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Hey there, I’m Chris. We climb, hike & bike and are fulltime outdoor lovers. This is my blog on some of our adventures in the Bavarian rocky mountains and the rest of the world. If it gets quiet here, you’ll find us on the rocks or trails. Enjoy !
Chris
Will travel for climbs (really?)
Our climbs
Climbing in LAGADA – Sparta’s real jewel – Climbing in the Peloponnese II
Peloponnese is the south west peninsula of the greek mainland, some 2-3 hours drive away from Athens. Lagada is a small but amazing climbing area 14 km away from the bustling city of Sparta. If…
Mountain Moments
A multi-peak round trip to the Wendelstein
If you are a local to the Bavarian Alps, the Wendelstein is a classic. It is one of the higher mountains in the Bayrischzell region. I’ve lost count with all the times I…
Gear chatter
Travel big, like an Osprey Shuttle
The alarm was set to 3 am. The flight was scheduled at 6 am. I was all set and packed to go for the next climbing trip. I spent the days before packing, excited…
Choosing the right crash pad for bouldering
“A good spotter is better than any crash pad” I heard that often. But a crash pad catches the impact of your fall, prevents injuries better…
Climbing vs bouldering – same same but different
When I started climbing 2 decades back, bouldering was just a form of training at home or at the gym when you aren’t climbing. You make little boulder walls in your cellar, room, roof, stairway to resemble a particular crux that you are looking on to solve, or it’s just a wall to work on…
Outdoor Cooking
()callwhen: when hungry then cook else starve
You can eat out of the hydrated bag, or whip up a gourmet meal. Here’s a few easy and quick recipes for your next outdoor trip