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...

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...

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...

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...

Something I'd read before visiting here is that Ukrainians are very proud of their high point, and it's highly celebrated within the...

Heading straight from our ascent of Musala in Bulgaria, next on the list for us was the Romanian high point. Quick Summary • Starting...

This would be my final and highest peak in the Balkans. The plan was to originally do this in the previous week, but after having some...

Quick Summary • Starting point - Babin Zub Hotel • Route taken - Babin Zub, Serbia • Total ascent - 400m • Total length - 15.3 km round...

Home of the ancient Greek gods. Quick Summary • Starting point - Priònia car park • Route taken - E4 Path • Total ascent - 1900 m • Total...

The highest point of two countries. Quick Summary • Start point - Strezimir • Route taken - Via Macedonian side • Total ascent - 1400 m •...

Quick Summary • Starting point - Arxhena Hotel • Route taken - Via Brod (path BHA K4) • Total ascent - 1150 m • Total length - 22.4...

I had read heard a lot of good stuff about this one before I went as well as all of the photos I had seen looked incredible. But nothing...

Quick Summary • Starting point - Tjentiste • Route taken - Via Dernicista • Total ascent - 750 m • Total length - 10 km round trip • ...

Quick Summary • Starting point - Arinsal • Route taken - Via Collet (GR11 path) • Total ascent - 1500 m • Total length - 14 km round...

This was the first peak that I was a little nervous about doing. It was my first serious assent and wasn't sure if how I would handle it...