Stories
Snippets of my adventures as I explore the world around me. Here are a collection of my hiking stories, my travels and my mind's meanderings.
Chasing the Sun | Norway
Oda and I go chasing the sun around western Norway. This summer, our adventures include an overnight hike at the famous Trolltunga rock formation and the Dronninstien trail in Vestland.
Exploring the Galápagos Islands | Ecuador
In the summer of 2022, we spent a week off the coast of Ecuador exploring the Galápagos Islands. It was a week full of National Geographic-type scenes, unique landscapes, diverse wildlife, and underwater adventures.
Hiking Guide: Forcella del Sassolungo, Italy
A beautiful summer hiking route that crosses over the Sassolungo pass and circumnavigates the great mesa.
Hiking Forcella Sassolungo | Italian Dolomites
A warm August weekend hiking Forcella Sassolungo in the Italian Dolomites. Marc and I hiked the famous pass in the Italian Dolomites for his birthday.
'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night
Julia and I head to the mountains for a weekend wild camp. Regular checks on the weather app showed clear skies, but a series of storms earlier that week had us on guard. Julia picked a route with a Plan B and Plan C lined up, just in case. Luckily that she did!
Dreaming of Wild Camping | Valais, Switzerland
I've been dreaming of wild camping all summer. Finally, I brushed off my tent, tested my gear and set off to Valais to find my camping spot to enjoy the views of the striking Furka Pass, Switzerland.
Mountain Hut Stay on Faulhorn | Grindelwald
An overnight hut stay on Faulhorn, near Grindelwald.
Seven Days along the Via Alpina | Central Switzerland
This seven-day hike along the Via Alpina in central Switzerland is a must if you’re looking for a long-distance trek in the Swiss Alps.
Choosing Adventure
How I went from hungrily chasing adventure, then waiting for adventure, to choosing to welcome adventure into my life.
Coffee and snowshoeing on Klausenpass
I had my first snowshoeing experience during the Christmas break on Klausenpass, Switzerland. We gathered all our siblings, and we trekked in the snow from Urnerboden to Klausenpass. We enjoyed a cup of coffee at 1,948 m above sea level before descending back down into the snowy valley.