Vaňovský vrch was my last summit of the day, which gave it an automatic advantage: by that point I no longer needed a grand expedition, just a hill that still felt worth climbing. This one did. At 561 m it is not especially high, and its isolation is fairly modest at about 2.85 km, but…
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Střížovický vrch: A Quick High Point Above Ústí nad Labem
Střížovický vrch was the seventh stop of an eight-peak day, coming after Radešín and just before Vaňovský vrch, so by this point I was not looking for grand drama. I was looking for a clean summit tick that still meant something. This one did, mainly because it is a P100. The naming is slightly messy,…
Radešín: A Short Climb to a Hidden Trig Point Above Ústí nad Labem
Radešín came sixth on an eight-peak day, after Vysoký kámen and before the beautifully unromantic Peak 346, so by this point I was in efficient mode rather than lyrical mode. That suited this hill perfectly. Radešín is a short, practical little climb north of Ústí nad Labem, more of a precise errand than a full…
Vysoký kámen: A Quick Wooded Summit Above Povrly
By the time I reached Vysoký kámen, it was already the fifth peak of the day. Děčínský Sněžník, Chmelník, Lotarův vrch, and Javorský vrch were already behind me, while Radešín, Střížovický vrch, and Vaňovský vrch still lay ahead. Vysoký kámen itself is only 494 m high, but with about 132 m of prominence and 4.89…
Javorský vrch: A Short Open Summit with Wide Views Above Javory
As the fourth peak in an eight-hill day, and coming straight from Lotarův vrch, Javorský vrch felt almost suspiciously efficient. After a wooded summit and a longer sequence earlier in the day, this was a very short climb with a very open top, the kind of hill that looks modest on the map and then…
Lotarův vrch: A Quiet Wooded Summit West of Chmelník
Lotarův vrch was the third peak of my eight-summit day, and also the point where the day settled into a pleasant rhythm instead of just collecting names. After Chmelník, this was a short, practical wooded hill with a real summit, a few good views, and enough character to justify the detour. It was a short,…
Chmelník: A Broad Summit Traverse Above the Elbe Valley
Chmelník was only the second summit of the day, but it immediately felt like a proper hike rather than a short hill crossing. On paper this was a short traverse, just over 3.1 km with 221 metres of ascent and only about an hour on foot. In practice it turned into a compact, very likeable…
Pico da Coroa
Another P144 peak, Pico da Coroa, catches my eye on the map. The southern route from Maroços seems like the easiest and most obvious way to reach the summit. I’m practically celebrating the convenient starting point when I hit a snag – literally. Google Maps’ “easiest route” turns out to be a concrete walking trail,…
Pico do Castanho
Looking for a peaceful alternative to Pico do Furado’s hustle and bustle? A relaxing drive on winding Madeiran roads (don’t worry, the switchbacks are manageable!) leads me to the Pico do Castanho trailhead. This cozy parking lot, sized for a small adventure crew (think 3-4 cars!), welcomes me with open asphalt. Looking back, I see…
Pico do Furado
The Cabo São Lourenço peninsula caught my eye during a rather harrowing landing two days ago. Well, “landing” might be a bit of an understatement—let’s say I “fell,” “dropped,” or even “plummeted” onto the runway. Kudos to the pilots though, they did a stellar job—I even gave them a round of applause. After three attempts,…
Pico do Remal
Pico Remal wasn’t on my radar, especially since my original plan was to reach Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra from the north. But plans have a way of changing, right? The northern route turned out to be too rough for my small rented car, so I drove all the way around and approached from…
Montaña Quemada
John shifted his flight from the afternoon to the morning, so I dropped him off at the airport. Now, with 3-4 hours to spare, I’m pondering my options. Naturally, I think of peaks. The more captivating ones like Volcán de la Deseada require more time than I have. Thus, I narrow down my search and…
Montaña de las Palmas
I landed right on schedule and promptly rejected the notion of shelling out fifty euros for a taxi, choosing a public bus instead. After a mere 15-minute wait and an expenditure of just 1.65 EUR, I arrived in Telde. Upon finding my accommodation, I engaged in a brief conversation with the hostel owner. It soon…
Yushan – Xifeng
We arrive at Paiyun Lodge by 11 am, pondering whether to tackle Yushan today or delay it until tomorrow. Given the cloud-swathed scenery, aiming for the summit today hardly seems wise. After some thought, we agree to proceed with our original plan and explore the West Summit, saving Yushan’s peak for an early morning attempt….
Bunchant
After reaching the top of Jargalant Khairkhan, we set our sights on yet another significant peak, with an overnight stay planned in Altai city and plenty of time on our hands. Embracing every chance for new climbs, we found an unexplored peak with a 237-meter prominence west of Mankhan city. Driven by a love for…
Jast
Leaving the Steppe Hotel in Khovd after breakfast, we drive 10 kilometers north and spot a promising peak that looks both prominent and climbable. Consulting our maps, we estimate its prominence to be at least 200 meters, a figure Rob later updates to 249 meters. Clearly, it’s an appealing detour for peakbaggers en route to…
Tariani Bogd
After spending the night in Bayankhongor, we hit the road towards the next ultra-prominent peak, yet the allure of Tariani Bogd, a mere 133-meter prominence bump close to the road, tempts us into a detour. Calling it a hike might be a stretch since we ambitiously attempt to drive to the top, but reality—and physics—soon…
Ich-Tevsh-Ula
The journey to the peak is an adventure in itself, spiced up with a game of ‘Name That Peak!’ along the way. Ich-Tevsh-Ula? Sounds more like a magic incantation than a mountain, yet here it is, towering with its P200 status. Yes, we were the ones keeping score, and post-climb, we triumphantly declared it P202….
Crocodile Hill
After successfully completing our morning ascent of Mount Matutum, we made our way back to Davao. En route, we consulted the map and identified a small hill with a road leading to its summit. Two aspects piqued our curiosity about this hill: firstly, it held a prominence of 100 meters, and secondly, it bore the…
Bukit Timah
The journey from London to Davao in the Philippines is quite lengthy, but naturally, we wanted to add a dash of fun to it! I had scaled the highest point in Singapore about a decade ago, but for Rob, this would mark a new country highpoint. Thus, we scheduled a 7-hour layover in Singapore, giving…