The Chill Out 450 is a two season down sleeping bag made from the outdoor french company Valandre. They are situated in Belcaire, a town situated in the middle […]
Putting Dura Case to the test
One of the many hurdles on a outdoor outing is to keep your phones alive at the end of a cold or wet day. Count the times your smartphone […]
Can Summer Clothing with UPF replace sunscreen lotions? – a test review with Outdoor Research
Flip flops, bare skin, shorts, mountaineering in high altitudes and lots of gelatis. Summer! What’s new on my pack list are summer clothings with UPF. Unprotected skin under the sun […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 quick Summer Pasta recipes – outdoor cooking adventures
When it comes to pasta, the italians do it best. There are so many varieties to make it’s impossible to get tired. I love pasta, and pasta is perhaps […]
The Saturn crashpad from Moon Climbing
In my last post, I gathered points on what to look for when you’re choosing a crashpad. With all of them in my mind, I noted down what was really […]
Climbing Frankenjura for Doldis – a beginners guide
Germany has a small climbing paradise in the middle of Bavaria. The Fränkische Schweiz aka Frankenjura has an enormous amount of bolted Jura rocks with grades ranging from 3 […]
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 than with just […]
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 harness or rope. The […]
Climbing in Leonidio and Zobolo – the sunny getaway -Peloponnese III, Greece
The best way to see and experience the Peloponnese in Greece is without doubt, by car or with a van. Sun, white sandy beaches and crystal waters are some […]
Show me whats inside your thermos or #whatsinsideyourthermos
I must admit, I am curious. Just a little. Winter is here, and I really like the idea of having the thermos flask next to me as I step out […]
How Pan Con Tomate walked into my life. Olé! – Tales from the Refugi
Pan con tomate literally translated means bread with tomato. However, the kick comes from the garlic which you rub on the toasted bread. This is the spanish version of […]
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.
Limestone galore in southern Bavaria with Chiemgau Rock
In the southern part of Germany, there are numerous climbing areas scattered around near the Alps. In the region of Chiemgau while crossing over the motorway towards Salzburg, you […]
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 […]
A meatless delight – Avocado spread
If you’re anywhere near the mediterranean sea or are able to get those really ripe, soft, brown avocado, this is a hearty snack recipe to go for those […]
Not just a gangsters hideout – KYPARISSI – Climbing in the Peloponnese I
Kyparissi ,named after the cyprus trees is a small village on the east coast of the Peloponnese. In summer, this not so secret spot is full of summer tourists. […]
Wild and tasty Chestnut trofie
October is a great month for harvesting chestnuts in the mountainous regions. If you’re lucky, you might pass by some chestnut trees that has thrown all the ripe chestnuts […]
While you were sleeping
…. I was having sleepless nights. The wind was howling and windchill temperatures dropped near below zero. Everyone else was sound asleep as I started to put on my […]
Sleep & climb high – cool Briançon Climbs in summer
Looking back at my last post on climbing in Val Durance or Briançon it has covered some of the most important areas of the region years back. We’ve been back. […]
The Outdoor 2016 – Friedrichshafen
After what felt like a lifetime, I was at the Outdoor 2016 in Friedrichshafen again, the worlds largest trade fair for sports. Here is my impression of the day […]
A Rendesvous with Salomon X-Ultra 2 GTX
“Dear Diary, I have a secret to tell. I have a new friend. His name is Salomon. But actually, he is also known as X-Ultra 2 GTX. I met […]
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 to spend longer than […]
Climbing in Teverga – why Asturias in Spain is so known to be unknown
Asturias lays in the north of Spain, just before the coast of the Atlantic ocean. You might have heard of it’s ruggedness, and it’s soft hilly terrains, invisible brown […]
Climbing in the Fränkische Schweiz – Frankenjura Band 2
Looking for some serious finger-pocket climbing? The Fränkische Schweiz starts just about 20 mins off Nürnberg in Germany. Also known as Frankenjura locally, this region is covered with thick green forests in […]
The Vertical-Life Climbing App 2.0 reviewed
Note: This is an inside out review of the Vertical-Life App 2.0. As a thank you for reading through, you will find a free Topo code of an area in South […]
Stepping out – 10 reasons to climbing outdoors
Why would you want to leave your comfort zone when you have the comforts of climbing in a heated gym, toilets, bolted routes, no walking distance and protection from […]
Travel big, like an Osprey Shuttle
The alarm was set to 3 am in the morning. The flight was scheduled at 6 am. I was all set and packed to go for the next climbing trip. […]
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 travelling in the highest […]
Climbing in Ariège, midi Pyrenees – France
Ariège lays about 100 km away from Toulouse in the middle of the Midi-Pyrénées. There are about 2000++ sports-climbing routes in the area to keep you busy. I’ve never heard […]
Ispo 2016 Munich – my Highlights
Year in year out – my 4th visit to ISPO, the worlds largest sports trade fair. Perhaps it was the fact that I live just minutes away that […]