rock climbing

Autana: Eye of the Gods

First ascent of a magical tepui with a cathedral-like cave piercing the mountain from side to side.
Vanoise & Chamonix

France: Vanoise and Chamonix

A six-day high-level trek around Vanoise National Park, then climbing accessible peaks in Chamonix.

Greece: Varassova

Big limestone climbing at Varassova, Greece’s historic climbing cliff, and exploring local heritage, including Missolonghi, Nafpaktos, and Delphi.

Italy: Valleys of Rock

Climbing limestone in the Apuane Alps and granite routes in Piedmont valleys, enjoying superb long climbs and Dimitri’s inspired...
Sardinia - Elephant Coast

Sardinia: Elephant Beach

In 2005, we stayed in a wonderful villa at Elephant Beach on the Costa Smeralda. and went walking and...

Scottish Mountains

This journal chronicles decades of selective Scottish mountain climbs (1969–2025), tackling challenging scrambles and classic peaks.

Venezuela: Climbing Ilu Tepuy

First ascent in 1981 of Ilu tepuy, a table mountain near Roraima in Venezuela's remote Gran Sabana.

Venezuelan Climbs

Climbing expeditions across Venezuela’s diverse landscapes and largely unexplored terrain — from the Ávila and the Gran Sabana to...