Published 20 November 2025
How to Visit Mount Olympus in Cyprus: Artemis Trail and Troodos Guide
Plan Mount Olympus in Cyprus: the Artemis Trail, restricted summit access, Troodos travel, practical tips and Adrian’s personal story.
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Published 15 November 2025
How to Hike Moldoveanu: Romania’s Highest Mountain via Valea Rea
Plan Moldoveanu via Valea Rea: route, Stâna lui Burnei road access, weather, transport, costs, packing and Adrian’s climb of Romania’s highest mountain.
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Published 14 November 2025
How to Hike Hoverla: Ukraine’s Highest Mountain
Explore Hoverla routes, Ukraine travel advisories, Carpathian National Park access, mountain safety and Adrian’s 2025 climb from Kozmeshchyk.
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Published 12 November 2025
How to Hike Mulhacén: Mainland Spain’s Highest Mountain
Plan Mulhacén in Sierra Nevada: routes, shuttle, mountain safety, transport and Adrian’s personal climb from Hoya del Portillo.
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Published 9 November 2025
How to Visit Torre: Mainland Portugal’s Highest Point
Plan Torre in Serra da Estrela: road access, weather, walks, transport, local sights and Adrian’s personal visit to mainland Portugal’s highest point.
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Published 7 November 2025
How to Hike Coma Pedrosa: Andorra’s Highest Mountain
Plan Coma Pedrosa from Arinsal: route stages, refuge, mountain safety, transport, costs and Adrian’s 2025 climb of Andorra’s highest peak.
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Published 5 November 2025
How to Visit Ta’ Dmejrek: Malta’s Highest Point
Plan a visit to Ta’ Dmejrek: Dingli Cliffs access, transport, coastal safety, costs and Adrian’s 2025 visit to Malta’s highest point.
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Published 4 November 2025
How to Hike Ben Nevis: the UK’s Highest Mountain
Plan Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track: route stages, weather, summit navigation, transport, costs and Adrian’s stormy 2025 climb.
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Published 1 November 2025
How to Hike Carrauntoohil: Ireland’s Highest Mountain
Plan Carrauntoohil via Devil’s Ladder: route stages, weather, navigation, transport, costs and Adrian’s 2025 climb with Brendan.
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Published 28 October 2025
Phase 1 Summary — “Climb High”
Phase 1 Summary — “Climb High” Duration: 11 July – 2 August 2025Countries covered: Russia , Netherlands , Belgium , Luxembourg , France…
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Published 27 October 2025
How to Climb Dufourspitze: Switzerland’s Highest Mountain
Plan a Dufourspitze ascent via Monte Rosa Hut and the west ridge: access, safety, preparation, costs and Adrian’s 2025 climb.
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Published 25 October 2025
How to Hike Halti: Finland’s Highest Point
Plan Halti from Norway or Kilpisjärvi: Arctic routes, border marker 303B, road access, safety and Adrian’s personal 2025 climb.
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