Whether it’s adventurous skiing in the best powder snow in winter, extended hikes in the glorious spring sun or resting in one of the beautiful alpine huts – just about everyone knows and appreciates the beautiful Alpine region, as it is one of the most... Continue reading
It’s done: the Wallride expedition was successful and Stefan Glowacz and Philipp Hans can look back with pride on what they have achieved. They biked more than 2,200km through the Alps, climbing more than 46,000 meters of altitude to achieve two completely new first ascents... Continue reading
It is September 2021. For more than two years now we have had a specific goal in mind and have been training for this one expedition, the 3 Poles-Challenge. We have all our equipment lined up and almost ready to go. We have finalized the... Continue reading
After a really nice time in Ailefroide, with multi-pitch climbs in breathtaking surroundings and the best pizza right at the foot of Mont Pelvoux, we decided to move on after a few days, even if this wasn’t an easy decision. Next Stop: Les Ayes Since... Continue reading
Surely you know this inner demand that motivates you again and again to go out into the wild and makes you want to experience and feel adventures. I can truly understand that and I am sure that I am not alone with that, especially in... Continue reading
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
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