Crown of Europe · Travel journal

Places worth
the journey.

Mountain guides, journeys across borders and stories from the road. Find inspiration for your next adventure.

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Stories from
the road.

First-hand journeys, practical guides and places to explore.

Published 25 September 2025

Explore Mount Elbrus travel warnings, altitude and glacier safety, plus Adrian’s 2025 ascent and video from his first climb.

Published 16 September 2025

In 2025, I travelled across Europe from Mount Elbrus to Kebnekaise in 61 days. My journey covered 45 summits across 47 countries. This…

Published 4 July 2025

Plan a Snowdon hike via the Rhyd Ddu Path: route stages, mountain weather, transport and Adrian’s rainy ascent.

Published 4 July 2025

Plan a Scafell Pike hike from Wasdale via Hollow Stones, with route stages, navigation advice and Adrian’s story.

Published 4 July 2025

Plan Slieve Donard via the Glen River: route stages, weather, Newcastle access and Adrian’s first Crown of Europe summit.