HRP 4: Harpea Cave Valley to bottom of Pic D’Ory

Short one only today since I had to chase cows away from my tent for an hour…


HRP 3: COL Basbar to Harpea Cave Valley

The battery of my watch died tonight so there was no alarm for me this morning.…


HRP 2: Col d’Inzola to Col Basabar (almost Aldudes)

What a day! How would my dear friend Martin say: “I am ab-so-lu-tely…


HRP 1: Mainz via Hendaye to Col d’Inzola

  As always I was running behind schedule a bit with my preparation.…


2 years of travel in 1 minute and 49 seconds.

Many of you have followed the last 2 years of my journey. Many of you have read…


My 11 "unusual" tips for a long distance hike.

Many essential things are discussed in depth in the hiker scene when it comes…


PCT #109, 1143mi: 2000 miles done!

A normal day again. No rain, all chores and responsibilities back to the…


PCT #87, 2075mi: Just another day in Oregon...

I have to admit just a rather unexciting day today - flat, forestry and...?…