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We climbed the Agnèr in one day from the bivacco to the top in 12 hours.update later

After the “Demtez- Gluck”  we wanted to climb a bit harder route. Messner was the route of choice  8 pitches all around grade 6. Again to find the start of the route was a pain. When we found the start some  Eastern Europeans decided to bail because of the wet rock. We thought it was …

July 20th After Chamonix our goal is the Dolomite mountains. Traveling to Italy without a rush so loads of time to Climb along the way. We choose to go through Switzerland take the long way over the mountain passes. First stop after Martigny:  Sanetsch. A nice quiet pass with a big limestone wall of 300 …

July 15th After preparation in the Netherlands it was time for the “family-climb” . After a great sunny day rock climbing, slacklining and BBQ waking up at 5:00 was very difficult for my younger brothers. An “Alpine start” 5:00 breakfast and taking the first cable car up to Aguille du midi. The Aguille du Midi walk …

Finally after the loads of study work breaking free to go out and Climb. The first stop Friedrichshafen Outdoorfair looking at all the New Gear. On the way the Climbuz needed some (Sugru) repairs. Checking out some great Julbo sunglasses, Light my Fire sporks and the new Mountainhardware Clothes for 2014. Also the New Totem …

When climbing high alpine routes in wild exposed terrain it’s sometimes difficult to “keep them together” . Especially as a Dutch climber that is “bound” to the gym 3 days a week training staying in “mental” shape is quite difficult. So I thought a Good way to train is to make a High line… Well …

Finally some good weather. Unfortunately I’m unable to go out and climb on the moment. Studying and making money are the priorities, to be able to climb this summer :) . To enjoy the sun and get in to shape It’s slackline time! Do you like to get into shape for the rocks ore have …

People ask me why do you drive that old piece off sh*t? This is why!