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12 MONTHS, 12 MOUNTAINS
In celebration of World Mountain Day, we've created a calendar for the year to make it easy for you to plan your next mountain climb in the...
What’s The Highest Mountain in Europe?
Its summit is 18,510 feet (5642 meters) above sea level and it is located in Russia. However the mountain itself - including the glaciers...
How can I Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity?
We often get asked, ‘how do I climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Charity?’ and the answer is easy, call us to have an initial talk about...
Huts on Mount Elbrus
Years ago when I was guiding clients with my Russian friend Sasha Lebedev to climb Mount Elbrus during the ‘perestroika’ period after...
Faking Mount Everest?
An interesting story has come about towards the end of this years season on Mount Everest concerning the claim from an Indian climber that his...
Kilimanjaro Diamox?
Regarding the use of Diamox on a Kilimanjaro climb, there is a tendency now for people to use it as a default drug in order to increase...
Weather and Seasons on Kilimanjaro
There is a magic about standing on the Roof of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, stands 5895m above sea level. The climb...
Toilets on Kilimanjaro
So we all need a wee and a poo, but strangely it’s a topic that’s never really gets mentioned in day to day life. However on Kilimanjaro,...
Here are the Best Mountains to Climb Around the World
We implore anyone who has the physical ability to give mountain climbing a go. It’s one of the best feelings when you reach the top. As well as...
Top 5 Best Routes To Climb Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa with some incredible routes which can take you up and down in a variety of different ways yet...
Common mistakes people make on mountains
Common mistakes people make when climbing a mountain include.. Not cutting your toenails. Walking downhill or front pointing with long...
Facts about Mount Toubkal
Mount Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal (Jebel is a term primarily used in North Africa and the Middle East to refer to mountains and mountain ranges) lays...
Facts about Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano which originally rose an estimated 3 million years ago and last erupted an estimated 2.6 million years ago. Mount...
How Long Does it take to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Essentially it depends on which route you choose to climb Kilimanjaro, as they differ in terrain, length and accommodation type and can also be...
Best time to climb Kilimanjaro?
Essentially if you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro you can do so all year round however...... The main seasons for climbing...
How hard is it to climb Kilimanjaro?
To climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a challenge and if you’re new to trekking, camping, living outdoors, or high altitude then you may find it...
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