KletterRetter

24/09/2025

Climbers put their feet through a lot: cramped shoes, constant pressure, sweat, and friction. But while everyone talks about split tips and calluses on their hands, feet are often ignored until it’s too late.

Proper foot care isn’t just about comfort. It helps prevent infections, painful cracks, and skin breakdown that could cut your session short.

But don't worry, we're the skincare experts and we've put together some tips for you!

Climbers put their feet through a lot: cramped shoes, constant pressure, sweat, and friction. But while everyone talks about split tips and calluses on their hands, feet are often ignored, until it’s too late. Proper foot care isn’t just about comfort. It helps prevent infections, painful cracks...

12/09/2025

🎉 50 years of the redpoint! 🧗‍♂️❤️

This weekend we celebrate 50 years of redpoint together with and
in Frankenjura.

To celebrate the anniversary, we asked our team what redpoint means to them. ✨

At Kletterretter, redpoint is more than just a climbing style – it’s part of our DNA for more than 12 years as a company. 🔴

What means redpoint to you? Tell us in the comment section!

Born from climbing, made by climbers, for climbers. 🙌🔥

02/09/2025

🧗‍♂️ Finger tape in climbing – more than just an accessory:

🛡️ Protection: Sharp rock, rough plastic – your skin takes a beating. To prevent tears and splits, tape is especially useful on sensitive areas like the fingers.

💪 Support: Ligaments and tendons need extra help after injuries or heavy strain. Tape provides that foundation while climbing. But be careful: using tape preventively often doesn’t make much sense.

🩹 Adhesive: Good tape quality ensures the skin doesn’t get irritated or cause allergic reactions. Like medical bandages, we use zinc oxide–based adhesive.

✂️ We also skip serrated edges – this allows for clean application and prevents the tape from peeling off too easily. So, Tape is a simple tool that can reduce injuries and support performance. 

And in our unicorn version, it even adds a splash of color to your life. 🌈

What do you use tape for most often?

29/08/2025

Handpflege muss nicht kompliziert sein – aber sie muss konsequent sein. Eine durchdachte Routine bedeutet weniger Verletzungen, schnellere Heilung und mehr Tage am Fels oder in der Halle.

Die Pflege deiner Hände muss nicht kompliziert sein – aber sie muss konsequent sein. Eine durchdachte Routine bedeutet weniger Verletzungen, schnellere Heilung und mehr Tage am Fels oder in der Halle. Vor dem Klettern: Vorbereitung für Performance Ziel der Hautvorbereitung vor dem Klettern ist e...

15/08/2025

Teil 3 derdreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern. Heute geht es um Nagelverletzungen, Hautreizungen und eine praktische Schnellübersicht.

Dieser Artikel ist Teil einer dreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern. In Teil 3 geht es um Nagelverletzungen, Hautreizungen und eine praktische Schnellübersicht. 3.7 Nagelverletzungen und Infektionen Fingernägel und Zehennägel werden von Kletterern oft übersehen, sind aber genauso Belas...

15/08/2025

Meet Svana Bjarnason - , our Teamathlet with French and Icelandic roots. Not only redpointing 8c, she is also competing this weekend at the RedBull Creepers , the fun DWS-Competition with a guarenteed unique experience. So we took the chance to ask her some questions and surprise: She’s a real unicorn-fan. So give Svana a heart, follow and if you wanna see more, head over to her Insta!

🧗‍♀️ Hey Svana, when it comes to skin, what’s important to you while climbing?
 It’s important to have either good skin either good unicorn tape 😄

🧴 As a pro climber, what’s your top tip for keeping your skin and hands in the best shape after a long day of climbing?
File the dead skin at the end of the climbing session, put your fingers in very cold water or cool them with an ice pack and use hand cream at night!

💖 Which product from KletterRetter is your most beloved one and why?
I really like the repair balsam for when I have splits or flappers. I put some balsam in the lesions, then I put a loose tape around it for the whole night. Preferably the unicorn tape, works better 😊🦄

✋ Show us your hands – what do they look like after a tough day: smooth, wrecked, or well taken care of?
Even after two rest days they look kinda wrecked


14/08/2025

Teil 2 der dreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern. Heute geht es um Hautzustände, die deine Performance einschränken können – und wie du sie in den Griff bekommst.

Dieser Artikel ist Teil einer dreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern. In Teil 2 geht es um Hautzustände, die deine Performance einschränken können – und wie du sie in den Griff bekommst. Trockene, rissige Haut Was ist trockene und rissige Haut? Trockene, gespannte oder schuppige Haut, ...

