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Cape Town chronicles: a wedding, a rock climbing trip and a paragliding trip – Dec 2016

Cape Town chronicles: a wedding, a rock climbing trip and a paragliding trip – Dec 2016

Cape Town is holding a special place in my heart. The first time I came there was in 2013 and I was immediately amazed by all the possibilities offered by this region. This trip was a special one as David was getting married. It was also my very first holiday with Hande and our first climbing trip.

Steph February 14, 2017February 17, 2017 South Africa, Trad Climbing, Trip Report 2 Comments Read more

The Adam Ondra timeline on the Dawn Wall (VI – 5.14d) – El Capitan -Yosemite Valley

The Adam Ondra timeline on the Dawn Wall (VI – 5.14d) – El Capitan -Yosemite Valley

A very inspiring story that has been lived covered by Pavel Blazek and Adam. Tommy Cadwell and Jorge Jorgeson were visionary and it is a total different ball game finding a route and a way to climb it. But Adam’s story is one the finest treat I’ve seen in modern rock climbing history. Thanks.

Steph November 22, 2016February 10, 2017 Big Walls, Trad Climbing, USA 2 Comments Read more

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part11: new routes, FAs and last news

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part11: new routes, FAs and last news

The latest news from Tioman. Tam, Tim Hot Tea , Nicolas Archibald Gay and Shaiful Amin have opened some new lines.

Steph November 6, 2015December 11, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia 1 Comment Read more

Rock climbing trip report in South Korea: Insubong, Seoraksan and more… August 2015

Rock climbing trip report in South Korea: Insubong, Seoraksan and more… August 2015

Rock Climbing in South Korea is just amazing. During SG50, we went on a road trip to discover some of the most beautiful trad climbing routes in the country: Insubong in Seoul, Janggon-bong in the Seoraksan National Park and more.

Steph August 16, 2015August 19, 2015 South Korea, Trad Climbing, Trip Report 8 Comments Read more

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part10: A collection of Trip Reports, the memories of Tioman

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part10: A collection of Trip Reports, the memories of Tioman

Tioman has its own memory. Please share with us your journey and your adventures. Here is a collection of some trip reports.  

Steph July 18, 2015August 18, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia, Trip Report 1 Comment Read more

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part9: Trip Report, Polish Princess 270m / 7b

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part9: Trip Report, Polish Princess 270m / 7b

“Polish Princess” (7b, 270m) was established in April 2011 by Eliza Kubarska and David Kaszlikowski from Poland. We came back in July 2015 to repeat the route and re bolt the anchors with Ti Bolts.

Steph July 15, 2015July 17, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia, Trad Climbing, Trip Report 2 Comments Read more

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part8: bolt status update as of July 2015

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part8: bolt status update as of July 2015

Bolting status on Tioman as of July 2015. Anchors on Damai Sentosa and Polish Princess (up to pitch 5) have been replaced with Titanium bolts.

Steph July 13, 2015July 14, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia 4 Comments Read more

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part7: new route addition – The Name of God – Ironin 3 – April 2015

The Dragon’s Horns on Tioman Island, Malaysia, Part7: new route addition – The Name of God – Ironin 3 – April 2015

In April 2015, an Iranian team led by Mahmoud Ghavidel made the First Ascent of a new route in Tioman. “The name of God” is a 485m 5.13 / 5.10 – A2 (???) climb and a new addition on the South Pillar of the Dragon’s Horn

Steph July 12, 2015July 14, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia 2 Comments Read more

Bukit Takun, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Part3: Get Out Of The Kitchen 6b+/A0 – 7a+, Pictures and videos

Bukit Takun, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Part3: Get Out Of The Kitchen 6b+/A0 – 7a+, Pictures and videos

Some pictures taken at the time we were setting up Get Out Of The kitchen. Some of them will give you a good reference to gain an access to the route or to the top of Bukit Takun via Campground.

Steph June 11, 2015June 11, 2015 Big Walls, Malaysia, Sport Climbing No Comments Read more

Paragliding Weekend May 2015: Trip Report at Matantimali, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Paragliding Weekend May 2015: Trip Report at Matantimali, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

During the long Vesak weekend in Singapore, I had the chance to make a trip to Palu and paraglide in one of the best spot in South East Asia.

Steph June 8, 2015July 17, 2015 Indonesia, Paragliding, Trip Report No Comments Read more
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Part 11: New routes and FAs Oct/Nov 2015

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Part 9: Trip Report, Polish Princess 270m / 7b

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Part 7: New route "Ironin 3" April 2015

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    The Adam Ondra timeline on the Dawn Wall (VI – 5.14d) – El Capitan -Yosemite Valley

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