TMB Day 1: a Rainy Afternoon

TMB Day 1: a Rainy Afternoon

The first half day of the Tour du Mont Blanc I spent in an airplane and busses, until I finally got the the trailhead. Heavy fog made me change my plans already within 2 hours on the trail. Day 1: Les Houches to Les Contamines Start: Les Houches End: Les Contamines,...
Solar Charger review: the Flybox

Solar Charger review: the Flybox

Like most hikers, I want to be able to charge my smartphone, wether on a thru-hike or a multi day section hike. I have compared different options and finally chose the Flybox Solar power bank to carry on my Big SEKI Loop thru hike in the summer of 2018. Flybox SQ1...
Cathedral Lakes trail, Yosemite

Cathedral Lakes trail, Yosemite

After my eight-day SEKI Loop trail, I headed north to Yosemite National Park for one last day hike. I chose the Cathedral Lakes trail – part of the John Muir Trail – because it combines alpine lakes, a magnificent peak and relative solitude. Cathedral Lakes Trail...