One of my first experiences of climbing in Bohuslän was with my good friends Sebastian Blyckert and Aleksej Jaruta. I took the bus from Göteborg and they picked me up at the bus station in Hallinden. It was a beautiful summer evening and we went... Continue reading
Day 42 of the Wallride expedition and boy, what have Stefan Glowacz and his friend Philipp Hans already experienced. Steep ascents, long descents, many encounters with wild animals and of course many interesting encounters with other outdoor enthusiasts. The two have had to repair their... Continue reading
Dauphiné, Col du Lautaret, Briançon – admittedly, these buzzwords would rather come to mind when it comes to skiing, the Tour de France or great alpinism. Hardly anyone who has not already been here would associate the Haut Val Durance with great sport climbing, which... Continue reading
It all began with a picture It started with a photo that raised my interest right away: a perfect crack in polished granite, two climbers in t-shirts high above turquiose water, with endless islands and rough mountaintops in the background. “Where is this?!” my climbing... Continue reading
For decades, the Marmot Mountain Club has consisted of a colorful mix of people who have made their love of nature and the mountains the focus of their lives. Mountain athletes, alpinists, campers, climbers, skiers, adventurers, etc. tell their stories and share them with like-minded... Continue reading
Hello, my name is Hazel. First and foremost I am an outdoor professional and enthusiast. For most of my life I have spent more time outside than indoors. Developing a love for the mountains in my teenage years. Working as an outdoor instructor for many... Continue reading
In the North of England, sitting quietly amongst the rolling green fields and moors of The Yorkshire Dales, sits the mighty Malham Cove, a huge cliff of brilliant white limestone with a vertical drop of over 80 meters. And right at the top of this... Continue reading
The outdoors is our playground. The hills, mountains and valleys, the cliffs, the paths, ridges and rivers. All offer huge adventure. And for many of us, in many parts of the world, they are free to explore. But at what cost? The entry price may... Continue reading
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps at 4810m and one of the hardest aspects of climbing it is getting your acclimatisation right. In this blog post I will talk you through a strategy for acclimatising for Mont Blanc, as if you can... Continue reading
Up north in Sweden we have a word for the season in between winter and spring. This season is the most appreciated throughout the year; the weather is sunny and warm enough to be outside in lighter clothes but there is still snow on the... Continue reading
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