Master the Terrain: Start Hiking Using Maps
Learn the essentials of navigating trails using topographic maps. Discover how to master the terrain and enjoy your outdoor adventures.
Arctic Architecture: A Guide to Construct an Igloo
What do you do if you get lost during a snow hike? Will you survive? Of course. If you know a little about snow, you can adapt and build yourself an igloo. Even if most people find it …
On Top of Europe: A Hiker’s Guide to Mount Elbrus
It stopped! It finally stopped! After four hours of being around the whole time, it stopped, petrified, and there was nothing left but silence. Whether you climb the Elbrus, Mont Blanc, or the Matterhorn, the …
I booked a multi-day hike. What equipment do I need?
Embarking on a multi-day hike requires thoughtful equipment selection for a safe and enjoyable journey. From durable backpacks to lightweight tents, choosing the right gear is essential. This guide provides …
Project Toblerone – The Matterhorn
For a long time, I had this mountain in front of my eyes. Toblerone chocolate helped me to some extent, but since I started hiking, a climb on the Matterhorn has become similar to an initiatory journey, like a search for the Holy Grail. In case you didn’t know …
Kilimanjaro – a high-altitude African adventure
How often does your inner clock give you a wake-up call? How often do you have an idea so big that it frightens you? And most importantly, how often do you decide to follow your gut? Sometimes, I wonder if I’m a bit crazy or …
The Mont Blanc Experience
Everybody has his/her own challenge to overcome, goal to succeed, or mountain to climb. Some of us take this target very seriously and actually find that mountain. For me …