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The best hikes in Ireland
Over the past year, weโve all fallen in love with hiking like never before. When we havenโt been limited to our 2km or 5km radius, weโve flocked to Irelandโs...
How to cope if youโre sick on Kilimanjaro
Micheรกl Penston worked in Earthโs Edge headquarters from 2016-2018. Micheรกl has a fascinating life story, changing careers twice before finding his true passion working as a personal trainer. In...
Whatโs it like to camp on Kilimanjaro?
When youโre hiking up the highest freestanding mountain in the world, itโs a pretty safe bet to say youโll be looking forward to your bed each evening! And getting...
How it feels to trek to Machu Picchu at 52 years old
tโs easy to come up with a reason not to do something. We can all think of excuses not to go for a walk, or do some yoga, or...
How hard is it to climb Mera Peak?
If youโve already trekked a mountain like Kilimanjaro, or hiked to Machu Picchu, you might be looking for another challenge. One expedition that people often look to after lower...
The Complete Girl’s Guide To Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the greatest experiences you could ever dream of. But doing it as a woman means you sometimes have to be a little more prepared....
The best snacks to bring on a trekking expedition
Whether youโre climbing Kilimanjaro, making your way to Everest Base Camp or trekking into Machu Picchu, one thing is for sure โ youโre going to need some snacks. While...
Trip Report: How it feels to climb Aconcagua
One of our most challenging (and epic) treks is the expedition to climb Aconcagua in Argentina. The highest mountain in both the Western and Southern hemispheres, Aconcagua is the...
What Itโs Like To Be An Expedition Doctor At Altitude
As you may know, we send an international expedition doctor on every single one of our trips. Along with our guide, they provide vital care along the way, whether...
How long does it take to trek to Machu Picchu?
Itโs one of the most incredible sights in the world, and on the bucket list of many travellers. And the ancient site of Machu Picchu doesnโt disappoint. But if...
How long it takes to climb Kilimanjaro
Climbing Africaโs highest mountain is no mean feat. If youโre thinking about taking on the challenge, youโre probably wondering how long it takes to climb Kilimanjaro. Thereโs no set,...
Why Mera Peak is the perfect intro to altitude trekking
One of our most challending expeditions is the trek to Mera Peak, the highest trekking peak in Nepal. At 6,476m, itโs one of the highest trekking peaks in the...
Whatโs the area around Kilimanjaro like?
When you plan an expedition to Kilimanjaro, the trip is all about the climb. All of your planning, your thoughts, your training, all of it is about the mountain....
How Stephen Ferris climbed Kilimanjaro
The third episode of our brand new podcast is up, and it's a cracker! We chat to Stephen Ferris, the Ulster, Ireland and Lions rugby legend. He joined us...
Trekking as a solo woman โ our chat with the inspirational Debbie Mulhall
If youโre looking for a travel inspiration, we have you covered. In the second episode of our brand new podcast, we talk to Debbie Mulhall, an incredible woman who...
5 facts you didnโt know about Kilimanjaro
Itโs one of the most incredible treks that you can take, and one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. But even if youโve climbed it before, there...
The best books about trekking
If youโre looking for last minute Christmas gifts for an outdoorsy friend, or want some reading inspiration for the festive break, we have you covered. While we may not...
How hard is Summit Day on Elbrus?
The summit day of every trek is always going to be a tricky one. It often means starting off before the sun rise (as is the case with our...
