Welcome to my little canvas, the place where I share all things rock climbing. This is where you’ll find some of the climbing destinations that are dear to me, as well as my struggles, my learnings, my breakthroughs, my musings.
Climbing is an intrinsic part of my life, a journey with no end in sight. I’ve decided to write down my experiences in an attempt to better understand my own thought processes, relive some incredible moments, and remind myself why I chose this lifestyle.
At the same time, I designed these pages to lend a helping hand in planning your next rock climbing trip, to inspire you to push hard, to make you feel heard, to psyche you up, to show you that we’re all in this together.
We’re climbing up a piece of rock. We’re excited about that piece of rock, discussing its features in great detail with the person(s) next to us, mimicking the moves in a sort of dance. We talk climbing grades in a language only we can understand and struggle to hold onto holds only we can see, […]
It’s Not All About the Grades. Climbing is Personal Read More »
In search of uncrowded crags and elusive king lines? Even though climbing in Romania may not be such a big secret anymore, it remains an underdog. Which can only be good news. Going to a new country to climb, we all could use some guidance. This is all the more true when said country has
The Underdogs: My Favorite Climbing Destinations in Romania Read More »
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
Just Climb: Expect Nothing and Let Yourself Flow 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: What You Need to Know Read More »
