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Another short loop SW of Antalya

Over four years ago Kurt and I ventured into the stunning mountains SW of Antalya, surprised to find such long climbs and beautiful views.  It was a cold week in February.  This year in a warm week in March I … Continue reading

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Harmankaya Kanyonu descent (Bilecik)

Two years ago I went with a Turkish AKUT group from Antalya on a descent of Ahmetler Canyon in Akseki, Antalya.  A couple weeks ago I joined a mountaineering group from Bursa on a descent of Harmankaya Canyon in Bilecik.  … Continue reading

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Matterhorn preps: acclimatization

In Colorado I didn’t worry much about acclimatization.  I lived at 1700m, and nothing in Colorado is higher than 4400m (Colorado is high, however; I just learned there are over 500 peaks above 4000m).  Sometimes for the hut-to-hut ski trips … Continue reading

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Deep water soloing in the center of Antalya

It’s been over a year and a half since I first started climbing at the falez between Ramada and Talya hotels in the center of Antalya.  It’s the same area where I usually swim.  When I first started swimming here, … Continue reading

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Climbing friends in Bursa

We had an early flight from Esfahan to Istanbul, and there I had to say goodbye to my parents and Megan.  Megan and I had spent almost every day together for six weeks so it was a big change to … Continue reading

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