Climbing is hard, no doubt about it. We push our bodies and minds to the limit, often in harsh conditions (hot, cold, humid, dusty, windy), getting psyched, disappointed, pumped, gloomy, angry, motivated, determined. We put in blood, sweat, and tears. We are heartbroken and we are ecstatic. We don’t give up. We should be fucking […]
Expectations, Pressure and Flow in Climbing Read More »
What’s the opposite of excuses? We’re very good at coming up with reasons why something didn’t work, why we made a mistake, why we didn’t go to the gym, why we didn’t do those pull-ups. They all seem to come so easily and, before we know it, they become our new reality. Whenever we’re faced
Finding No Excuses to Work, Train, Climb & Repeat Read More »
Swimming, cliff jumping, deep water soloing, seafood, scenic sunrises, sleeping under a billion stars steps away from the rocky coastline and the Black Sea… What else can you do on those scorching summer days? When it gets so hot that the mere thought of climbing with sweaty palms and smelly armpits is too much to
Dirtbagging & DWS on the Bulgarian Coast: Kamen Bryag & Tyulenovo Read More »
Tucked in the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, the medieval city of Veliko Târnovo is a major tourism hub. Perched over a rocky valley, above the deep-blue Yantra River, its large old town is almost too charming to be true. A joy to the eye, with fascinating architecture and a number of impressive historic landmarks, it’s simply
Climbing in Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria: All You Need to Know Read More »
On our way to Antalya for a longer climbing trip (exactly how long had yet to be decided), we took the scenic road for a change. That brought us to the charming coastal town of Kaș, which, I must say, totally exceeded our expectations. Nestled on the Turquoise Coast (aka Turkish Riviera), Kaș is an
Chilling & Climbing in Kaș, Turkey Read More »
Can it be done? Of course; but it ain’t easy. True, combining rock climbing and rope access comes with both pros and cons, as you’ll see further down in this article. But when done just right, people who have a physically demanding job can commit to a climbing lifestyle, too. They may even have an
The Feat of Juggling Rock Climbing and Rope Access Read More »
