Cordillera Apolobamba Traverse

The Apolobamba Traverse is a remote, high-altitude backpacking route in the northern Bolivian Andes. Spanning approximately 92km between the villages of Pelechuco and Curva, the trek crosses the ancestral territory of the Kallawaya people—traditional herbalists recognized by UNESCO. The route follows ancient stone paths and animal trails, staying almost exclusively above 4,200m. It traverses several high passes, including the 5,100m Sunchuli Pass, offering direct views of the 6,000m peaks of the northern Apolobamba range. Due to its distance from major cities, it remains one of the least-trafficked and most preserved regions of the Bolivian Andes.

The Selvaggio Blu ('Wild Blue') is a multi-day technical expedition within the Golfo di Orosei, Baunei region of Sardinia. It is defined by its vertical coastal topography, utilizing ancient juniper ladders (scale 'e fustes'), non-standard navigation across minimal signage, and often required vertical abseils (rappelling) of up to 45 meters. The circuit threads through the Supramonte coastal strip, remaining isolated from road infrastructure and requiring bivouacking on remote beaches. It represents the most demanding coastal traverse in Italy due to the absence of natural surface water and the complexity of the Mediterranean karst terrain.