Breathing is something that you take for granted until it becomes difficult. Functions like breathing, walking and sleeping we do autonomously and it is only when you are struggling to do the first two and yearning for the later that you start to value the simpler perceived functions of our body. How different would your… Read More
Location- Base camp to the saddle Song of the morning- Monarch, Shapeshifter Thought of the morning- These are the moments I live for. Not necessarily the summit, but special moments of harmony during he journey. Thankyou- Yealands, Bivouac, Suunto, Taggify, Cruz roof racks, Edgewater College, Whanau, God! Notes: My alarm went off at 2:30am but… Read More
Location- Russian no go border zone and base camp Distance- 11km, 1200m gain and 1150m descent Song of the day- Redemption Song, Bob Marly Thought of the day- If you don’t make it, learn, then try a new way Thank you- – Bivouac for all the epic gear as I am currently in a storm… Read More
Distance and gain- 1200m gain over 4km Thought of the day- patience Song of the day- Rudimental, feel the love Thankyou- – movember and the NZ mental health foundation – mum and dad – Abdul-Khalim Elmezov, the climbing legend – God Notes- It has felt like forever since I last woke up on a mountain,… Read More
It is now day 12 into the sea2summit7 adventure of Mt Elbrus and I think it is due time to give everyone a bit of a summary of what has happened so far and so we are all on the same page I will explain what my plan of attack is for the summit climb.… Read More
Location- Vladikavkaz, Russia Thought of the day- resting is not cheating Song of the day- Ernie’s by Fat Freddy’s Drop Thank you: -Cruz adventure roof racks & accessories, supplied at Mr G’s Auto 1 -Scott for looking after Gavin -Edgewater College and School Holidays -Oleg, Kazbek and Zalina Bazoeva -my awesome sponsors Suunto, Bivouac and… Read More
How many times have you said ‘this is the best day of my life’ and really meant it. I was now completely on my own in an overgrown valley trying to bash my way towards the ridge leading up to the border, the weather was closing in with rain, thunder, lightning and a white out… Read More
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