Tag Archives: Antalya

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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Kocain Mağarası, a small cave

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Kocain Cave is a nice, short excursion from Antalya — a short day trip if you do it by car like I did, but a bit ambitious to do in a day by bike.  The route is pleasant with little … Continue reading →

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Another short loop SW of Antalya

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Bryan Keith

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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Matterhorn preps: acclimatization

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Bryan Keith

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

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Bryan Keith

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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