Nepal’s government looks set to establish tough new restrictions on climbing Mount Everest. The changes come after hundreds have died trying to reach the peak of the world’s highest mountain – or on the journey back down. The new rules mean inexperienced climbers will be banned, as will disabled people and the visually impaired. Officials say […]
Climbing to the highest point on earth is as alluring to many people as it is dangerous. Yet, no matter how many stories we hear about the perils of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest there are still, of course, those willing to take the risks, summon the bravery, fork out the cash and […]
A Japanese climber, who started the first attempt on Everest since the mountain was closed earlier this year after a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, has been forced to abandon the trek saying deep snow and low energy reserves meant he had little chance of survival had he continued up. Nepal’s tourism ministry is responsible for granting permits […]
To conquer the highest mountain of each continent is one of the greatest challenge of each mountaineer, that not even 300 have mastered yet. In this first part of our little guide to the Seven Summits for those, who hunger for more than a little hike, let us introduce you to the highest peaks in Africa, Antarctica […]
Image credit: Alejandro Pinto Nepal decided to reopen Mount Everest to climbers for the first time since the deadly avalanche which was triggered by the massive earthquake. Nepal ended the spring climbing season due to the fatality of the avalanche which killed 19 mountaineers in April. Nevertheless, in order to stop the decline in popularity and […]
Photo credit: Göran Höglund (Kartläsarn) Earth’s highest mountain, Mount Everest is an ultimate location for climbers due to the fact that it rises towards the air for 8,848 meters (29,029 ft). Climbing this mount brings prestige as a reward owing to the fact that not many people can dare to climb up to its summit. Nevertheless, […]
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is set to be the site of several ecotourism projects and conservation efforts contributing to the protection and nurturing of the environment,…
In adventure travel news, n innovative new natural desert reserve spanning 10 percent of the total area of Dubai has been launched in the UAE. The Marmoon Desert Reserve Project is…
