The moment you step off a hiking trail onto a glacier or technical terrain, the alpine skills you need change completely. The ground moves differently, the consequences of a slip …
Humility: When the Mountain Says No
Lessons in mountaineering humility: reflecting on a season of challenging climbs, difficult turnarounds, and the importance of carrying the mountain’s lessons home.
Climbing Mont Blanc via the Goûter Route
A firsthand account of climbing Mont Blanc via the classic Goûter Route – from the hut-booking hustle to the rockfall-riddled Grand Couloir, sunrise on the Dôme du Goûter, and a solo summit on the roof of Western Europe. A demanding yet rewarding chapter in the Alpine 4000ers project.