Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain
SEAsonal travels
May20
Climbing in Sardegna, Italy
Sardegna is one of the most beautiful Islands opposite of Rome and about 9 Ferry hours away from Livorno, where we took off on …
Jan01
Climbing in Arco, northern Italy
Mentioning the name “Arco” makes every climber´s heart beat a little faster. It’s the place where climbing dreams are made of, a place to get …
Dec03
Fast forward the Spring season – climbing in Arco
Spring Quick and dirty, skip the winter. Within 3.5 hours, you get the spring that you have been looking for. Of course, you have checked the …
May20
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 …
Jul08
Climbing in Val Durance – a perfect getaway for the summer
It took a while before the new guide-book came out again. And when it did, I was so happy to get it. Awesome looking lines and …
Aug05
Plaisir climbing in the french Provence
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 …
May20
Stepping into a bouldering world
Bouldering is a subform of Rock Climbing. It’s climbing little pieces of rock formations, also known as boulders, that’s about 3-8 meters or higher, without a …
May20
Climbing in Grenoble, France
We finally made it to the areas near Grenoble after dozens of recomendations from various climbers. Without much expectations and equipt with an 10 year …
May20
One of those days in Osttirol
It sounded real easy: “Cross the bridge, pass by the cows and ascend in 10 mins to the visible crag.” And we did just that, …
May20
Climbing in Côte d’Azur, France
Alpes – Maritimes – a beautiful mixture of the alps and the sea next to each other in southern France. The Côte d’Azur region is blessed with hundreds …
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
Blaueishütte – Schärtenspitze – Eisbodenscharte, summits to see in Berchtesgaden
The Blaueishütte in the Berchtesgaden region lays at 1680 m altitude and is embedded in the midst of the disappearing glacier, tall walls, short boulders and …
Schildenstein 1613m – hiking the Wolfsschlucht
It was a hot summer. Let me change that.. it is a hot summer. In fact, it is a great summer, one we haven’t had …
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 …
Hirschberg 1668m – a classic summit in the Tegernsee region
The Hirschberg 1668 m- a classic in the Bavarian Alps. Also known to be one of the “Münchner Hausberg” be it summer or winter. It is actually …
some life hacks
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 …
Packing up for an Outdoor Dirtbag Road Trip
… and making it a success. All excited about your upcoming road trip? Gotten your new van or outdoor vehicle and packing up for your …
How to maintain a healthy Wild camping culture & keep your favourite spots
A worse case wild camping scenario: It happened again the other night. We were sound asleep when a car came by. 500 watts shone around, …
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.
