Climbing Mera Peak in Nepal
Where does trekking end and mountaineering begin? I don’t know if there is definitive answer to this question, but I would suggest that it can be found somewhere on the way to the top of…
Driving The Grossglockner High Alpine Road
A common feature of my experiences in both the Peak district and the Lake district, or anywhere I go that features a hilly environment, is that I have the urge to climb up the hills…
Conquering The Salkantay And The Magic of Machu Picchu
After three days acclimatising in Cusco and a mad last-minute scramble to find a better trek deal (note – don’t book the Salkantay trek in advance from home, it’s way cheaper to book when in…
Trekking To The Top Of North Africa – Mt Toubkal
Mt Toubkal, the highest summit in Morocco, the Atlas mountain range and North Africa. Standing at 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) this makes for a memorable experience trekking to and up. This truly wasn’t a case of turning…
Animals Living The High Life in Altitude
When climbing to high altitudes you cannot help but notice the landscape turn from greenery to barren rock/ice. As the oxygen thins out the capacity for life diminishes. Why even as you climb up you…
Kilimanjaro – The Roof of Africa
Ahhhh the memories. wrapped up in lots of thick clothing, standing on a glacier and watching the sun rise up over the Serengeti. In my opinion Kilimanjaro is the perfect climb to start with if…