our passion outdoors
Rocks. Trails. Mountains. Travels
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Hej, 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, it coz we’re out climbing. Enjoy !

Chris
Will travel for climbs (really?)
Our climbs

Climbing in Castelbianco – Valle Pennavaire
The cliffs in and around Castelbianco is not anymore just an alternative to the neighbouring Finale. It has become the spot to climb on off the Ligurian coast. VALLE PENNAVAIRE is a quiet valley…
Mountain Moments

An intermezzo with Cima Strussia per esperti 1236m – Lago di Garda
Our plans to climb was ruined by the weather forecast that promised unlimited sunshine that day. Clouds covered the sky. 6 °s Celsius. Not inviting. We needed an alternative so that the day…
Gear, chatter & Tips

What to wear under your sleeping bag for best results
Sleeping oudoors? Sleep under the stars, on hard jutty stones and having creepy crawlies snailing up your sleeping bag, to your face. And this is possible with proper gear. Buying it right, wearing…

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
Alternatives to a hydrated bag- why not whip up a gourmet meal? Here’s a few easy and quick recipes for your next outdoor trip