13/08/2025

In Teil 1 unser dreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern, geht es um die häufigsten Verletzungen und Soforthilfe.

Dieser Artikel ist Teil einer dreiteiligen Serie zur Hautpflege beim Klettern. In Teil 1 geht es um die häufigsten Verletzungen und Soforthilfe. Häufige Hautprobleme Jede Hand eines Kletterers erzählt eine Geschichte. Flapper, Risse, Hornhaut oder schwitzige Hände gehören dazu. Mit dem richtige...

13/08/2025

„Why not just use a cheap hand cream?” 🤔

We get this question a lot – and our answer is always the same:
Sure, you can. 

But your skin won’t thank you if you climb.
Climbing wears down your cornea – much faster than it can grow back. This top skin layer needs time to regenerate. But as climbers, we stress it again before it’s fully healed.

That’s where our hand cream comes in – with 3 benefits regular creams can’t offer that effective:

1️⃣ Protection – Builds a barrier against external stress without “sealing” the skin. Active ingredients can still move in and out.
2️⃣ Regeneration from the outside – Premium nutrients & hydration reach the cells directly, speeding up recovery.
3️⃣ Restores your acid mantle – Chalk, soap, and climbing weaken this natural defense. Our cream brings it back into balance – protecting against bacteria & fungi and boosting healing.

💪 The result: Your hands recover faster – and last longer.
For over 10 years, climbers worldwide have trusted this formula.

🧗‍♀️ Because strong hands are your most important tool.

10/08/2025

Your hands connect you to the wall. But unlike muscles, which get stronger the more you train them, your skin has limits. Understanding how skin works and how climbing affects it is the first step toward keeping your hands in top shape.

Your hands connect you to the wall. But unlike muscles, which get stronger the more you train them, your skin has limits. Understanding how skin works and how climbing affects it is the first step toward keeping your hands in top shape. Your skin in layers Your skin is your body’s largest organ. I...

05/08/2025

🧗‍♀️ Meet Daria Nesterenko – KletterRetter Team Athlete 💥

As a dedicated climber, BoulderBundesliga-Champion and member of the KletterRetter athlete team, Daria knows that strong performance on the wall starts with proper care off it. 

We asked her a few quick questions about her training and how she keeps her most important gear — her hands — in top shape.

👉 What does a typical training day look like for you – and what role do your skin and hands play in your training?
“A typical day is a mix of climbing, some strength work, and technique drills. My hands and skin are my most important gear — they take a beating but keep me connected to the wall. Taking care of them is part of the game.”

💡 That’s why hand care is non-negotiable — a solid session deserves solid recovery. KletterRetter’s Hand Cream keeps skin nourished even between climbs.

👉 What’s your personal care tip after a long day of climbing?
“After a long day, I make sure to clean and moisturize my hands well. It helps the skin recover and keeps my grip strong for the next session.”
🧼 Using high-quality chalk during the session like KletterRetter’s Chalk, which keeps your skin healthier during sessions, reducing wear and tear before recovery even begins.

👉 When it comes to skin, what’s important to you while climbing?
“For me, it’s about having skin that’s tough enough to handle the rough surfaces but also healthy and hydrated so it doesn’t crack or slow me down.”
🌿 Durable yet balanced skin — that’s where KletterRetter Repair Balm comes in. It supports deep recovery for skin that worked hard and needs to stay in top shape, even after injuries like splits or cracks.

👉 How are your hands like after a tough day: smooth, wrecked, or well taken care of?
“After a tough day, my hands are definitely a bit rough and chalky, but with good care, they stay strong and ready for the next challenge.”

Hands that work hard — and recover smart. With the right care, they’re always ready for the next send.

20/05/2025

In einer Welt voller Chalkstaub, Hautpflege und steiler Wände gibt es ein Wesen, das anders ist. Nicht geboren aus Magnesiumcarbonat oder Silikon – sondern aus reiner Kletterfreude, Farbe und einem Hauch von Zauber: Climbhorn.

In einer Welt voller Chalkstaub, Hautpflege und steiler Wände gibt es ein Wesen, das anders ist. Nicht geboren aus Magnesiumcarbonat oder Silikon – sondern aus reiner Kletterfreude, Farbe und einem Hauch von Zauber: Climbhorn. Ein geheimnisvolles Wesen in den Bergen Niemand weiß genau, woher Cli...