This article covers Covid insurance for trekking and mountaineering expeditions. For more information on insurance for trekking and mountaineering, see our other posts Disclaimer: This is general information based on our research. Insurers have made frequent changes to their policies over the last few years as they keep re-assessing the risks posed by Covid. As […]
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Trekking and Mountaineering Insurance for Australians 2025
A review of travel insurance that covers high altitude and the use of mountaineering gear. An un-biased review of over 45 providers covering the Australian market.
Trekking and Mountaineering Insurance 2025
Tips to help you find travel insurance for high altitude and where needed, the use of mountaineering gear.
Which mountaineering book to read next?
Trying to decide on which mountaineering book you should read next? Or even where to start? Use our handy mind map to find a pathway for reading books you’ll like. We created this mind map to show the connections between many of the books we’ve read. It’s by no means a complete list of mountaineering […]
Nepal: Makalu Base Camp
Locals say the Makalu Barun valley in Nepal is the “Yosemite of Nepal”. Experiencing it first hand on our way up to Makalu Advance Base Camp, the valley certainly has that magical wow factor with it’s massive rock walls. Due to its relative inaccessibility, the Makalu Barun region is little-known to tourists with few trekking […]