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Jbel Toubkal (4167m) – Highest peak of Morocco
Jbel Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco and in North Africa. It is a non-technical summit requiring only a reasonable degree of fitness and determination. Toubkal is climbable year round, albeit from Nov till May snow settles above 3000m and crampons and ice axes are required. No permits or fees required. No [...]
September 30, 2014
Tags: (Rock) Climbing, Marrakech, Morroco, Summit Log, Toubkal Posted in: On the road 2014-15
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Rysy (2503m) – Highest peak of Poland (2/2)
Rysy is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, lying on the border between Poland and Slovakia. Its middle peak at 2,503 meters is the highest point of Poland. The other two peaks (at 2,499m & 2,473m) are on the Slovak side of the border, in the Prešov Region. Stunning view back down to Morskie Oko Maja [...]
August 31, 2014
Tags: (Rock) Climbing, Poland, Rysy, Summit Log Posted in: On the road 2014-15
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“Skyswimming” & Sónar Festival en Barcelona
I call it “skyswimming”… Good Reggae times @ Empuriabrava beach Do more of what makes you happy! #kickthatsky What a f*ckin’ Party! ⇐ Boys Noize @ Sónar Festival en Barcelona
June 15, 2014
Tags: Barcelona, Skydiving, Sonar Festival, Spain Posted in: On the road 2014-15
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Istanbul & Cappadocia
They call it “Love Valley” but I say let’s climb ‘em! (Accommodation @ Aydinli Cave House in Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey.)
March 15, 2014
Tags: Cappadocia, Istanbul, Turkey Posted in: On the road 2014-15
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Ice-Climbing in Rjukan & Hemsedal, Norway
Rjukan – “Kokan” area We, a handful Googlers from Dublin, spend 3 full days ice-climbing in Rjukan (see also my post from last year) before we get stuck twice at impassable roads during an epic 8 hour snow drive to Hemsedal. Here we enjoy 3 more cold days of fun playing with massive icicles and [...]
February 9, 2014
Tags: (Rock) Climbing, Norway Posted in: On the road 2014-15
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