Another climbing trip to one of our favorite destinations - Sardinia! This time we make a little round trip to check out the climbing, beaches, food and towns in all corners of this rocky paradise island. High cliffs with a sheer drop into a crystal clear sea, interrupted by white sand beaches; lime stone grottoes and incredible rock formations; picturesque villages, ice cream and pizza... Read More
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Fidel Fiasco on Aiguille de Blatière West Face
Fidel Fiasco on Aiguille de Blatière; a 350m long route on slabs and thin cracks, graded ED overall, considered a classic test piece for advanced alpine rock climbing in Chamonix. It has retained its style of pure trad climbing and is bolted (sparsely) only on the completely crack free slabs, truly 6b obligatory! Read More
Aiguille Dibona – The Perfect Rock Needle
We are visiting Massif des Ecrins in the southern French Alps to climb Aiguille Dibona. It is a magnificent rock needle twisting towards the sky. On its south face goes the route Visite Obligatoire, 400m, 6a+. A sustained and solid route on slabs to vertical walls with characteristic water runnels. Read More
Traditional Rock Climbing on Lofoten
Lofoten is a long chain of rocky islands in northern Norway, known as one of the most spectacular and beautiful destinations in Europe. Among climbers it is famous for having great trad-climbing. In early summer the sun never disappears behind the horizon and there is no need to bring your head torch when going for the big walls. Bring your rain pants though! Read More
Perfect Destination for Climbing, Sun and Beach
A mountainous island with a wild and spectacular rocky coastline containing high and steep cliffs as well as exotic sand beaches. The area on the mid-east cost of Sardinia, is a perfect destination for a sunny rock climbing vacation. Great weather through out the year, picturesque villages, good food and friendly people makes the list of wishes for a climb-sun-beach vacation complete. Read More