Via Ferrata Picasass: Experiencing Lake Maggiore from a different angle
Most people have heard of Lago di Maggiore (Lake Maggiore) as a wedding or summer holiday destination. It might not be on your radar as …
mountain sports
Kit Review: Salomon Speedcross 5
I am now on my third pair of Salomon Speedcross trail running shoes as I think they’re just so bloody brilliant. Although not a hardy …
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Chamonix to Courmayeur
Having long pondered a multi-day challenge, including the Camino de Santiago, a bike ride along the highland way or a kayak expedition, this year the …
Ski Skin Protection
I have recently returned from a week long snowboarding trip in the French alps. It was a much needed break from a work heavy January, …
Winter Weekend: Hiking and Skiing in Valtellina
Last minute is kind of my thing, perhaps it’s a lack of organisation, and so I got around to planning new year’s eve a little …