How hard is it to climb Elbrus?
If you’ve climbed Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp and fancy something more challenging, Mount Elbrus is perfect. At 5,642m high, Mount Elbrus is Europe’s highest peak and one of...
Self-isolation: An Expedition Home from Home.
Millions of people around the world are currently shutting themselves away from their loved ones, their hobbies and their work in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. For the...
Elbrus or Aconcagua – Which is more difficult?
It's a common question, both by those who have done one or the other and indeed by some who have done both but which do I think is harder?...
Nutritional Tips for Earth’s Edge Expeditions
During a multi-day expedition, your body and mind will be put under a lot of stress, far more than on a normal day. It is important that you look...
Elbrus – July 2017 Trip Report
Written by our expedition leader Alex Kay, who led on our Elbrus Climb in July 2017. A successful…
Johnjoe on Using Diamox
Many people when trekking at altitude take Diamox to help with altitude sickness. Using Diamox increases…
