I have been told, that nature above the arctic circle is breathtaking but I had no idea how much so. The first couple of kilometers it felt just nice, a hike like nearly any other in a more wooded area. But the further I came the more breathtaking were the views. What I am going … More Overwhelmed by Nature – and suspension bridges.
When I publish this I will have been offline for a whole week. No reception whatsoever between Abisko and Vakkotavare . Only my satellite GPS communicator was able to let people know where I am if they have the link or if I used some of my very precious free messages per month that are … More Seven Days Disconnected
Sweden is pretty. People are nice and helpful and completely understand when you do not understand a single word, at least when you are listening to them. When I reached the platform from which my night train was supposed to leave, it was already very busy. Many backpacks with many people ready to be taken … More Are Swedish Trains as bad as Germans?
If you know me, you know that I have a passion for numbers. If you don’t know me, you know now. My colleagues call me lovingly a nerd, and I am very honoured by it. Numbers used to be my safe place. They were always reliable. 1+1=2. They were the counterpart to my very unstable … More 400 Days
When I started looking into long distance hiking, especially the PCT it became clear that beside the backpack there are two more things that are important if not to say crucial to survival. A good shelter and a good sleeping system. Or to put it a bit easier a house and a bed. Both need … More My best hiking buddies: a hornet and a summit
One Year - Five Continents 