our passion outdoors
Rocks. Trails. Mountains. Travels
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Hey there, I’m Chris. We climb, hike & bike and are fulltime outdoor lovers. This is my blog on some of our adventures in the Bavarian rocky mountains and the rest of the world. If it gets quiet here, you’ll find us on the rocks or trails. Enjoy !
Chris
Will travel for climbs (really?)
Our climbs
Valles de los Picos de Europa – sports climbing in Cantabria
One more off my bucket list. We finally decided yes for north of Spain! YESSSS! I have heard often of the wild beauty and ruggedness of Cantabria and Asturias. I have seen so…
Mountain Moments
Tegernseer Hütte – Roß und Buchstein
It has been blogged at least 1001 times. So this is review #1002 on a classical hike you can’t miss once you are in the vicinity of the Tegernsee Lake. The Tegernseer Hütte…
Gear chatter
Osprey Kestrel 38 test review
The Osprey Kestrel 38 is a back pack that is light and durable. It makes the perfect partner to go on day trips or multiple day hikes to the mountains. My old back…
Choosing the right crash pad for bouldering
“A good spotter is better than any crash pad” I heard that often. But a crash pad catches the impact of your fall, prevents injuries better…
Climbing vs bouldering – same same but different
When I started climbing 2 decades back, bouldering was just a form of training at home or at the gym when you aren’t climbing. You make little boulder walls in your cellar, room, roof, stairway to resemble a particular crux that you are looking on to solve, or it’s just a wall to work on…
Outdoor Cooking
()callwhen: when hungry then cook else starve
You can eat out of the hydrated bag, or whip up a gourmet meal. Here’s a few easy and quick recipes for your next outdoor trip