A Day at ESAF 2025 (Mollis, Glarus): Steam of Tradition, Sawdust, and a Very Swiss Kind of Joy
I spent Saturday, 30 August 2025 at the Eidgenössisches Schwing- und Älplerfest (ESAF) in Mollis…
Holiday
Two 4000ers in a weekend: Allalinhorn & Strahlhorn from Saas-Fee
Start at 03:00 with a quick breakfast, no coffee for me, then final gear checks….
SkydivePost-Exam Jumps: From 31 to 53 — First Hybrids, Flips, and Faster ProgressSkydive
After passing my skydiving exam (jump 30), a switch flipped. The jumps since then have…
Oberaar Glacier & Twin-Lake Views from Grimsel Pass (17 August 2025)
Distance: ~20 km out & back/loop variantArea: Grimsel Pass, Bernese Alps, SwitzerlandHighlights: Oberaarsee delta, views…
Serendipity in the Dolomites: Castle Concerts, Sunset Towers & My First Steps on the Alta Via 2
Bivouacs, bold detours, a castle concert that wasn’t for me, and a blue-sky start on…
The Ascent of Mont Blanc – A Tale of Ambition, Altitude, and Alpine Realities
Overview: This post chronicles a long-anticipated attempt to climb Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the…
Coastal Chronicles & Mountain Majesties: An Epic West Coast USA Road Trip
The Complete West Coast Adventure – From San Francisco’s Icons to Oregon’s Wonders and California’s…
Crater Lake’s Azure Depths & Southbound to California’s Peaks
Overview: This leg of the West Coast adventure takes a southerly turn, heading towards one of…
Volcanic Peaks & High Desert Oases – Mt. Hood, Bend’s Cascade Lakes, and Subterranean Wonders
Overview: This chapter of the West Coast adventure begins with an early morning on the slopes…
Portland’s Urban Charms & The Majestic Columbia River Gorge
Overview: This installment focuses on the exploration of Portland, Oregon – the “City of Roses” –…
Oregon’s Dramatic Shores – Dunes, Quads, and a Bridge to Washington
Overview: This segment of the West Coast adventure marks the transition from California’s redwood coast into…
Pacific Breezes & Redwood Empires – Journeying North from San Francisco
Overview: This segment of the West Coast road trip chronicles the departure from the San Francisco…
San Francisco Unveiled – Tech Hubs, Historic Isles, and Iconic Bridges
Overview: This initial installment of the West Coast road trip details a multi-day exploration of San…
My Epic Last-Minute Yosemite Weekend: Conquering Half Dome (Cables Down!) & Navigating Camp 4
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that spring from a spur-of-the-moment decision. Fresh off…
Learning to Kitesurf in Tarifa: The Windy Truth, Full Costs & Is It Right For You?
Tarifa. The name itself carries weight in the world of wind sports, derived, legend holds,…