Category Archives: KletterRetter Blog

This year at KletterRetter, we’re celebrating Wild Friday by giving back to nature!

On Wild Friday, you’ll receive a 10% discount on your order, and we’ll donate an additional 10% to Rewilding Europe to support the rewilding of European landscapes. Why Rewilding? Rewilding means giving nature the space it needs to thrive again. It’s about creating more wild places, bringing back wildlife, and fostering natural processes across our […]

Interview with KletterRetter founder David Holmes

Hi David! Could you briefly introduce yourself? Hi, I’m David, originally from Australia, and I now live with my family in the beautiful Black Forest region in southern Germany. I founded KletterRetter in 2012 with the vision of creating high-quality skincare and climbing accessories for the climbing community, while promoting sustainability.

KletterRetter Sunscreen SPF 30 – Fun in the sun

Whether you’re climbing, hiking, or spending a day at the lake, anyone active outdoors needs reliable sun protection. Our new KletterRetter Sunscreen SPF 30 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor adventures. Offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection along with skin-soothing ingredients like panthenol and calendula, this sunscreen not only shields you from harmful […]

The Thrill of Olympic Sport Climbing: A Guide to the Rules and Format

Editoral: Sport climbing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, bringing the thrilling world of climbing to a global audience. This dynamic sport combines agility, strength, and strategy, challenging athletes to scale walls of varying difficulty. The Olympic format features three disciplines: Speed, Bouldering, and Lead. Here’s an in-depth look at the rules […]

Nina Schlesener in focus: at home in the mountains

Hello everyone! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Nina Schlesener, a certified mountain guide who navigates through all disciplines in the mountains. However, her absolute favorite is exploring the world of climbing, especially during long alpine tours around the globe. Her ultimate dream is to find perfect crack lines that aesthetically traverse […]

Julian Söhnlein in focus: pushing the boundaries

Hey people! Today, we’re excited to introduce Julian Söhnlein, a passionate climber who dedicates himself to developing and pioneering new routes. Julian loves the challenge that stretches between the impossible and the possible – precisely what captivates and motivates him. And even on challenging days, there are projects where he admits they might be better […]

Nika Potapova in focus: the journey of a world class climber

Nika Potapova, also known as “little shark,” passionately dives into the world of climbing as a World Cup athlete. Her heart beats not only for climbing but also for music, traveling the world to meet new people and experience different cultures. Moreover, she is a big lover of tomatoes and coffee – a colorful mix […]