For nearly six months, my life was pretty much taken over by this crazy and unforgettable challenge. As a complete hiking amateur, I said...

The final story in this reaching series of reaching the highest peak of the list

Belarus' 347m high point posed no challenge to ascend, but it did involve a bit of bureaucratic red-tape for me to actually get there....

It was time for my final high point in the Baltic states. Rather fittingly, we arrived as the sun was setting on a gorgeous September...

Despite its low height, I was amazed to discover that the second-highest point of the Balkans is the home of a small ski resort in the...

After completing Finland's highpoint Halti, it was time to travel to the #Baltic states to get the final few ticked off before Russia....

Finland holds the honor of having the most northern country high point in the world, 480 km into the arctic circle. My visit here...

The highest point of Sweden is situated 150 km above the arctic circle. Due to melting glaciers, the year of my challenge also coincided...

Galdhøpiggen is the highest mountain the whole of Northern Europe. It can also be referred to as Galdhø peak, and was the only mountain...

The Danish sure have made a mountain out of a molehill for their high point. Despite it being the lowest peak on the list outside the...

Apparently, Sněžka was one of the first European peaks visited by tourists on mass due to its straightforward nature to climb. The...

Ticking off the highest summit in the High Tatra mountain range I found myself having to 'bend' a few rules to keep on schedule. Quick...

It felt good to be finally back to the high points after what felt like a long few weeks away. Quick Summary • Starting point - Strbske...

Western Europe's highest mountain is the unforgettable gem in the trip that nearly didn't happen for me. Being let down last-minute by a...

I've been generally quite lucky with the weather on this trip, but not this time. Quick Summary • Starting point - Obermoos, Austria •...

I thought that this one would have been a breeze compared to the others in the Alps. However, it caught me completely by surprise, and on...

Technically this is the hardest peak on the list. It is not just the high altitude to contend with, but getting there also requires two...

This wasn't originally on my list to do but the opportunity came up and I just had to say yes to my first 4000m! I had just finished my...

This was my first serious ascent in the #Alps. I was excited but also a little nervous about it too. Quick Summary • Starting point -...

The high point of Slovenia is a national symbol. Even it's crest appears on the countries flag, and it's proclaimed that every true...