Have a little look at what bouldering is about in Fontainebleau !
Video #3: BD athlete Adam Ondra bouldering in Fontainebleau, France...
In French, sorry ! but I thought it was interesting to show that climbing (indoor) was definately getting a "must try" discipline, especially if you are looking for a exhilarating, full body and mind training for the winter ! Le Monde.fr - A la découverte de l'escalade en salle, idéale pour les débutants et pour les angoissés de l'altitude. 
Well done to Colette, that I do not know, but I love the photos and the storytelling is very very nice. Thanks Colette. I'll come back for more. "Needless to say this event was a spectacle before even considering its location. Over 50 Petzl Athletes and 500 added international climbers from all over the world met together to climb, chill and party in Getu. There are people I’ve met on Rock Trips, that I would never see otherwise and usually never see again until the next year’s event. But often you meet a new person, swap plans, trade beta and touch base along the way on your next climbing trip. It’s really a very cool thing, and something Petzl has nailed in terms of celebrating what it means to be a climber and traveler. They bring this feeling to a new community in each event, and later display the experience for the entire world through video, photos and blogs. Bravo!" 
If your are looking for a climbing destination now, even in the winter and in spring, the "Drôme Provençale" in France is where you need to head. It is a stunning region with millions of possibilities for rock climbing but not only. Cycling (go on ! you can climb up the Mont Ventoux and say "I've done it!"), Water sport (not too far in the Ardêche) but also horse riding are great activities !
So if you are heading to the Drôme (and you should!), get this new guidebook about the Climbing in the Drôme Provençale. It is really well done and the english version is amazing even if it is a french "topo" ! 
Are you looking for a climbing destination in Europe, easy to access (flight or trains always running to Marseille) ? Are you looking for a magnificient place to climb ? some of the most beautiful mediterranean scenery ? Try the Calanques !! Organise your trip on Climbapedia. Crags + Accommodation + Climbing guide if needed ! Nothing about travel, but what a climb ! in the 50's ! RIP : Walter Bonatti, Born on the 22nd of June 1930 in Bergamo Died on the 13th of September 2011. 
Bouldering season ! It is the perfect season to go and visit the magnificient forest, especially with its autumn coat on ! Enjoy the photos and take your decision -> If you have never done it DO IT ! 
Kalymnos, climbers' paradise and also nature lovers' paradise. Rock Climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Diving.... and get in touch with the local community : there is something for everyone on Kalymnos Island ! We will soon enter the best period to visit the place ! It is still time to plan you trip.... all the info you need are on climbapedia.com! Use your free time wisely ! "Health and Fitness Travel provides active wellness holidays world-wide, and has new healthy breaks for people who are time pressured, burnt-out and in need a quick healthy getaway to recover. Paul Joseph of Health and Fitness Travel says “Preventive health care is the one thing that we can take control of. We should make it our own responsibility to take care of our health, and this is very important especially in times of anxiety and stress where people suffer from lack of sleep and poor diet. We are growing in self-awareness and becoming more conscious of the very limited time we have to look after ourselves. The British are more stressed than most other countries; demanding workloads and longer commutes are eating away at our free time, leaving us feeling unhealthy and in need of a holiday to improve our health and well-being. The average person puts on 4 pounds of weight after every inactive holiday and more of us are now choosing to swap fly and flop breaks for more healthy ones to promote a healthier lifestyle.” 
'On Assignment' Follows Photographer to Breathtaking Heights in Yosemite Via axelletess 
The trail to summit of Noshaq now open to mountaineers as the Wildlife Conservation Society and others anticipate return of tourism to the mountain. 
It is difficult to say which are the best cliffs since there are so many, in a short distance (Aix-En-Provence, Marseille, Nice, and the Verdon) are all within 2 hours and half drive from each other.
If you fancy a trip to the South of France, find your Crags&Accommodation on Climbapedia.com 
My visit was during the summer which is of course perfect for climbing and many mountain sports but the kayaking will be a little tame. Travel there in the spring when snow melt is in the rivers or in late autumn when the rains ... |
A good description of a multipitch on the Rocher de St Julien, close to Buis les baronnies. 
"Increase your strength. Climbing is both strength and technique dependent. If you do not have a minimum level of strength already, or you are not maintaining the strength that you do have, it may be important to do strengthening exercises" "Take the steady road to increasing your climbing skills. If you go for the hard climbs before you’re ready, there’s a higher chance of injury, for example, straining a shoulder muscle or even popping finger tendons" 
"Orpierre is one of France’s best known and most popular climbing areas and has attracted large numbers of climbers form all over Europe for the past 20 years. Situated in the foothills of the Southern Alps, the town benefits from a strange mix of Alpine and Mediterranean influences, both climatic and cultural." 
A bit mad, and too bad it only takes into account US towns, but I really like the concept ! Which we could do it for Europe... I may try one day ! "Consider yourself lucky if you live in one of these towns - Thinking of pulling up roots and heading to a town that’s blessed with a vast amount of rock? "
A true diamond ! There are also easier and sport routes there ! So do not be impressed, just enjoy the beauty and visit Céüse sooner or later ! 
A short overview of the high quality rock climbing existing in the South of France. Philippe Gatta is a very good climber and this condensed guide is therefore aiming at really good climbers. However, it is still interesting to see what's out there and you can find more accessible climbs in these regions on Climbapedia. You find out that rock climbing is possible all year round in France on beautiful sites.
"Rock climbing in Southeast of France: Ceuse, Peillon, Castillon, Gorges du Loup, Déversé, Jurassic Park, Cayenne, Mesa Verde, St Martin Vésubie, Le Trou du Diable. Topo, information, videos and photos."
"In a debate between the environment and the economy, the environment seems always doomed to lose. Why? Because it is assumed that the environment cannot solve pressing social challenges such as employment and poverty alleviation. But what if it can? In one small country in Central America, the environment has triumphed – not at the expense of the economy – but to its infinite benefit, and that of the 4 million people living there." 
This is exactly the kind of partners we (Climbapedia) are looking for !
"Perfect weather, miles of sun-drenched quartzite, stunning scenery and an enchanting Arabic culture combine to create one of the world's most exciting trad-climbing destinations." 
Suggested by Steve Broadbent
Whether you are a beginning or an expert rock climber, you will find some of the world's best climbing destinations in Australia. 
"This years' festival takes place from 16th-24th August at the Centre de Congrès: Le Majestic, Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Dedicated to independent short films featuring adventure and an environmental conscientiousness, the theme is MAKE YOUR OWN LEGENDS. Embracing the unknown, taking risks, making sacrifices, appreciating nature and the power of the human spirit, the Adventure Film Festival has found an ideal home in Chamonix – the birthplace of Alpinism, a winter sports mecca, and the international playground for extreme sport." 
We hear it quite often. Farming is not profitable. This is the main reason why young people today don’t see it as a career option. A college-bound son or daughter of a farmer will tell you, anything else but agriculture. |
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