Hikers always have too many questions  and doubts when it comes to what clothes to wear for hiking. Because of weather conditions, which dramatically change over the course of the day, choosing the right clothes is a very important part of the process. 

Tim Mueller is a climber, an alpinist, and a photographer. He started climbing young, approximately 12 years ago, at the tender age of 8 and today he is a professional climber. "While it used to be something I did for fun, a hobby, I quickly discovered my passion and excitement for it. With climbing I have been in the fortunate position to travel, which has opened my eagerness to people and experiencing different cultures" - says Tim Mueller on his website.

Your backpack is the most important piece when you go climbing because will carry all your precious gear, and might accompany you on every trip you take for years. So choosing the right backpack it can be overwhelming at first glance. Here are some questions that we try to answer to make the experience a little less intimidating.

Backpacking ten essentials: the first ten items in this list are the selections of essential backpacking gear which the Mountaineers refer to as The Ten Essentials and promote as critical and essential items which belong in your pack as insurance against the unexpected. Although you may not use all the backpacking ten essentials every day, they can be life savers in an emergency.

Mountain climbing is viewed by some as an extreme sport, while for others it is simply an exciting, exhilarating, and rewarding experience. For those considering taking up mountain climbing, even for a one-day adventure, it’s not enough to just show up with some kind of boots and backpack. It's very important to have the appropriate equipment for the route,  know the weather conditions and the most substantial to be physically prepared to go the distance, as there aren’t any quick exits from the side of a mountain.