For adventurous mountaineers who are enthusiastic about climbing, the best way to see Mount Everest is to trek and hike to the Everest Base Camp and spend a camping night there to enjoy a different view of Mt. Everest, like its sunrise, sunset, and its starry night. Adventurous individuals...
Few experiences are as humbling as standing at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain. Here's what you need to know about trekking to Everest Base Camp.
The Mount Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is one of the world’s best bucket list hikes. In less than 2 weeks, you can trek to the foot of Mt Everest and other snowy peaks in the Himalayan mountains. The good news is that it’s not a super difficult hike, and you don’t need ...
When planning your Mt Everest Climb, there are a few options for expedition style. Most people use a mountaineering agency (either Nepali or International) to arrange all the logistics. You could also take the 'purist' approach and organize your own expedition. Below I outline the different cli...
Two weeks. This expedition gives a great opportunity to climb high on snow with little technical difficulty. Ojos is the highest volcano in the world, just 68 metres lower than Aconcagua. The trip includes many side hikes on surrounding peaks and is an excellent preparation for Everest and ...
Rwandahas limitedpermits to track gorillas; theSeychellesare banning large developments; restrictions are being placed on climbingMt Everestin Nepal;Bhutanenforces a (high) daily minimum spend among visitors. While destinations grapple with their individual problems, governments too are having to step in...
No other trek on earth has so many ecosystems to hike through as Kilimanjaro. The day was beautiful. Blue skies and sunshine offered unobstructed views and we basked in the beauty before our eyes, marvelling at how lucky we were to be able to witness The Roof of Africa. ...
To explore the relief of the Earth is a very exciting challenge, and there are many ways to do it. And of course, while you do this, you can also explore many other things like the local forests, wildlife, human culture, and many other things. You can climb Mt Everest, as well as...
In the grand scheme of theworld’s highest peaks, Mount Kilimanjaro doesn’t rank within the top 200. This is primarily due to the incredible heights of mountain ranges like the Himalayas in Asia and the Andes in South America. However, in the context of theSeven Summits—the highest mountai...
1922 Everest Expedition George Mallory returned to Everest in 1922 as part of the first true attempt to summit the peak. The team, which included several experienced climbers and Sherpas, planned to use supplemental oxygen to assist in their climb—a controversial decision at the time. ...