Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your hiker friend
We all have a friend who can be tricky to buy for come Christmas time. You know the kind – the regular box of chocolates or bath stuff just...
How to prevent altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro
Trekking up Kilimanjaro is a dream for many people. But climbing the tallest mountain in Africa isn’t a walk in the park. As you work your way up the...
How to find the best hiking boots
If you’re heading off on a bucket list expedition, one of the most important things you’ll need is a pair of the absolute best hiking boots. Choose correctly, and...
What to eat when you’re trekking
One of the best parts of a big expedition is all the food that you have to eat along the way. When you’re trekking for eight hours or more...
How to train for Kilimanjaro
The climb up Kilimanjaro is one of the most challenging expeditions there is.. but it’s also one of the most rewarding. If you’re thinking of tackling it yourself, you’re...
What do you need to climb Kilimanjaro?
So you've just booked your trip to Kilimanjaro and now you are wondering what to pack? At Earth's Edge we have over 13 years experience of leading hiking expeditions...
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...
Being the fence and the ambulance – An Expedition Doctor’s Kilimanjaro Experience
This is an expedition report from Dómhnall O'Connor, an Earth's Edge expedition doctor. We are the only Irish company to send a practising doctor on ALL of our trips. Read on to...
