The beginning of a dream, the start of a long journey It all started a few years back when…
Lenin Peak Expedition – Kyrgyzstan
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…
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…
Simond Alpinism Jacket
Most certainly not the best known brand when it comes to outdoor gear. However Simond does comes on the market with…
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…
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…