BlogPosts

Daniel D Mar 01, 2021

What to Expect When Climbing Everest in 2021

The 2021 climbing season on Mount Everest is shaping up to be one of the most unique in recent memory.After the COVID-19 pandemic essentially precluded climbers from heading to the world’s tallest mountain and highest of the Seven Summits from either...

Blake P Feb 11, 2021

Summary of K2 Winter 2021 thus far

The traditional mountaineering season on K2 has yet to begin this year, but the infamous mountain has already permeated into the headlines of global media outlets.A combination of celebration and devastation has both exemplified what mountaineering is...

Daniel D Jan 25, 2021

Top 5 Peru Mountaineering and Trekking Destinations

Peru is synonymous with the Andes Mountains.Situated on the western coast of South America, the world’s longest mountain chain runs through the centre of the country and serves as a defining feature of its climate and culture. Since tourism in...

Daniel D Jan 03, 2021

Five Trekking and Climbing Destinations In the Nepalese Himalayas

Back in October, Nepal reopened exclusively for trekkers and mountaineers. While much of the world remains closed as governments grapple with a second wave of COVID-19 infections, there has never been a better time to head out and explore the heart and...

Blake P Dec 27, 2020

Top Volcano Climbing Experiences in Ecuador

Situated in the northwestern corner of South America, one of the continent’s smallest countries is also one of its most diverse: Ecuador.Ranked as the 73rd largest country in the world by land area, Ecuador boasts a wide array of diverse landscapes,...

Daniel D Dec 21, 2020

Top Winter Mountaineering Destinations in the United Kingdom

As the Northern Hemisphere enters its winter months, many outdoor adventurers stow away their crampons and dust off the skis instead. The combination of short days, low temperatures and bad weather make mountaineering at the very heart of winter a tall...

Guest: Kevin Abernethy, Courtesy of Beyond Red Square Nov 24, 2020

Climbing Elbrus and Kilimanjaro: How the First 2 of the Seven Summits compare

***Article written by Kevin Abernethy from the USA, avid mountain climber and adventurerAny climbers pursuing the goal of climbing the Seven Summits will find themselves traveling to regions of the world they may have never previously heard of, let...

Blake P Nov 18, 2020

The Seven Summits

Why do the mountains compel us so much? Their Beauty, Grandeur, Danger or simply "Because it's there"? There are many explanations but one thing is for sure, if you hear the call, you must climb. People around the world have their different reasons for...

Ash R Nov 03, 2020

Exclusive Interview: Lukas Furtenbach on Flash Climbing

With working lives busier than ever before, climbers and expeditioners are looking for new ways to cram more adventure into less time. Taking this approach, “Flash Expeditions” have appeared on the offerings of several high-altitude climbing companies...

Blake P Sep 27, 2020

The Basics of Glacier Travel: Top Tips and Tricks

Ninety nine percent of Earth’s glaciers may sit within ice sheets at the north and south poles, but the remaining one percent are found on mountain ranges spread across six continents.While these perennial masses of ice add to the aesthetics and sense...

Daniel D Sep 25, 2020

Top Climbing Destinations in Mexico

The end of the climbing season rapidly approaches in the Northern Hemisphere and COVID-19-related travel restrictions remain in place throughout a majority of countries, mountaineering enthusiasts looking for one last late season destination should...

Blake P Sep 16, 2020

Essential Items To Pack For Your Mountaineering Expedition

After booking your next mountaineering trip and getting into shape to head out into the backcountry, it is imperative that you bring all of the correct gear.Having what you need to climb versus leaving a crucial piece of gear at home could be the...

Daniel D Sep 12, 2020

Who are IFMGA Guides and Why Should You Hire One?

Heading into the mountains, whether it is for a weekend of hiking or a multi-week mountaineering expedition, comes with some inherent risks. Climatic conditions and the terrain underfoot can change quickly at higher elevations.For these reasons, along...

Daniel D Sep 04, 2020

A Beginner's Guide to Mountaineering

Few feelings compare to the sublime experience of watching a sunrise from the top of a snow-capped mountain peak.Along with the panoramic view comes a sense of accomplishment as months of training and preparation come to fruition in a single...