The beginning of a dream, the start of a long journey It all started a few years back when…
Ice Climbing in Aosta Valley
An ice climbing paradise some will say, but only if the conditions are right. And how is one suppose to…
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…
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 Icefall Gauntlet 2014 model
With the summer season gone now, we’re all eager for the cold weather to settle in. While currently trying to…
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…