Monthly Archives: November 2021

Hiking and climbing in Switzerland: Grimsel Pass and Ticino

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Bryan Keith

My first pandemic international travel. I’m a little embarrassed to admit I hadn’t heard of Grimsel Pass or Ticino even (!) before this trip. Seb had some free time between work meetings in southern Germany and offered to pick me … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up Artvin: Borçka, Murgul, Arhavi

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Bryan Keith

After spending about three weeks in Ardanuç and Şavşat, Ferda and I moved quickly through Borçka, Murgul, and Arhavi. The riding was some of the hardest of the trip with long climbs and descents on muddy, rocky roads. Stream crossings … Continue reading →

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Still Şavşat: Bazgiret, Vaket, Cancir Yaylası

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Bryan Keith

Sorry, one more blog about Şavşat, but it really is one of the most beautiful ilçe (district) in Turkey. I’ll also include a little about the numerous places to stay in this area. The riding here is hard with lots … Continue reading →

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