A collection of adventurous tales from my experiences exploring mountains, glaciers and rock.
We slowly made our way up the steep ridge towards the summit, while the snow and clouds surrounding us got heavier and thicker, reducing the visibility to less than 10-20 metres. By the time we made it to the final few kilometres, we were battling through thick snowfall and strong wind, while kicking steps into the snow and stopping every few 100 m to check our map and confirm that we were still heading the right way…
Read MoreWhen you spend a lot of time in mountainous terrain, it becomes increasingly likely that you will have to deal with an accident and rescue situation at some point.
This is a risk that the mountaineering community constantly try to manage, and it is a big part of decision making well before heading out on a trip and throughout the duration of any time spent in the mountains…
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