Summiting Toubkal

sunrise over the atlas mountains

7 years ago @emmaejej and I embarked on a fantastic journey.

entrance to Toubkal National Park

Two days after running the Marrakech half marathon (another great story!) We headed up to the Atlas mountains.

With the help of our guide Hamid Jellah @toubkal_travels we trekked from Imlil through the beautiful @toubkalnationalpark. Following an overnight in the refuge we summited Toubkal, the highest mountain in northern Africa as dawn broke.

First to the summit that day was an amazing experience. It was a trip of firsts for me, from first time properly using crampons and ice axe in the snow and ice, to my first 4000m summit.

Every journey starts somewhere. What are you planning to challenge yourself with this year?

summit of Toubkal
fitting the crampons

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Bleddyn Edwards is a level 3 personal trainer, sports massage therapist, swimming teacher and triathlon coach based in west Cardiff. Bleddyn helps runners, triathletes, swimmers and gym-goers of every level train consistently and stay injury-free.