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Daniel Dawson Jul 09, 2021

Top Mountaineering Destinations in Pakistan

Sandwiched between the Karakoram Mountains to the north and the Arabian Sea to the south, Pakistan is home to a blend of diverse and stunning landscapes. Along with deserts, plains, plateaus and forests, the country is home to some of the world’s...

Daniel Dawson Jul 01, 2021

What is Acute Mountain Sickness and How Can It be Identified, Prevented and Treated

Mountaineering is both an exciting and fun outdoor sport that tests your physical and mental abilities while providing some of the best views on Earth.However, as with any other sport, there are inherent risks associated with heading up into the...

Daniel Dawson Jun 18, 2021

2021 Everest Climber Profiles: Jacob Gardner

Welcome back to our Everest 2021 Climber Profile Series! Over the coming months, we will be speaking with some of the mountaineers who decided to make the trip during this unusual season. We're going to find out more about why they chose to become...

Daniel Dawson Jun 14, 2021

10 Incredible Mountaineering Destinations Around the World

When most people think of mountaineering, images of snowcapped peaks in the Alps, Andes, Himalayas or the Rocky Mountains are conjured by the mind’s eye. Popular culture immortalizes the feats of the most intrepid mountaineering expeditions, which...

Daniel Dawson May 27, 2021

Nutrition Tips For Mountaineering and Trekking Expeditions

Heading out on any mountaineering expedition requires a lot of forethought and planning. From acclimatising to bringing all the correct gear and training properly beforehand, there is a lot to think about before heading out into the...

Daniel Dawson May 20, 2021

Top 10 European Trekking and Mountaineering Destinations

Despite its relatively small size, Europe is an immensely diverse continent, making it a popular destination for mountaineers, ski tourers and trekkers alike. In fact, the modern iterations of all three sports originated on the continent. The...

Daniel Dawson May 18, 2021

How to Train for Your Next Mountaineering Adventure

With the peak mountaineering season rapidly approaching, many climbing enthusiasts and aspiring mountaineers are preparing for the first trip of the 2021 season. Once the destination has been chosen and the guiding service booked, it is time to...

Daniel Dawson May 13, 2021

Top 5 Climbing Destinations in East Africa

Home to a diverse array of landscapes and some of the most iconic animals on the planet, East Africa has become an increasingly popular tourist destination over the previous four decades.While millions of tourists head to the savannahs and tropical...

Daniel Dawson May 11, 2021

Rolfe Oostra on the Hidden Costs of Low-Budget Operators

The most important decision that anyone preparing to undertake a high-altitude or remote mountaineering expedition in which guiding company to choose. And it is not always an easy decision. There are hundreds of options that range from low-budget...

Daniel Dawson May 07, 2021

Top 10 South American Mountaineering Destinations

South America is a land of superlatives. The wettest place on Earth – López de Micay – is located in southwestern Colombia and receives an average of 315 days of rainfall each year. Just a few thousand kilometres to the south, the Atacama...

Daniel Dawson May 05, 2021

Top 10 Mountaineering Destinations in the United States

Sprawling over roughly 10 million square kilometres (3.5 million square miles), the United States resembles a continent more so than a country. Along with its sheer size, the U.S. also boasts an immense amount of diversity. In the 50 states alone...

Daniel Dawson May 03, 2021

Five Popular High-Altitude Lake Treks in Nepal

An estimated 400,000 trekkers flock to Nepal each year to explore the small but diverse South Asian country on foot. Boasting eight of the world’s tallest mountains, its deepest valley, high deserts and traditional mountain villages, it is little...

Daniel Dawson Apr 22, 2021

2021 Everest Climber Profiles: Christine Vogondy

Welcome to the Everest 2021 Climber Profile Series! Over the coming months, we will be speaking with some of the mountaineers who decided to make the trip during this unusual season. We're going to find out more about why they decided to become...

Daniel Dawson Apr 19, 2021

Climbing the Seven Second Summits: Facts & Information

As the name suggests, the Seven Second Summits are the second-highest independent mountains on each of the seven continents.While there is no exact date established for when the concept began to circulate, the idea of climbing the Seven Second Summits...