August 26, 2020: “Last Challenge” [DAY 23]

August 26, 2020: “Last Challenge” [DAY 23]

par | Août 26, 2020 | Rico's blog

I meet Marko for coffee and a thorough briefing. He is competing in the serial cup. Later I walk to Camp Gabrije where Sergei welcomes me and offers me a ride up to launch. I arrive on Kobala’s launch, just in time for the competition’s briefing. At present the wind...
August 25, 2020: “grounded” [DAY 22]

August 25, 2020: “grounded” [DAY 22]

par | Août 25, 2020 | Rico's blog

I’m really sore today, the long march to Bovec got to me. The weather is great for walking, terrible for flying: windy, cloudy enough, not raining. I hike from Kobarid to Tolmin. It’s only three hours or so, but my pack feels heavy and my legs ache. Not to mention my...
August 24, 2020: “Blown out” [DAY 21]

August 24, 2020: “Blown out” [DAY 21]

par | Août 24, 2020 | Rico's blog

Recovering from yesterday’s long haul I enjoyed breakfast at the Thirsty River Brewery. After catching up on my correspondences, I met up with Tamara & Nico for lunch. Initially, I had written off flying today, but the weather started clearing up at noon. And how...
August 22, 2020: “Glimpse of Slovenia” [DAY 19]

August 22, 2020: “Glimpse of Slovenia” [DAY 19]

par | Août 22, 2020 | Rico's blog

I started walking before nine. Almost 20 km from Hermagor to Vorderberg. And then 1500 m up the mountain. By the time I reached Oisternig summit, the wind was too strong to consider launching, and I was wasted. Though tomorrow’s not looking great, I’ll catch some rest...