Why climb Kilimanjaro?
Why do people climb Kilimanjaro? The old answer of "because it's there" doesn't really cover it. Our guide Aodhnait Carroll explores a few of the reasons people on her...
Travelling with teenagers in India
In April of this year, our guide Louise Lawrence took a group from St. Michael's College on the trip of a lifetime. They went to India to bring computers...
Climbing Kilimanjaro solo or with a group?
People looking to save money on trekking often ask about climbing Kilimanjaro solo versus going with a group. Many are experienced trekkers and feel they don't need a guide...
More training hikes
This article by our guide Brian Bateson runs through some of his favourite training hikes to get you ready for your big adventure!
The most useful Swahili on Kilimanjaro
This article will bring you through all you need to know about speaking Swahili on Kilimanjaro. It was written by Louise Lawrence, who's a guide for Earth's Edge and...
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...
Why climb Kilimanjaro at night?
You’ve heard the stories of the hell of summit night on Kilimanjaro. The lack of sleep, the hiking in the dark, and the 1000 metre elevation gain all sound...
Training for Kilimanjaro – How to prepare.
Being in shape and training for Kilimanjaro is obviously very important but it’s not the only factor to think about. A better question to ask is how prepared are you to...
Is Everest Base Camp dangerous?
Big thanks to Rob Coffey for writing this article. Rob is an experienced Earth's Edge guide who specialises in Adventure Therapy and Education. Here he answers the question "Is...
