The 300m high conglomerate towers in Mallos de Riglos are one of a kind. Consisting of rounded rocks of all sizes from eggs to pilatus balls glued into an orange mud. On top of that it is greatly overhanging! Why would you build your home under this potentially rock-firing giant? And much less try to climb it!? Lyckily someone did, and now Riglos is one of Spains most popular area for more alpine-oriented climbers. Not far away, Rodellar offers a sport climbing mekka. Read More
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
Some alpine 4000m summits are accessible to mountaineers without much technical climbing capabilities. To climb the relatively easy 4000m peaks in the Alps you still need to have some mountaineering experience, or be a good winter mountain walker climbing together with a mountain guide. Read More
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
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
We suggest the following items to bring for a summer ascent of Mt Blanc. The equipment list applies quite well to most alpine one-day summit climbs, although the actual climbing gear varies. Read More
Looking at mountains, you wish to stand on top of that summit looking down, instead of the other way around. You are one of those people yearning to experience remote places where you are exposed to the laws of nature, an adventurous person who likes to feel the joy and satisfaction of reaching higher than you thought you could. So how to get started with climbing mountains? Read More
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
Every year in March/April we spend a few weeks ski touring in the Lyngen Alps in northern Norway. We love the calm solitude and unexploated nature where you climb peaks surrounded by the sea on all sides. Northern Norway usually offers excellent snow conditions, because of the ever changing weather, and frequent chance to admire the mystic beauty of Northern Lights at night. Read More
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
