The beginning of a dream, the start of a long journey It all started a few years back when…
Lenin Peak Expedition – Kyrgyzstan
La Crémerie – Argentière
My winter trip to Chamonix didn’t turn up exactly as planned but still had some good days out. Since Cogne…
Mont Blanc Massif – Aguille du Midi / Tacul
This season, winter has decided to come later in Scotland. I didn’t have enough patience to wait as I was…
Petzl Elios climbing helmet
Four years of use and no damage. I really don’t feel the need to test it’s durability and thankfully so…
Outdoor Research Stormtracker Gloves
What better time to talk about a pair of gloves if not in winter. Three years of usage and still…
Buff Merino Wool Multi Functional Headwear
We all have a favourite piece of clothing that’s always in the pack whenever we go up the mountain. Surprisingly…
Rab Aeon Long Sleeve Tee
We all like to shop local and Rab is one of those British brands that has been on the market…
Haglöfs Barrier III Hooded Jacket
A Nordic brand that has been on the market for over a century now. I have tested a few pairs…
Dufourspitze West Ridge (PD+/ UIAA II/III)
Getting ready We arrived in Zermatt after a 5 hours train ride from Jungfraujoch, hungry, tired and desperately in need…
Mönch and Gross Fiescherhorn
The approach Trains, flights, buses, a lot of washing, packing and very little sleep. Not the ideal resting days one…