Tag Archives: Alabelen

Skiing in Antalya again

It’s hard for me to get motivated to go skiing in Antalya.  It’s a long drive, and the snow is usually not very good.  This year, however, I got out twice.  The first time Seb convinced me to go to … Continue reading

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Crampon practice on Alabelen

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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Spring weekend at Alabelen and Çıralı

Given the amount of time I’ve spent in Antalya (about 6 months now), I’ve done surprisingly little exploring nearby.  I’ve certainly travelled and visited more places in NE Turkey than I have in Antalya İl (an İl is somewhat analogous … Continue reading

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