alpinism Tag

2 juli 2020 In Trip reports By Coen

Wunderwelt – Hohe Göll

After Europe's big lockdown, and only one possible short week for me to go climbing, it was uncertain where to go. Fortunately, Germany and Luxemburg opened up, while France, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria were still closed. Roland Bekendam and me decided to go the...

4 februari 2019 In Trip reports By Coen

Grande Dru south face – Voie Contamine

By the beginning of July, Harald, Laurens, Jelle and me decided to head to one of the most iconic & dramatic peaks of Chamonix and the western Alps: the Dru's. The 'petit Dru' (3.733m) and 'grande Dru' (3.754m), together refered to as the Dru's or Dru,...

12 november 2017 In Trip reports By Coen

Chamonix summer throwback

Last august, Jelmer, Guus, Loek and me went to the Chamonix Aiguilles for some premium quality granite climbing. First at the south side of the Aiguilles (in the 'Envers des Aiguilles' area) and later we approached these 'aiguilles' (french for 'pinnacles') from the north side. The...