Category Archives: Hikes
First Impressions of The West Highland Way in Scotland.
The first day of my West Highland Way (WHW) hike in Scotland. I started from Glasgow city center oppose to Milngavie and walked along the Kelvin way.
Walking the West Highland Way: First Day Jitters
Not following much of my initial plan. Not heading toward the train station. Only carrying half of my original rations. I set out from the Hostel in Glasgow towards the beginning of the West Highland Way. I walked out of the city on the picturesque, well maintained, Kelvin walkway. The way follows the river Kelvin […]
The Big Scottish Walk: Preparing on The Eve of the West Highland Way.
It was the eve of my beginning the West Highland Way. A 96 mile trail winding through the Scottish Highlands from the town of Milngavie to Fort William. I had meticulously studied the route, gathered maps, assembled a hiking kit, plotted out places to camp, eat, buy gear, and now I was assembling my rations […]
Expedition Mount Olympus Odyssey: Day 2 We Made it.
4:45 AM my alarm went off. Rolling out of the bunk I clicked on my headlamp, grabbed my disorganised kit and made my way through the dark refuge to the dining room to eat something resembling breakfast and put my gear in order. As I was running through my morning preparations, one by one, my […]
Expedition Mount Olympus Odyssey: Day 1 The Mykonos Connection.
We set forth from the pension in Litochoro. Our first stop was 55 Peaks an outfitter just off the town’s center roundabout. I had questions about Olympus and wanted a difficulty gauge from a local who had some experience on the mountain. I spoke with the proprietor who gave me more information and time than […]
Expedition Mount Olympus Odyssey: Preparing for the worse, hoping for the best.
Mt. Olympus, 2918M or 9573 Ft tall, the tallest mountain in Greece, the tallest mountain I have ever attempted to climb. Somehow I found myself leading an expedition of my predominantly ill prepared malaka friends; Sam Chris and Rick to the summit. The hike up Olympus was part of a larger trip through Greece and […]
Trans Fagaras Hike Day 6: The 4th of July in Romania. Refugiul Zarna to Plaiul Foii.
Happy Independence Day! Nothing like celebrating the birth of the Unites States by waking up to the barking of dogs, in a mountain hut, surrounded by Czechs, next to a dead donkey. Needless to say there was no general revelry. I ate a cold breakfast of protein bars to save time, I had 30 Km […]
Trans Fagaras Mountain Hike Day 5: To Moldoveanu and Beyond.
Upon waking up I made my way to the common room. I reorganized my pack and ordered a breakfast. The breakfast was coffee, a hearty stack of bread and spreadables. Once finished I stepped out into the chilly morning, fought my way through the heard of donkeys at the base of the stairs and began […]
Trans Fagaras Mountain Hike Day 4.5: The Rusitc Podragu Cabana.
After recovering from my harrowing fall I climbed back up to the trail and finished crossing the snow field without incident. The remainder of the days hike passed rather uneventfully other than the views. Passing through valleys filled with dark green grass, rushing mountain streams, and cascading waterfalls. I pushed on toward Podragu Cabana. Cresting […]
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