How long it takes to climb Island Peak
The trek to the summit of Island Peak is one mighty challenge. Often used as a preparation peak by the mountaineers who go on to summit Everest, Island Peak...
What is the food like on the Everest Base Camp (and Island Peak) Trek?
One of the best things about trekking holidays is the fact you need to keep your calorie intake nice and high. When you’re spending the whole day hiking, you...
How to acclimatise properly on high altitude treks
If you’re heading off on an expedition from Ireland or the UK, you’re probably curious about how you’ll cope at altitude. Altitude sickness is definitely something to take seriously....
Is climbing Island Peak more difficult than Everest Base Camp?
I recently lead an expedition for Earths Edge to climb Island Peak, ticking off Everest Base camp along the way. I was also asked to write about whether climbing...
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...
