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…
Zermatt and 5 Lakes trek
Zermatt The last village in Mattertal with a more posh than mountaineering atmosphere, Zermatt is nothing like I pictured it.…
Walker’s Haute Route: Chamonix to Zermatt (18-31 July 2016)
A few words and logistics For those who don’t know, the Haute Route is one of the famous treks in…
Scottish winter 2016 – a few grade II climbs
I have learned that there should not be a winter without a trip to Glen coe. Well to Scotland but…
Mont Blanc ( Goûter route – France)
All you need is money, good training and a bit of luck. But most of all, good weather. We had…
Gran Paradiso ( Graian Alps – Italy )
I have already been to Italy several times. I’m not a fan of the urban area, or the people. Perhaps…
The Dolomites ( Cortina – Italy)
It’s my second trip to Italy and this time I’m heading north-east in the Dolomites. I have never done rock…
Stob Dubh & Stob Dearg ( Glencoe – Scotland)
It’s mid February and the winter season comes to and end. I’m heading out to Scotland to meet Jon Gupta,…