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Information, advice, recommendations and lots of articles to help you get to know Whympr and the mountain world better.

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

Alpinism

Climbing

Equipement

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

14

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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New: you can now share your adventures on Instagram straight from Whympr!

Tutorial

Whympr

New: you can now share your adventures on Instagram straight from Whympr!

02

October

2025

You can now super easily share your adventures on Instagram! Want us to show you how?

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So... A Year Without FATMAP?

Ski touring

Whympr

So... A Year Without FATMAP?

01

October

2025

A year ago, FATMAP closed its doors. A look back one year later.

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Fly over routes in 3D: see, relive and share outings like never before

Whympr

Fly over routes in 3D: see, relive and share outings like never before

15

September

2025

With our new ‘Fly Over Your Route’ feature, you can now see outings in 3D like you’re really there! Check it out

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Whympr’s upgrading its 3D engine for even smoother maps

Whympr

Whympr’s upgrading its 3D engine for even smoother maps

08

September

2025

Discover the smooth new 3D map in the app!

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Behind the Scenes of Climbing: Everything About Establishing Routes, Rebolting, and Writing Guidebooks

Equipement

Climbing

Whympr

Behind the Scenes of Climbing: Everything About Establishing Routes, Rebolting, and Writing Guidebooks

26

August

2025

Find out how a climbing route is set up, rebolted, and documented in a guidebook

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New! A single subscription that brings together the best maps of the Italian Alps

Hiking

New! A single subscription that brings together the best maps of the Italian Alps

01

August

2025

Looking for the perfect subscription to explore the Alps? Whympr has you covered.

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New Vamos Guidebook: 50 Stunning Climbing Routes Within One Hour of Chamonix (Also Available on Whympr)

Climbing

Whympr

New Vamos Guidebook: 50 Stunning Climbing Routes Within One Hour of Chamonix (Also Available on Whympr)

03

July

2025

New: 50 beautiful climbing routes to discover around Chamonix.

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The Calanques: a must-visit destination for climbing in France

Climbing

Whympr

The Calanques: a must-visit destination for climbing in France

25

June

2025

Discover climbing in the Calanques, one of France’s most iconic destinations, from legendary multi-pitch routes and deep-water soloing to the red sandstone of Cap Canaille.

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5 Lesser-Known Climbing Crags to Explore in France This Summer

Climbing

5 Lesser-Known Climbing Crags to Explore in France This Summer

11

June

2025

We’ve cooked up a list of 5 hidden climbing gems where the rock is wild, the views are epic, and the crowds are... blissfully elsewhere.

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