Author Archives: Sampsa Jyrkynen

Cerro Torre and the bolts

There has been some discussion and a lot of spray on this issue on Supertopo. I’d just like to highlight some of the posts here so they don’t get lost in the bit universe. The thread is now 1200+ post … Continue reading

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Norway winter climbing

Norway has been a black spot on my mountaineering map. It’s a big country with loads of mountains and it’s situated relatively close to my home but I’ve rarely visited there. I’ve tried to gather some information about climbing there … Continue reading

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Sunny Riglos in Spain!

Riglos – what a place! The food is good, the climbing is even better and the three course dinner called “menu del dia” – phew! This place I will definitely visit someday again! On the last night after having a … Continue reading

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Dolomites, Italy

I had a four day weekend in Dolomites in the beginning of October 2011 with Teppo Saarenpää from Turku. The original plan was flying to Milano and climbing whatever in condition. We discussed Marmolada, Tre Cime, Val di Mello and … Continue reading

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