Leaps from leaders are not enough
While climbing an 8000er, conditions are often against me, preventing me from climbing to higher camps. But there are usually other treks...
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smetswim
May 52 min read
Cost cutting is not a vision
Expedition climbing is a demanding sport that requires me to make a lot of sacrifices. I have already spent enough money on...
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smetswim
Feb 252 min read
A ship is always safe in the harbour, but that is not what it was built for.
Do you know how to avoid all the risks of mountain climbing? By staying home. But of course, if I stay home, I won't make it to the top....
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smetswim
Dec 4, 20232 min read
He who would travel happily, must travel light.
Do you know how to tell the difference between an experienced and an inexperienced expedition climber? By the size of their backpack. An...
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smetswim
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Embrace change
People ask me for how long I will continue to climb 8000ers. I get a little bit older every day, so one day, climbing will be over for...
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smetswim
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Experiment. Fail. Learn. Repeat.
The zone of death, the bit of the world that surpasses 8000 m, is a brutal environment. Every step could be your last. Making a mistake...
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