The information presented on this website (www.spectacularmountains.com) involves inherently dangerous activities that can result in injury or even death. Route data may not be accurate, comprehensive, or up-to-date. I accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or accident resulting from the use of the information on this website or any links therein.
The trip reports, route descriptions and GPX data I have compiled on this website are personal accounts of my own trips and experiences in the mountains. They are not meant to be how-to or where-to guides. These accounts are unique to the conditions and hazards that existed at the time and which may be completely different at any other given time due to, for example, a change in weather, terrain, trail conditions, or personal fitness level, etc. They are also unique to my own personal abilities and perceptions. What I describe as an easy hike may be a difficult undertaking to someone else, and conversely what is a difficult scramble to me may be considered only moderate by other people.
While my trips normally involve hiking and/or scrambling as the main activities, some of them go beyond that and may require rock climbing and mountaineering skills depending on route choice, weather conditions, and other factors. All of these activities carry significant risks that can lead to injury and ultimately death. Potential hazards include, but are not limited to, exposure, rock fall, avalanches, inclement weather, wild animals, landmines, and even people (e.g. hostile locals, hunters, criminals, etc.).
SAFETY should always come first, so for anyone using my trip reports and/or GPX data for their own trips, please make sure you consider the following:
- Only use my trip reports and GPX tracks for general guidance. Do not follow my routes blindly, they may not always be the best or safest routes.
- Be aware of the risks and hazards involved in your planned trip as well as your own personal abilities. Many accidents happen because people overestimate their own limits and abilities.
- Constantly work on improving your own scrambling/climbing and routefinding skills, both in the field and off the field by reading and taking courses (e.g. an avalanche safety course).
- Make sure you have all the necessary equipment and it is in good condition. A headlamp, first aid kit, and satellite communication device (e.g. a SPOT messenger) should always be in your pack.
- If possible, don’t head out alone but go in a group.