Ararat: High Camp To Summit – 5137m
Summit Day. Incredibly strong winds were keeping most climbers from reaching the summit. We decided to push through, with success. Continue reading Ararat: High Camp To Summit – 5137m
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Ararat: Base Camp To High Camp – 4300m
Following small trails, we ascended from Base Camp at 3200m to High Camp at 4300m in only 3h, feeling strong and motivated. Continue reading Ararat: Base Camp To High Camp – 4300m
Ararat: Doğubeyazıt To Base Camp – 3200m
We started climb from the small town of Doğubeyazıt to Base Camp.
The area around Ararat is an unique place, so full of smiles, views and beauty. The scenery at Base Camp was incredible, even though we were only at around 3200m yet, the infinite desert lands around us were expanding into eternity. Continue reading Ararat: Doğubeyazıt To Base Camp – 3200m
Kazbek – The Ultimate Climbing Guide 2021
Before travelling to Georgia on my own to climb Kazbek, I had hundreds of questions but couldn’t find any source online to answer them. Here’s a collection of all questions I had before I climbed Kazbek and first hand answers 🙂 I hope you’ll find them useful when planning your trip! Continue reading Kazbek – The Ultimate Climbing Guide 2021
Kazbek: Betlemi Hut To Stepantsminda – 1740m
When you’re on the summit, you’re only halfway there. Even more important than reaching the summit is to get back safely.
The climb back to civilization from Kazbek’s beautiful peak was equally amazing as the climb up. Continue reading Kazbek: Betlemi Hut To Stepantsminda – 1740m
Kazbek: High Camp To Summit – 5054m
Reaching the summit of Mount Kazbek was an incredible experience, which made me push to my personal limits and beyond. The views were amazing, Elbrus, Ushba, all those iconic peaks were welcoming us from the distance. Continue reading Kazbek: High Camp To Summit – 5054m
Kazbek: Betlemi Hut To High Camp – 4500m
Day 2 of the incredible climb of Mount Kazbek got us from Betlemi Hut at 3600m to High Camp at 4500m. From intense feelings of altitude to how it was to fall into a crevasse. Read all in today’s blog post. Continue reading Kazbek: Betlemi Hut To High Camp – 4500m
Kazbek: Stepantsminda To Betlemi Hut – 3600m
In the heart of the Caucasus mountains range is a place, so unique so beautiful. It makes you feel like you’re on another planet, somewhere out in space. Its red glowing landscapes, only interrupted by its mighty glaciers, allow views which can’t be compare to any other place on earth. Mount Kazbek, it was a pleasure to climb you. Read the daily summary in this blog entry. Continue reading Kazbek: Stepantsminda To Betlemi Hut – 3600m
Vivobarefoot Ultra 3 Review
As summer is coming closer, I was looking for lightweight shoes, which I can use on any terrain, even in water. As one of the first adventurers in Austria, I got to check out the Vivobarefoot Ultra 3. In order find out if they really come up to my expectations, I tested them in the mighty Carinthian mountains. The Vivobarefoot Ultra 3 is a water resistant movement shoe for adventures on … Continue reading Vivobarefoot Ultra 3 Review
Detroits Abandoned Neighborhoods
During my stay in Michigan, I couldn’t resist but do some exploring around Detroits abandoned neighborhoods. You might know from previous posts, that I try to avoid touristy places, even though it’s not always possible, and rather explore areas which aren’t so popular. Before driving into Detroits suburbs, I did some research and found out that actually many people would be interested in going there … Continue reading Detroits Abandoned Neighborhoods
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