Luke Frisken

Sat 11 March 2023

38 minute read

Freeride in Racha

Having spent a lot of time on skis over the past 4 years in Georgia, it's easy for me to say that the region of Racha has captured my heart. Nestled between the famous region of Svaneti in the West…

Mon 2 May 2022

14 minute read

in Adventures

Two Times on Tetnuldi

Tetnuldi is a striking, snow covered peak in the region of Svaneti, Georgia. Standing within view of the popular township of Mestia, on a clear evening the sun sets last on its face and lights up l…

Wed 3 November 2021

14 minute read

in Adventures

Spring in Kamchatka

I was soon out ski touring in my favourite spot near the city, every time I seem to have the forest to myself, and when it's cold enough the snow is often fantastic. The old trees on the hill are e…

Mon 6 September 2021

7 minute read

in Adventures

Crossing the Kazbegi Border

After an amazing time in Racha with our friends, March was rapidly approaching, and our visa-free year in the Georgia was coming to an end. With travel options being limited, our desire to see fami…

Sat 1 August 2020

4 minute read

in Adventures

Climbing on an empty Kazbek

During our time in Gomi a few of us talked about a summer climb of Kazbek, one of the most notable peaks in Georgia. Taylor, Eva, Arina and myself committed to the endeavour, they managed to scroun…

Fri 10 July 2020

10 minute read

in Adventures

A Wedding in Gomi

After having spent the Winter and most of the Spring in Gudauri, the Vagabond ski instructor group decided to live on a property in the countryside somewhere in central Georgia. Initially they hope…

Sun 12 April 2020

7 minute read

in Adventures

2020 Lockdown in Gudauri

In March 2020, my 3 months in Kamchatka was coming to an end, unable to extend my Russian visa, we opted for plan B, living for some time in Georgia, as both Anya and I could stay there for up to a…

Sun 12 April 2020

18 minute read

in Adventures

Alone on Avachinsky

Like sentinels, Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozelsky stand watch over the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. As a mountain adventure lover, the beauty and allure of these volcanoes cultivate the imagi…

Thu 30 January 2020

15 minute read

Athurs Ranges Traverse

When people ask me what my favourite outdoor adventure was, it doesn't take me long to think back on this amazing two weeks in the Tasmanian wilderness while traversing the Western and the Eastern …

Fri 1 November 2019

10 minute read

in Code

Making Maps

This blog post is currently a work in progress, updated as I learn more about the subject. A number of people have asked, and I've been planning for a long time to create a …