Snowcapped Himalayan mountain with colourful prayer flags fluttering in the foreground under clear blue skies.

Is Everest Base Camp hard?

Every person who has climbed to the summit of Everest on the Nepalese side has hiked the same path to Everest Base Camp. But this fabled route isn’t just...
Kilimanjaro Expedition with Earth's Edge

How cold is Kilimanjaro?

Think of Tanzania, and you’ll probably think of sun-scorched plains, safari drives and white sand beaches. But on top of the country’s highest mountain, things are a lot chillier!...
Machu Picchu with Earth's Edge 1

How hard is Machu Picchu hike

It’s the expedition that countless people dream of. The hike to Machu Picchu weaves through the incredible scenery of the Andes in Peru, but culminates in the arrival at...
Beginner hikers summiting Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route at sunrise, Tanzania

How to get to Mount Kilimanjaro

If you’re planning on trekking to the Roof of Africa, you might have a few questions in mind. Most commonly, you’ll be thinking about how hard the climb is,...
Earth's Edge Elbrus Guided Expedition

How to climb Elbrus

Fancy an epic adventure? Mount Elbrus is just the ticket! One of the Seven Summits, Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 5,642m, the views from the...