With my current PhD schedule, I have the flexibility of working whenever I want. So I like to take advantage of this and go out during the week whenever I can afford it. I went skiing on a Wednesday, with some hot sunny weather and leftover snow upwards of 1800m. There were some people skiing on the slopes of Valea Dorului, but just me and two Germans touring around. Left Continue…
It was the second weekend in March. Given the acute lack of snow over the winter, I was desperate. My new skiing setup was only (barely) used in resorts, on snow cover that was hardly skiable. So I decided to join Horatiu for the 7 hour drive to the remote Lomas Chalet near Toplita. I must admit that I was expecting the amenities you would normally expect from a chalet Continue…
It was a couple of weeks ago, the weekend after the code orange snowstorm. The guys from Montaniarzii Aventurieri were organizing an introductory winter climbing workshop and I signed up for it. I left Bucharest a day early hoping I would find enough snow to ski a little in the area. Train to Brasov, bus inside Brasov, bus to Zarnesti and then I was ready to put my skis on. There Continue…
I don’t usually do tags, but since Alex is a nice guy, I’m answering his tag by sharing my plans for 2014: 1. What new places are you planning to visit in 2014? The big trip of this year is the month-long holiday in Nepal, in September-October. Andreea and me are going to trek the Annapurna Circuit (about 220 km, going from 800m up to 5400m, usually done in 20 Continue…
And what’s the best way to learn a new sport? Sign up for a contest! So yesterday marks a few premieres: – first time ski touring – first skiing contest – first time skiing at night – first time I drop out of a contest The contest was held in Poiana Brasov and started a little after 5 pm. Most of the 30 or so competitors went off running towards Continue…