How to be an expedition guide with Louise Lawrence
We work with an incredible team of expedition guides at Earth’s Edge. But what does it take to become an expedition guide? Louise Lawrence has had an incredible career...
What’s the food like on Kilimanjaro?
Let’s face it – when you’re climbing the world’s highest freestanding mountain, you’re going to be looking forward to meal times. Apart from the snacks that’ll keep you going,...
How long does it take to climb Elbrus?
There are plenty of things in life you don’t want to rush. And climbing Mount Elbrus is one of them. One of the Seven Summits, Elbrus is Europe’s highest...
Can beginners trek to Everest Base Camp?
Mount Everest might be the (literal) high point in any adventurer’s career. But while we might associate Mount Everest with high-octane expeditions and a lot of risk, Everest Base...
Is Machu Picchu open after covid?
As the coronavirus rampaged around the world, one site after another was closed to visitors. One of the world’s most beloved historical sites, Machu Picchu, was closed for nearly...
The best hikes in Ireland
Over the past year, we’ve all fallen in love with hiking like never before. When we haven’t been limited to our 2km or 5km radius, we’ve flocked to Ireland’s...
How to cope if you’re sick on Kilimanjaro
Micheál Penston worked in Earth’s Edge headquarters from 2016-2018. Micheál has a fascinating life story, changing careers twice before finding his true passion working as a personal trainer. In...
What’s it like to camp on Kilimanjaro?
When you’re hiking up the highest freestanding mountain in the world, it’s a pretty safe bet to say you’ll be looking forward to your bed each evening! And getting...
How it feels to trek to Machu Picchu at 52 years old
t’s 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...
