The winter season is coming to an end in the Mountain of Gods, with spring conditions characterizing the lower and middle parts of the mountain, whereas winter conditions still exist on the upper mountain.
Summer season has kicked off, with Catalan mountain runner Killian Jornet flying up Mount Olympus from Dion to the summit and back to Litochoron in a mere 5:20'...
It has been quiet a long time since my last correspondence in English. Following a cold and dry summer with plenty of rock climbing, trail running (Killian's Quest took place on Mount Olympus in June) and a great number of ascents to the main summits of Mount Olympus...
The Mount Olympus Century. From the Glory of first ascents to the buzz of first descents.
As happens with all symbolic and iconic mountains, evolution is the proper word characterizing the first century of mortals? presence on the trails, slopes and rock faces of Mount Olympus as well...