Squished like sardines
I am on a double length tram that is packed to the rafters with uncomfortable and irritable commuters. With me Continue reading
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Training on Britain’s Busiest Mountain
Last weekend I was resolved to hit my goal of climbing 1000 metres with a heavy load, in preparation for Continue reading
Overtraining.. who would have thought it!
I am recovering now, convalescing slowly, if you would. Here’s what happened: Saturday: buy Millet Everest boots, chuck heavy backpack Continue reading
Denali D Day minus 90
It’s three months till the day I shall land on the Kahiltna Glacier. I had thought that I would be Continue reading
Lillaz frozen waterfalls
Conditions in Lillaz, Italy, were good for ice climbing. A variety of routes up the ice presented challenges for people climbing at a range of grades. I was impressed to see how many locals would perch by the viewing platform to watch ice climbers ascending the falls.
Trekking uphill in Trient
A group of us heading uphill in Trient to find ice to climb. This walk in took 2 hours as the snow further up was almost waist deep!
Chamonix ice climbing
I’m just back from a long weekend of mountaineering and ice climbing based in Chamonix. The weather was a bit Continue reading
Mountain in Trient, Switzerland
View looking back onto a mountain in good weather before the clouds came in.
Geek in the Hills 