What Summit Day on Kilimanjaro is like
Summit Day is always the toughest when it comes to mountain trekking. On Kilimanjaro, Summit Day actually starts at night, because we leave camp at around midnight. However, unlike...
The ultimate guide to climbing Kilimanjaro
If you’re planning an expedition to climb Kilimanjaro (or are just thinking about it) you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what to expect. And that’s not surprising!...
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....
Climbing Kilimanjaro at 40
Back in 2006, Stephen O’Donoghue made a drunken decision to celebrate his 40th birthday by climbing Kilimanjaro. After that trip, he fell in love with hiking. In 2019, he...
Is it safe to climb Kilimanjaro?
When you’re planning a big expedition, safety is probably something that pops up in your mind. Maybe you haven’t trekked a big distance before. Perhaps you’ve never experienced high...
The best trekking expeditions in the world
Do you want to have an adventure? Would you rather take on a mountain than lie on the beach? Does the thought of a sun and sea holiday leave...
What are the Seven Summits?
As soon as you’ve climbed your first mountain, you’ll be thinking about the second. Once you’ve felt that sense of accomplishment that comes from standing on a summit, you’ll...
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 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...
