Rainforest Trek through the Cardamom Hills – Avoiding Elephants
Our expedition bus from Kochi took 6 hours to climb into the hills along narrow roads busy with the many Indians going about their daily business. We climbed through small … Continue reading
Time to leave the Brenta Dolomites, so Steve bares it all (or most of it anyway)
Maybe it was the aching legs or perhaps the weather was disappointing but we definitely felt it was OK to leave the mountains and start our journey home. Anyway, we … Continue reading
A Short trip into the Stubai Alps
Crossing the Brenner Pass from Italy into Austria was just as congested as the way south a week earlier. Time was critical, we had to get Dick to the airport. So … Continue reading
We are blessed by the Bishop of Trento on the way to the 13 ladders of Senterio Ettore Castiglioni
Rain on the tin roof of the Rif Pedrotti kept us from our sleep that night. There were many trips to the toilet during that disturbed night for us all, … Continue reading
Nas becomes a Hero on the Via Delle Bocchette Centrali
After our hard and exciting day on the Bocchette Alte, our 4th day in the Brenta was set to be the highlight. The Via Delle Bocchette Centrali is not as … Continue reading
Getting into the Zone
In my last blog I refer to being in “The Zone”. This is not a Tony-ism, its real and we found ourselves in it a few times on our recent … Continue reading
Brenta Dolomites Classic route; Senterio Bocchette Alte
Last out of the Rifugio again, we arrived at the bottom of the Vendretta di Tuckett to find many of the early leavers struggling up the snow and ice. We … Continue reading
Return to the Brenta Dolomites
It’s important to get expedition dates and destinations agreed early. Recently we have struggled to get our group together for a trip abroad. Last year I was laid up after … Continue reading