And now for something completely different. When I accepted a two year contract in South Korea I had planned to use it a stepping stone to explore some more remote parts of East Asia. Then came COVID which meant I got to see a lot of more of Korea than I had expected. The country […]
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IML Alison Rowsell has recently written a guide book for Cicerone Press about the Jura Crest Trail, Switzerland. The Jura Crest Trail is one of seven national walking trails in Switzerland, traversing some of the oldest mountainous areas of the Alps, running parallel with the Swiss-French border. Also known as the Jura High Route (Swiss National Route 5), the
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Sonthofen by International Mountain Leader Sandy Paterson The area around Sonthofen has a perfect range of options for Snowshoeing. As well as some big days out to challenge you when the weather is good, easier days when the limbs are a bit tired and venues to hide from the weather. It also has so much more
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Indonesia by International Mountain Leader Alan Ward Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time in Indonesia and travelled across the extent of this archipelago, from Sumatra in the west, to West Papua in the far east and as far north as the Anambas Islands in the South China Sea. What makes Indonesia wonderful is
Climbing in Ethiopia by International Mountain Leader Suzie Dick Suzie tells as a bit about why climbing in Ethiopia is one of her favourite things to do, aside from being an IML. So, for any budding climbers out there, this might be for you… Why is this my favourite destination? My husband, children and I lived
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The TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) written by IML Jo Blackshaw This is my favourite destination because it’s a stunning hike through spectacular scenery. For those of you that don’t know it, the TMB traces a route around the Mont Blanc massif through France, Italy and Switzerland, over several high passes lasting 10-14 days. I am
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Japan written by International Mountain Leader Steve White Japan is an amazing mix of ancient and modern cultures. It’s a country where you can travel to the outskirts of Tokyo and immediately be in unspoilt mountain terrain. It’s a place to trek in amazing, and relatively quiet mountain scenery, for days while traversing ridges and mountains
Iceland written by International Mountain Leader Ian Carter Iceland is a fantastic place to spend time. You will find the people really friendly, helpful and they all seem to speak English. There is a variety of accommodation options depending on people’s budgets. Iceland offers some wonderful walking through amazing scenery. You can do single or
The Sierra Nevada Mountains of Southern Spain written by IMLs Michael Hunt & Jane Livingstone The Sierra Nevada is home to the highest mountain in mainland Spain, Mulhacén (3479m). We had been visiting Spain to climb for many years and bought a house on the southern slopes known as La Alpujarra in 2002. At that time we were
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Morocco written by International Mountain Leader Marc Gallagher At just three hours flight from most UK airports, Marrakech boasts a better climate, a more exotic culture, bigger mountains and easier access than Scotland! You can enjoy trekking up 4000m peaks in the stunning Atlas Mountains and explore unique Berber villages which still retain their traditional culture.
