Back in 2006, Stephen O’Donoghue made a drunken decision to celebrate his 40th birthday by climbing Kilimanjaro. After that trip, he fell in love with hiking. In 2019, he went to Machu Picchu and Choquequirao on an expedition with James McManus. In the latest episode of our podcast, he and James sit down to discuss their adventure, and the bromance that came from it!
If you’ve always dreamed of joining an expedition to Everest Base Camp, you’ve probably dreamt of the days of trekking and exploring that led to that final goal. But with all the different routes and acclimatisation time, how long does it take to trek to Everest Base Camp, all in all? We’ve got all the info you need…
Safety should always be your primary concern when planning any kind of mountain trek. It should be the number one element you consider when making any choice, whether you’re choosing a company for a far-flung expedition or climbing a mountain ten minutes from home. When you hear the word Everest, you might think of all the horror stories you’ve heard. The mountain itself is one of the world’s most dangerous. But is it safe to climb Everest Base Camp? Here’s everything you want to know…
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Sarah Jane Rooney, Co. Dublin
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