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Getting yourself organised is always a good idea when you’re camping. As soon as you pitch the tent, you want to make sure you know where everything is, so you’re not stumbling around in the dark looking for your head torch or cosy hat. Our very own James is definitely an expert in the field, and has some brilliant tips for how to organise your tent on expeditions. If you want all of his insider info, we’ve got it for you!

When we’re organising an expedition, our number one concern is safety. And that includes the safety of the people on our expeditions, as well as our own team and the porters who work with us. When you’re trekking at high altitude, safety becomes even more important. You might be wondering why we send an expedition doctor to Kilimanjaro… what exactly do they do? Why are they important? Well, this post explains our decision…

Often, it can be hard enough figuring out what to put in your backpack for a day hike in the Irish mountains. After all, you might have an unexpected rain shower, a chill you weren’t prepared for, or even an urgent need for a bit of chocolate. Who knows what might come in handy?! When you’re packing for a high altitude trek like Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp or Machu Picchu, you need to be a little more prepared as you’re packing in advance. But don’t worry! If you’re wondering about what to put in your daypack for hiking Kilimanjaro, this blog post (and video!) will help you out…

One of the biggest concerns that people have prior to setting off on an expedition is altitude sickness. If you live at sea level (as a lot of us in Ireland do) then the idea of adjusting to high altitude can seem a little daunting. And altitude can affect anyone – it doesn’t matter how fit or healthy you are! But the good news is there are plenty of things that you can do to help your body adjust. Our MD James has put together some brilliant tips about how to prevent altitude sickness, which you can watch below. Or read on to find out more!