Sometimes life throws a few extra challenges at you when you least expect it. At these times, it comes down to your mind´s capacity to deal with the added challenges. If the mind is willing, the body will follow. About a week ago Simon and I headed into the Ishinca Valley in the Cordillera Blanca…

Nevado Alpamayo (5900m) has often been called the most beautiful mountain in the world. It comes pretty close in my opinion and Ive wanted to climb it ever since I saw a photo of it many years ago. The time to climb was upon us. After a frantic day of shopping, packing and changing plane…

Simon: I think we need to do some laundry soon. Rob: Why? We´ve only been here a week. Simon: I keep shitting myself

High altitude does strange things to the body and mind. For someone new to altitude, it can be a horrible experience (dont let that put you off though!) . The process of gradually pushing the body higher and higher to force the body to adapt to higher altitudes can be painful. Headaches, nausea, vomiting can…

Finally after more than 24 hours flying and 8 hours in a comfy bus, Simon and I arrived have arrived in Huaraz in the beautiful Cordillera Blanca range of Peru.We staying in an amazing hostel with an incredible view of the mountains. Already we have concluded that there is too little time to try all…

Climbing trip to the Cordillera Blanca mountains of Peru July 2009 For years, I had seen photos and read stories about climbing in the mountains of Peru. The Cordillera Blanca mountain range of Peru contains some of the most beautiful 5000m and 6000m mountains in the world. I had to go.  I had the guidebook.…