Mont Blanc with Vamos Topo Pros guides

Explore the most breathtaking hikes in the Mont Blanc massif with the Vamos guidebook, featuring detailed routes, hidden gems, and unforgettable alpine adventures.

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Ski touring

Whympr Slope Gradient Layer: The Key Tool to Read Mountain Terrain

What is a slope gradient layer? Why is it important for planning your mountain trips? How do you read it correctly? We cover everything you need to know in this article.

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