Climbing destinations
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 from the coastal Taverna […]
Plaisir climbing in Haut Provence, France
We grabbed a cafe au liat with a croissant amandé in town before we started that climbing day in the Provence. But as a person who don’t drink coffee […]
Bouldering outdoors – do it right
Bouldering is an easy game. A pair of shoes, chalk bag, crashpad and off you go. Alone or with your friends. Long belay times are non-existent.
Climbing in La Pedriza
La Pedriza lies in the National Park Sierra de Guadarrama in Spain, just about an hour north of Madrid. Many would name it the “Joshua Tree of Spain”. It is well […]
Hikes - Trials - Via-Ferrata
Of Gorges and Peaks in the Zugspitze Region, Garmisch Partenkirchen // press trip
There’s plenty to do and see in the Zugspitze Region. Hike, bike, paraglide, conquer peaks in many ways or just bum out in one of the few lovely lakes with […]
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 of the many peaks […]
The Pendling and Kala Alm in winter – a FaceTime with the Kaiser
The Kufsteiner Haus in Pendling and Kala Alm are perhaps one of the most frequented mountain huts in Thiersee, Tirol – Austria, be it summer or winter. With a little over an hour from Munich, it was a quick, sunny and exciting mountain rendezvous for the day.The Kufsteiner Haus in Pendling and Kala Alm are perhaps one of the most frequented mountain huts in Thiersee, Tirol – Austria, be it summer or winter. With a little over an hour from Munich, it was a quick, sunny and exciting mountain rendezvous for the day.
Hiking El Teide by night – climbing Spain’s highest mountain
Click, clack. My headlamps went on. We stood before the iron gate that leads to El Teide. It starts off from the Montaña Blanca parking lot. My suunto […]
Anything & everything
10 Christmas gift ideas for the climber
For some, mention Christmas and you see them running off leaving you wondering what you said wrong? Others would bake, decorate, light up their houses 3 months before. I usually […]
Projecting – how a redpoint changes how you think about climbing
The term redpoint or pink pointing a climb is also commonly known as “crushing” or “sending” it. An awkward, but convenient catchall term originating from across the pond. Projecting […]
10 things NOT to do in Leonidio
Leonidio, a small town in the middle of the Greek Peloponnese peninsula is establishing quickly to be a popular climbing destination on this globus. What could be worse than doing all […]
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 […]
Gear reviews
Test Review – Creek 50 Pack, Black Diamond
The Creek 50 Pack is a Toploader for climbers intending to spend a gear-intensive day out at the crags. And it has all the benefits of a haul bag […]
Test Review – Houdini’s new Power Air Houdi with Polartec Power Air
The Power Air Houdi is the result of an innovative project between Polartec and Houdini Sportswear, who was one of the first few outdoor companies that integrated the Polartec® […]
Review – Using the TK Wide and insulated Food Canister from Klean Kanteen
When I first held Klean Kanteen ‘s TK Wide at the ISPO exhibition this year, I was full of ideas what I could do with it. Big excitement, when […]
Garmont Ascent GTX – a test review
When looking for a mountaineering boot, ask yourself is if you are going to mainly hike or climb. If you’re an ambitious summiter, the answer would logically probably be both. […]
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