Year 2025 was quite challenging for me. And Guatemala did change it. 14 days in Central America and I have to say I did not go to Guatemala with huge expectations. But in terms of experiences and everything I saw, it turned out to be one of the best trips I have had in years, …
Three peaks over 4000 meters, two as ski tours and one as a high alpine climb. Tackled several 3000-meter mountain passes on the hike & bike adventures, finally cycled up Col de la Bonette, and even made it to the stunning Colle de Nivolet. Looking back, I have to stay what a summer it was …
When you climb to high altitudes, your body faces some serious challenges. The thin air, cold temperatures, and lower oxygen levels make everything more difficult. But did you know that these conditions also put a strain on your energy and water balance? Here’s how your body works hard to keep you going in these extreme …
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The Guinness World Records is something special because it celebrates extraordinary human achievements and the extremes of the natural world, capturing the imagination and inspiring people globally. It serves as a testament to human creativity and the desire to push boundaries. Deniz and her team accomplished the world’s highest ice swim on Earth! Hiking for …
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Table of contents Introduction Route Ascend & Descend Acclimatization Summary Gallery Introduction Huayna Potosi, a towering 6088-meter (or 19974-feet) peak in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range near La Paz. People claim it’s one of the simpler 6,000-meter climbs. If you take the standard route, it is a mostly straightforward glacier walk, not too technical, though there …
Snowy Morocco and Sahara sands in Alps. It’s not exactly what you’d expect, but that’s the reality we faced in late March 2024. Snow in Morocco is actually quite typical during the winter, Atlas Mountains are reaching over 4000m of elevation and they are an exotic destination for ski-touring during the early year time. However, …
When someone brings up Nepal, I instantly picture those massive, snowy peeks eight thousand meter high. To see them, you have to crane your neck way more than you’re used to. No doubt, it’s a dream spot for mountaineers. My buddies from Epic Enduro were planning a trip there, but not for climbing – they …
I am incredibly proud of Alex for reaching the summit of Matterhorn, located in Zermatt, Switzerland, at an impressive altitude of 4478 meters. This accomplishment is truly remarkable! In addition to the rigorous training, Alex also acclimatized to the high altitude using our Altitude Tent. His words throughout this journey have been truly inspiring. ” …
Yucatan peninsula, a central location of the Maya civilization. There are many Maya archaeological sites throughout the lowlands, some of the better-known are Chichen Itza, Coba, or Tulum. I enjoyed Yucatan a lot. It was a travel holiday in April 2023, foodie moments and great quality time spent with Madzia. Table of contents Cancun Transport Coba Ruins and Cenote Chichen …
For several years now, I have been planning the day tours based on the “average gradient metric”. This article explains the rationale behind the metric how to initially assess and plan the toughness level of the activity whether it is Road cycling, Enduro Mountain Bike, Skitouring or Hiking. Summary The metric below is the indicator …