Category Archives: Turkey

Matterhorn preps: Geyiksivrisi-Sarp Katran Ridge

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Bryan Keith

The ridge from Geyiksivrisi to Sarp Katran is another of the super fun scrambling ridges near Antalya.  Like the Sivri Dağı ridge traverse, this was also one of our training days for the Matterhorn.  We were even the same five … Continue reading →

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Two bike rides from Antalya: Kurşun Şelalesi via Aksu and Karain Mağarası

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bryan Keith

In the spring I did a couple fun bicycle rides (day trips from Antalya) with Nurullah and Nurhayat.  The first ride took us to a two waterfalls, an old Roman city, and a restored Ottoman-era mosque.  The second took us … Continue reading →

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Matterhorn preps: Sivri Dağı Ridge Traverse

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Bryan Keith

When I first bicycled into Antalya about four years ago with Kurt, we both commented on the incredible mountain ridges near the city.  It looked like great scrambling to us.  Well, Sivri Dağı has one of those ridges.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Climbing in Kapıkaya, Isparta

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Bryan Keith

The Isparta Valiliği (the provincial government in Isparta) has supported some alternative tourism projects in the province.  In 2014 bolting for sport climbing routes started in the area around the ruined Hellenistic city of Kapıkaya.  The old city is beautifully … Continue reading →

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Crampon practice on Alabelen

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Ferda wanted to get out and try using crampons for the first time.  Cemalettin and I thought Alabelen would be a good mountain for a little practice.  It’s easy, short, not-too-steep, and had enough snow (at least up high) at … Continue reading →

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