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...
What it’s like to be a woman in the outdoors industry
We have a fantastic guest on the podcast this week. Barbra Nzvaura worked in the head office of Earth’s Edge from 2014 to 2018. We spoke to her about...
Mountains and mental health: how trekking can heal the mind
We all know that nature plays a huge part in our mental health. The great outdoors are a wonderful healer, and no one knows that like Robbie O’Raw. Robbie...
How to become an expedition doctor
As you may know, we send an international doctor (and guide) on every one of our expeditions. And we love to hear their stories! Joe Keena has worked on...
How to be an expedition guide with Louise Lawrence
We work with an incredible team of expedition guides at Earth’s Edge. But what does it take to become an expedition guide? Louise Lawrence has had an incredible career...
What it’s like to be an expedition doctor at altitude
As you may know, we send an international expedition doctor on every single one of our trips. Along with our guide, they provide vital care along the way, whether...
Why Mera Peak is the perfect intro to altitude trekking
One of our most challending expeditions is the trek to Mera Peak, the highest trekking peak in Nepal. At 6,476m, it’s one of the highest trekking peaks in the...
How Stephen Ferris climbed Kilimanjaro
The third episode of our brand new podcast is up, and it's a cracker! We chat to Stephen Ferris, the Ulster, Ireland and Lions rugby legend. He joined us...
Trekking as a solo woman – our chat with the inspirational Debbie Mulhall
If you’re looking for a travel inspiration, we have you covered. In the second episode of our brand new podcast, we talk to Debbie Mulhall, an incredible woman who...
