Today my partner wanted to do a climb that I also want to do but only after I’m a bit more in shape (mentally and physically). It’s on the list, but not as a second climb after three weeks of doing nothing. It’s that long crack It’s not so very easy either. I wasn’t up... Continue Reading →
Hexenstein
The climbs in this part of the Dolomites can have names in German, Italian, and Ladin (one of the local dialects). It’s hard to know where you are and what you’ve climbed. Hexenstein is also called Sass di Stria, and we climbed a south ridge today that we’ve done before (in the interest of not... Continue Reading →
Innsbruck
A little halt in Innsbruck because….we forgot a bag of necessary stuff (like driver’s licenses) discovered after two hours of driving and had to go back. Happily my partner had the courage to keep going and we’re in a youth hostel in Innsbruck. Hard to beat the 34€ per person, breakfast included. It would have... Continue Reading →
On the Road
(Okay, normally you’re not supposed to post online when you’re leaving on vacation to prevent folks from figuring out where you live and breaking in to your apartment while you’re away. Mine is full of Ukrainians at the moment so have at it!) Foro is finally leaving for the Dolomites! I sort of can’t believe... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 