The Allure of the Alps

March 1, 2021

1263538-scaled© Tom Klocker — Alpinism is more than just the sum of the skills involved, like rock climbing, trekking and skiing; it's an attitude of challenging oneself while maintaining a deep respect for the mountains and their dangers./(C) Tom Klocker

There’s more to Alpinism than just the ascent. It’s about discovering the world from above, and the things in yourself that got you there.

The lure of Alpinism is stronger than ever– but there’s more to it than just the ascent. It’s about discovering the world from above, and the things in yourself that got you there.

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Helena McFadzean

With a background in philosophy and art history, Helena is currently an editorial intern at Metropole while completing her MA in Critical Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. She enjoys writing dynamic stories in which disciplines, people and cultures meet. You can usually find her experimenting with sourdough recipes, visiting exhibitions or shooting film over at @honourrolll.

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