There is only one person you will have to bear for the rest of your life: yourself. That’s why being alone is so difficult. Even in the mountains, and not just because of safety. Being alone strips you naked, it makes you understand who you are, what is your value, the things that matter in life. This is the story of Hansjörg Auer.
Kiku. International Mountain Summit Festival 2013
Just in case you need an excuse to head out into the mountains this month, check out the annual Kiku International Mountain Summit Festival 2013, a 6-day-long event that brings together outdoor enthusiasts from around the world in the picturesque setting of the Italian Dolomites. Running from 17 – 22 October, the IMS 2013 will take place in Brixen, South …