smetswimFeb 252 minA 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....
smetswimDec 4, 20232 minHe 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...
smetswimOct 9, 20232 minEmbrace changePeople 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...
smetswimAug 13, 20232 minExperiment. 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...