Toubkal Winter conditions update 15 Nov 2016
Winter has truly come to the Atlas Mountains now. Above 3000m it is full-on snow and ice. With almost two weeks of […]
Toubkal Winter Conditions Update 26 Oct 2016
Here’s a quick Toubkal weather update. This past two days have seen a lot of precipitation in the High Atlas and Toubkal […]
The art of NOT running faster
Running gives plenty of time for reflection on life, it creates a space where your body is fully engaged with the physical […]
Hydration on Atlas Mountain Trails
Trail Running Hydration Hydration is a key consideration when running or hiking in Morocco. The Atlas Mountains are fairly arid, and the […]
Toubkal winter conditions October 2016
Heres a quick report on the winter conditions on Toubkal for the 7th October 2016 This week has seen three days of […]
Trekking in the Alps
White Mountain, black skies. This summer I have spent a fair amount of time leading treks in the Alps. The Tour du […]
Running Toubkal
Running Toubkal? Are you crazy? asked my dad when I told him about my idea. At 4167m Toubkal is the highest summit […]
Trekking in Ramadan
If you are trekking or climbing the Atlas Mountains this June, then your trip falls during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. […]
Running at altitude
Living at the foot of the Atlas Mountains here in Morocco, I have begun a new adventure of combining my professional work […]
Toubkal Snow Conditions – May 2016
The weather on Toubkal this month has been very unpredictable. Several trekking groups have been disappointed to find that Morocco is not […]