No Ordinary 3b
How I managed, through gross underestimation of the objective, to make what I thought was going to be easy rock outing turn into something more memorable. We’ve been spending most our time in the Vercors cycling. This has been fantastic; quiet roads, … Continued
Rock Climbing in Switzerland (Practical Information)
Introduction This post provides some information that may be useful for anyone wanting to go to the Wendenstöcke, Signal or Lehn. The main post on my trip there is here: Rock Climbing in Switzerland. Location All these areas are close … Continued
Rock Climbing in Switzerland
The Wendenstöcke (near to Interlaken in Switzerland) is one of the best climbing areas around if you like top quality rock, sustained and technical climbing and leg-shaking exposure (and occasionally run-outs). Any climb there is a memorable experience, and ever since I … Continued
Tour de Mont Blanc (Practical Information)
Introduction Here is some information that may be useful for anyone wanting to do the Tour de Mont Blanc by bicycle. The article on my ride is here: Tour de Mont Blanc. Overnight Stops and Direction The route takes the roads … Continued
Tour de Mont Blanc
This is a fantastic ride, crossing seven alpine passes and covering 330km with just over 8,000m of ascent. I had been inspired by the sportive that does this all in a day, so I set off from St Gervais for … Continued