First dugout canoe expedition down 800km of the Morona river in the Amazon basin. We saw pristine nature, met the indigenous Shuar tribes, saw beautiful wildlife, and experienced the unbelievable.
Training done with the Ecuadorian army's Amazon special force called the "Tigres". We learned how to build a raft, eat, drink, and make a shelter using solely the forest's resources.
To get to Machu Pichu we trekked the Salcantay trail which lasted 10 days. It took us to remote terrains, where we reached a 5000m pass and trekked around the Salcantay mountain.
My first 5800m ascension, training prior took us to other 5000m peaks in Ecuador, namely the Corazon, Illinizas, and, Chimborazo.
A horse expedition that we set up in order to see the greater area of the Peruvian Inca Sacred valley.
Paddling aboard an inflatable canoe with another adventurous couple on Inle lake. This mode of transport allowed us to see the livelihood of monks and farmers living on the islands and secluded shores of Inle lake.
My first trip abroad for climbing purposes only. I went with a good friend back to where I lived when I was a teenager yet didn't climb. It was a great learning experience, especially getting used to a bit more "run out" routes!
I went climbing to Tonsai first in 2006 and then in 2010. It was a place very close to my heart as I first went there solo and I loved the zen environment. On the second time though, Tonsai had changed into a more touristy area and was undergoing lots of changes. Nevertheless we still climbed the classics!
My first trad only trip on slabs and during the summer. So all of these combinations made it a bit challenging, nevertheless "El Capitan" is truly awe inspiring and just makes you want to climb it! We also went to Tolumne meadows which was just peacefully beautiful.
These pictures are from a ranges of places I've climbed over the years while living in Australia. It includes;The blue mountains, Point perpendicular, Arapiles.