Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain
SEAsonal : Winter climbs
Jan27
Climbing in Gran Canaria, Spain
One great getaway in winter is to go rock climbing in Gran Canaria. Stable temperatures in the 20-ties and plentiful sunshine is actually what you …
Jan27
Mojos y Tinto, Barraquito and Basalt – Climbing in Tenerife
Tenerife, also known as the island of Eternal Spring. Mild temperatures and climate throughout the year makes this island a winter climbing destination, not only …
Apr01
Climbing in Geyikbayiri, Antalya – a turkish delight
Where to climb in winter? You could either book a flight to Phra Nang or choose another exotic destination like Geyikbayiri, some 30km away from …
Jul04
Climbing in Leonidio and Zobolo – the sunny getaway -Peloponnese III, Greece
A few decades back, if anyone asked you if climbing in the Peloponnese was possible, you would’ve shaked your head. Sun, white sandy beaches and …
Jan27
Winter climbing in Arco
That year, Lago di Garda suffered many heavy rainfalls , lots of snow and bad weather … finding a dry climbing sector was a …
Jan27
Road trip to Margalef – Climbing in Spain
There are some who needs a few days to reach Spain, with an stopover in France. But we did that in a day and a …
Jan27
Climb in Leonidio, Peloponnese
A rest day in Leonidio. It was raining. The sun shone brightly in between the thunderstorms at the coast, as we gazed upon the sea …
Jan27
Climbing in San Vito, Sicily in winter
Long gone is climbing in Sicily a hidden secret for sun rock fans willing to escape the winter. The island is full of crags to …
The art beneath the routes
Have you noticed, there are climbing places where you think >> gosh, this is a beautiful place to be <<. Or some, where you wouldn’t want …
Servus!
That’s how we greet each other in Bavaria anywhere between and above forest levels. :-)
Hey there! I’m Chris. This my blog on our travels sport climbing has brought us through the last decades, hikes, plus everything else that comes along with it. Enjoy!
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the alps near and far
Servas du Wuide Koasa – Hintere Goinger Halt 2192 m, Wilder Kaiser
You can’t miss the tips of the Zahmer and Wilder Kaiser as you pass by the borders to Austria. The Hintere Goinger Halt is one …
Outdoor Ladies goes Grosse Schlicke 2019m – Bloggers Meet
What happens when 8 outdoor ladies meet up for a summit over the weekend? … A mountain full of giggles, colourful attire and plenty of good …
SportScheck OutdoorTestival 2014 – Via-Ferrata E.Castiglione
Four days at the OutdoorTestival 2014 powered by SportScheck , packed with action sports during the day and “after work” parties at night proved a challenge not only …
Rotwand 1884m in Spitzingsee -a winter hike
Friday the 13th – For some, this is an evil day. A day full of Murphy’s Law. For others, it can be a beautiful experience …
some life hacks
Travelling in the off-peak season and staying flexible on a low cost budget
Travelling around in Europe can be expensive. Especially, when you want to dine out in fancy restaurants, accommodate in a 5 star Hotel and you’re …
10 hints where rock fall can happen
Winter and frost is the worst enemy for rocks. Snow, rain are all elements that seep through the rock and expands when it freezes, causing …
DIY: Build a stand-alone flexible Hangboard frame
Why build a Hangboard frame when there are ready to use door mounting systems available? A lot depends on which material your door frame is …
Other essential bits
Bouldering
Bouldering has become it’s very own climbing discipline. A sportclimber boulders too – be it just for training, or time/ weather/ partner constraints or the route he’s trying on. Find out what you need to start in these series I’ve put together.
Ready for pasta?
When it comes to food, cooking outdoors can become a challenge. Using some planning in advance, the challenge can be minimized allowing you to whip up a meal for yourself or the whole gang. Here are some pasta recipe inspirations ToGo.
Photography
With just a smartphone or a mirrorless digital camera, photography and making videos has become a part of the pack on our trips. For me, astro and night photography is a worthy challenge to stay up all night. Here are a few shots I’ve taken during those sleepless nights.
