Hospital Flat, Wanaka
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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Attempting the north face of Ben Nevis, Echo Wall is an extreme challenge for the well prepared rock climbers. It is considered to be one of the most difficult traditional protected climbs in Europe. Indeed, it is quite possible that the spot ranks in the first place regarding difficulty level. The first stage has quiet easy slabs. However, the last 70 m/229 ft above need technical and risky rock climbing skills. This happens because there is poor protection near the end.
It is hard to stop and place the two most crucial wires on the roof. Technical knowledge as for the temperature and rock friction is required by climbers. The result of your attempt is highly depending on the climate conditions, because of the volcanic rocky shape of Ben Nevis.
Echo Wall is one of the less known quality routes, thus less performed by climbers, however, solitude is required for your concentration while attempting your venture.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
The beautiful city of Sedona straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region in Arizona. Sedona is a place that offers many cultural sites, recreational opportunities, impressive landscapes and that's why it attracts about 4 million visitors every year.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Sankt Poelten is geographically situated in northern Austria, north of the Alps and south of the Wachau. It is Lower Austria’s State largest city and its capital city. Sankt Poelten has its own status, so it is both a district and a municipality in the Mostviertel.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Blair Atholl is a picturesque village situated at 10 miles/16 km away from the small town of Pitlochry, in the Eastern Scotland. These two places have an easy access to Falls of Bruar. Canyoning at Falls of Bruar is another exciting experience, provided in the Cairngorms National Park.
Burghead bay is a very long beach, extended from Burghead village up to Findhorn. This beach is ideal for kite-surfing.
Lossie East Beach is close to Moray Firth and just 112 km / 69 mi away from Aberdeen. The village close to the beach is called Lossiemouth and you can find two great beaches there.
Bettyhill is a village in the Highlands, which is located on the north coast of Scotland. One of the principal attractions of Bettyhill is the expanse of Torrisdale Bay, a sheltered, sandy bay in the middle of nowhere. Torrisdale Bay is a small jewel of undiscovered Scotland that only few can enjoy.
If you want to find an isolated spot next to a busy remote city, then follow the road to Phingask for an extreme surfing experience...
Findhorn is a rounded bay, suitable for many water-sports activities, including kite-surfing. Because of the naturally closed sea, the water is mostly calm with few swallow waves, so it is very friendly with beginners.
Select this isolated destination for rock climbing and enjoy the scenery of the Cairngorms park. Main advantage of the site is that it allows climbing even where everywhere else is wet.