Tag: mountains
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Ararat Expedition Day 3
Summiting during extremely strong winds. No other people on the top. Being rewarded with incredible views of Iran, Iraq and eastern Turkey.
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Ararat Expedition Day 2
Climbing to High Camp at 4300m before anyone else. Doing an acclimatization hike to 4700m and seeing Little Ararat.
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Ararat Expedition Day 1
Driving through the Kurdish areas of eastern Turkey. Meeting the local shepherd. Arriving right before a storm at Base Camp.
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Kazbek Expedition Day 3
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.
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Kazbek Expedition Day 1
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.
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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 […]
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My Favorite Camera Gear For Adventure Photography
Camera gear can weigh a lot, which isn’t a big deal if you travel by car, but as soon as you get out and want to hike or walk for a little you definitely feel the weight of your backpack. Lenses, filters, tripods, the camera itself, all those things can add up and all of a sudden […]
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Travel Essentials for Roadtrips and Hikes
Looking through the many photos I took during my trips always brings back those incredible memories and makes me want to pack my stuff again and leave. But what to bring on a trip? That mostly depends on individual preferences. If you stay at an All Inclusive Resort you won’t need much for sure. I, however, […]
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Inspiration
To start this new category on my blog, and as my first entry after two years of travelling, I want to write about inspiration itself. What inspires us? This is not only about travelling. Inspiration can come in many shapes. No matter if it’s inspiration to paint, to write, to play music. Think about your […]
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