Last month, professional rock climber Angela Eiter made history. She successfully free climbed the ‘La Planta de Shiva,’ in Villanueva del Rosario, Spain, one of the world’s most difficult ascents and was the first woman to ever do so. Hailing from Imst, Austra, Angela ‘Angy’ Eiter, age 31, is considered one of the best competition climbers […]
Mountain climbing is one of the most challenging extreme sports in the world. Moreover, it can get quite tricky unless you take the necessary precautions. Here are the tips regarding how to prepare for mountain climbing. Image credit: Vern Investigate First of all you should conduct a detailed research in order to familiarize yourself with the […]
Borneo is an island in Southeast Asia that many think of as a remote, wild and unexplored place for the super adventurous. And while this is, in many ways, correct Borneo is surprisingly easy for fun-loving tourists and intrepid travellers to explore. Whether you’re adding this island to the well-worn backpacker-route of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam etc or you’re […]
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 […]
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…
