Trekking the GR20 on Corsica

The GR20 long-distance hiking trail crosses the Mediterranean island of Corsica almost entirely from north to south. Measuring 180 km over steep and technical terrain, it is one of the toughest long-distance treks in Europe.

Climbing Norway’s highest: Galdhøpiggen

Looking for an interesting challenge in Norway this summer, I decided to climb Norway’s and Scandinavia’s highest mountain: Galdhøpiggen.

10 Peaks ultramarathon

In June 2016 I finished my first ultramarathon: The 10 Peaks in the Lake District. In this article you can read about my preparation and the experience of running 73 km and climbing 5600 metres in one day.

Trekking the GR20 on Corsica

Trekking the GR20 on Corsica

The GR20 long-distance hiking trail crosses the Mediterranean island of Corsica almost entirely from north to south. Measuring 180 km over steep and technical terrain, it is one of the toughest long-distance treks in Europe.

read more
10 Peaks ultramarathon

10 Peaks ultramarathon

In June 2016 I finished my first ultramarathon: The 10 Peaks in the Lake District. In this article you can read about my preparation and the experience of running 73 km and climbing 5600 metres in one day.

read more

About Trail-Monkey

Trail Monkey is an outdoor sports blog that covers outdoor activities that take place on trails, ranging from trail-running and mountain hiking, to trekking.

On the blog you will find race reports, articles about running training, gear reviews and reports of hikes and multi-day treks.