Tag: alpine
The most spectacular lakes in Switzerland
Switzerland is a beautiful country with stunning landscapes that include mountains, forests, and absolutely gorgeous lakes. If you ever visit Switzerland, you will be amazed…
Rockfall, a major risk for rock climbers
Most people know that rock climbing is dangerous. After all, it’s pretty obvious. However, most people have a skewed view of what the risks really…
How to choose the best hiking boots
Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking boots finding the best hiking…
The clearest lakes in the US everyone must visit
The US is a country with countless natural beauties, but the clear-water lakes are really something special. Many of these lakes are alpine while others were…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
Rocky Mountain National Park – explore the best of Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park attracts people from all around the world to hike its diverse and beautiful trails. No matter what your hiking preferences are, you…
Small mountain towns in the US perfect for a family vacation
Mountain towns are popular with visitors during the cold months, and it seems like people ignore them for the rest of the year. Having a…
Climbing gear for beginners part 2
In part two of ‘Climbing gear for beginners’, we will look at all the less essential gear you will want to start collecting. If you…
Climbing gear for beginners part 1
Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that you need to buy before…
The Trango Towers – The hardest alpine rock climbing in the world
Situated in the north of Pakistan, the Trango Towers stand as a challenge to rock climbers from all over the world. These are a family…