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Welcome to the blog. I am Mathieu Odin, a photographer based in the Pyrenees. Here I share walks, travels, images and what happens behind the camera.
Hiking & Mountains
Haize finally listened to me. There, it is said. Several times, the brand has released bags designed for outdoor adventure, including the model with Au Vieux …
Hiking & Mountains
This Pentecost weekend, we were at Miegebat with Beta Bloc and Les D-Blokes for two slightly special days. The idea was simple: clean up some outdoor boulders …
Hiking & Mountains
Lately I have been spending a lot of time in the Ossau Valley. It is an incredible playground: hiking, climbing, trail running… You only have to step …
Hiking & Mountains
I have just experienced my first multi-pitch climb. There was a time when I could never have imagined myself climbing a big route. To be honest, I did not even …
Hiking & Mountains
Do you practice an intense sport like climbing, CrossFit or weight training? Do you already take collagen, or are you trying to manage your daily protein intake …
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Hiking & Mountains
And yes! We are in that slightly awkward period when the sun starts to show up, but winter snow is still present. A few days ago, I asked my dear Yannick if he …
Hiking & Mountains
Looking for a very simple outing in the Pyrenees? Whether in summer or winter, Lac de Gaube is waiting for you. My winter experience of this hike It is an easy …
Hiking & Mountains
Is Haize Project releasing one bag too many? Let us take a look. At first, when I became interested in Haize through crowdfunding, I was drawn to the initial …
Hiking & Mountains
Hello! I hope you are doing well. I am back after a few months in Perpignan, where I helped a winemaker friend manage his estate and made a photo report with my …
Hiking & Mountains
Haize Project sent me an Iso Pack so I could test it. Here is my feedback on a product built around a simple promise: with the Iso Pack, keep your lunch or …
Hiking & Mountains
The Pyrenees are home to landscapes loved by hikers, including the Cirque de Troumouse and Gavarnie. While Gavarnie has a well-established reputation, Troumouse …
Hiking & Mountains
Yesterday in the late afternoon I decided to go out and make a few photos in bad weather. It was grey, the sky was white, there was “no light”. But …
Hiking & Mountains
Before setting out on this big adventure of nomadic life, I had to rethink the way I manage my everyday belongings. How could I travel with my entire life …
Hiking & Mountains
There we go. If you read my previous article, you know I bought some gear with the idea of going bivouacking in the mountains. It is done! It was a really …
Hiking & Mountains
Hello, Today I am sharing all my thinking around buying gear for bivouacking. It has been almost two years since I discovered the mountains, and the desire to …
Hiking & Mountains
On November 10, 2021, I hiked in the Cirque de Lescun. It was a pleasant outing, a quiet moment in the mountains. By the way, what is a cirque in the mountains? …
Hiking & Mountains
At last, the mountains. I had only seen them once before in my life, in sixth grade, during a school ski trip. What a pleasure it was to discover the Pyrenees …
Hiking & Mountains
Hello. I recently received my Haize Full Pack backpack. Here is my review after several days of use in real conditions: between work, photography and moving …