Take the guesswork out of packing by using any of the trekking gear list options below. Trekking Gear List This comprehensive trekking gear list is designed for multi-day guided or supported treks where meals and accommodation are provided. For example the typical Everest Base Camp Trek. You can adjust as needed for single-day hikes or […]
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High Altitude Trekking Tips
If you’re trekking to high altitude then here are some useful tips. You can’t easily acclimatise before you go. However there are certainly steps you can take to improve your chances of success in the mountains. Build Your Knowledge If you’re trekking at altitudes of 2500m+ (8000ft+) then build your knowledge about high altitude. Know […]
Gifts For Trekkers
If you’re looking for gifts for trekkers or that adventurer or mountain-lover in your life then look no further. This is a practical gift guide to help you buy a gift that’s useful and doesn’t cost the earth. You can buy most of these things in your local trekking store or online. Any links in […]
New Zealand: Routeburn or Milford Track?
With the Great Walks season fast approaching, I thought I would do a comparison between the Routeburn Track and Milford Track. Both are located in the South Island of New Zealand, with the closest towns being Queenstown or Te Anau. It largely depends on what you’re after and how much time you have. The tracks […]
Cho Oyu Base Camp
Planning Planning and then getting to the next two base camps for our Project Base8000 was always going to be a challenge. Firstly, Cho Oyu Base Camp is located in Tibet, on the border with Nepal. Next, finding an appropriate mountaineering expedition to tag along with. Then, obtaining the appropriate visa and permit which in […]