Thunderstorms on Maroon Peak

Aspen is worldwide famous because of skiing. The Maroon Bells are maybe less known by foreigners, but most Americans will recognize these peaks as the most beautiful in...
Sunday, July 08, 2001 | Posted in Alpinism, Mountains, North-America, US 14ers, USA | Read More »
Five days in the paradise of Fiji

I spent 4-5 days and nights on Beachcomber Island (Fiji) together with some other backpackers. The tiny island didn't offer much more than beach life, snorkeling, scuba diving...
Sunday, June 17, 2001 | Posted in Fiji, Oceania, Travel | Read More »
Mount Kosciuszko

I just spent a few days in Australia on my world around trip. I flew into Sydney, continued on to Canberra and then to Thredbo, where I easily...
Saturday, May 19, 2001 | Posted in Australia, Country High Points, Hiking, Mountains, Oceania, Seven Summits, Ultras | Read More »
Bali and Gunung Agung

Bali is certainly more than beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. Bali also offer stunning sceneries with several volcanoes rising high above the lush green landscape and endless rice...
Saturday, May 12, 2001 | Posted in Asia, Hiking, Indonesia, Mountains, Travel | Read More »
Island Peak

After a successful climb of Lobuje East (6.119m), the majority chose to go down to lower altitude in Pheriche (4240 m) to rest and recover before the climb...
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 | Posted in Alpinism, Asia, Extreme Altitude, Mountains, Nepal | Read More »
Death on Lobuche East

The first time I visited Nepal, in the autumn of 2000, I was mainly trekking at altitudes up to a maximum of 5.400 meters. When I returned to...
Monday, April 16, 2001 | Posted in Alpinism, Asia, Extreme Altitude, Mountains, Nepal | Read More »
72 days of backpacking in India

India was the start of my 11 months of backpacking around the world. Even though some people advised me to choose an easier country to start with, I...
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 | Posted in Asia, India, Travel | Read More »