Tag Archives: Atlas Mountains

Today Was a Good Day – Summiting Toubkal (Morocco)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Stef

It’s not a secret that I like hiking and climbing. Last year I did my first winter climb summiting Toubkal in Morocco, the highest peak in North Africa. Big challenge for a first timer. Especially when you have to fight … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, Climbing, dailypost, High Atlas, Hiking, Morocco, Photography, postaday, Summit, Toubkal, Travel, Travelling, Trekking, Weekly Photo Challenge, Winter climbing | 2 Comments

Atlas Mountains – Imlil by Night

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Stef

The topic of this week’s photo challenge is ‘Half Half’. And this my story: Once upon a time, it was Christmas time, a young couple decided to go travelling. Curious about the world and wanting to see faraway countries they … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco, Walkie Talkie | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, Climbing, dailypost, High Atlas, Hiking, Les Mouflons, Morocco, Photography, postaday, Summit, Toubkal, Toubkal Refuge, Travel, Travelling, Trekking, Winter climbing | 3 Comments

Orange in the Mountains

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Stef

(Yes, I jam.) One of the most important things in the mountains is safety. And what could be better than an orange jacket that secures high visibility? You can be spotted from the next-door peak, from the ground, and even … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco, Walkie Talkie | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, dailypost, High Atlas, Hiking, Morocco, Mountains, Photography, postaday, Toubkal, Trekking, Weekly Photo Challenge | 5 Comments

Review Mount Toubkal

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Stef

+ Beautiful mountains + Good exercise + Fabulous guide + Awesome, like-minded people + Ideal for winter climbing – It’s f***reezing cold – Sick stomach – Light altitude sickness – Painful ascents But after some time you forget about the … Continue reading →

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Toubkal Refuge – Imlil

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Stef

15km – with Prasana, Mohammed, Michon, Mike and Abdah. ↓ 1467m What I noticed this morning when we were leaving the refuge was that everyone was in a very positive, happy mood to go down. 3 parties with their guides … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, Charity, Climbing, High Atlas, Hiking, Imlil, Ireland, Les Mouflons, Morocco, Sidi Chamharouch, Surfing, Toubkal Refuge, Travel, Traveling, Trekking, Winter climbing | 1 Comment

Ouanoukrim (4089m – Attempt)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Stef

2,5 km – with Prasana and Mohammed. ↑ 693m ↓ 693m The night before: If it’s about 3°C in your room, you’re wrapped up in a cosy sleeping bag, you don’t think twice if you wanna go to the loo … Continue reading →

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Mount Toubkal Summit (4167m)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Stef

1,5 km – with Prasana, Bonnie and Mohammed. ↑ 960m ↓ 960m The morning after the first night: As I mentioned before, only the common area is heated. Not the dormitories. F*** it was freezing. I guess it was around … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, Climbing, High Atlas, Hiking, Les Mouflons, Morocco, Summit, Toubkal, Toubkal Refuge, Travel, Travelling, Trekking, Winter climbing | 3 Comments

Imlil to Toubkal Refuge (base camp)

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Stef

15 km – with Prasana, Bonnie and Mohammed. ↑ 1467m Christmas 2014: no tree, no turkey, no presents. Therefore mint tea, tajine and trekking. Our plan: to climb North Africa’s highest mountain Toubkal (4167m) in Morocco’s Atlas mountains. You need: … Continue reading →

Posted in Morocco | Tagged Africa, Atlas Mountains, Climbing, Guide, High Atlas, Hiking, Imlil, Les Mouflons, Morocco, Sidi Chamharouch, Toubkal, Toubkal Refuge, Trekking, Winter climbing | 1 Comment