A mountaineering travel experience can be awe-inspiring for beginners and seasoned pro’s alike. From Ben Nevis to the Alps, we will guide you on where to mountaineer.
Mountaineering is an umbrella term that can variously be used to describe the actions of climbing, hillwalking and scrambling.
In its usual sense, however, it concerns the ascent of mountains of various stature, using various types and amounts of mountaineering equipment. In this latter sense it is also known as alpinism.
Compiling a list of all the different types of extreme sport is difficult – if not impossible! But just like the daredevils doing the activities we love a challenge… So check out our A-Z (abseiling to zorbing), ultimate list of…
Turkey is not just the gate way to Asia, but your bridge to adventure. On the doorstep of Europe it is exotically different, surprisingly cheap and the best Turkish adventures will excite adrenaline junkies. With that in mind check out…
To conduct this Polar Grit X Pro review I have worn this rugged smartwatch for sports and adventure extensively. Running and hiking, cycling and mountain biking, paddle boarding and swimming plus I have even tracked my snowboarding wearing this watch.…
With 2024 coming to a close let’s look at the the top 10 adventures in 2025. Want a year of exciting trips? Then check out best extreme sports holidays on the planet. From canyoning to climbing and skiing to scuba…
The Odin range by Helly Hansen is the company’s recently updated professional-grade outdoor gear range. Let’s look at two key pieces: the Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 shell jacket and in more detail the new Odin Everdown hooded jacket. Odin Everdown…
Interested in having a different adventure? Then read this guide to activity holidays in China – if you get away from the tourist trail it offers so much more than most people realise. To demonstrate this point we’ve picked 5…
Enjoy our Lake Louise Mountaineering Holiday in Banff National Park, Canada, that includes an exciting course for outdoor enthusiasts! The mountains near Lake Louise are considered the birthplace of Canadian mountaineering. Since the establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, the peaks that…
Based out of Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefields, this Beginner Mountaineering Holiday in Canada is for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to learn to mountain climb. The glacier and surrounding peaks are our classroom. We provide food, accommodations, transport to the…
Learn mountaineering on a 1-month Canadian Rockies holiday. This high-end Canadian Rockies mountaineering course focuses on climbing skills required of the summer mountaineer: climbing alpine rock, travel on snow and ice, glacier travel, crevasse rescue, technical rock climbing, mountain living,…
There are small groups of people who are outdoor professionals, whereas most of us are adventure seekers. Emergency services work outdoors, in awful conditions: If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to make good professional outdoor clothing for extreme…
Flying high, diving deep or riding fast provide an adrenaline hit, but is that the only reason we love adventure activities? In this post I pose the question why are extreme sports fun? From passion to purpose and exploration to…
With good weather, great food and epic crags, Italy rock climbing holidays are pretty special. The best places to rock climb in Italy include regions such as the Dolomites, Aosta, Scilly, Sardinia, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera. From the mountainous…
My dad got me into the outdoors as a kid. I’ve been into everything rom biking to hiking, snowboarding to paddle boarding, climbing to kayaking and running to rowing ever since. This has taught me that the right gear makes…
Want to know the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? Then read this article to find out when to trek Kili in Tanzania. Our goal is to ensure you make the most of your time with the greatest chance of a…
Despite the warnings, one in five travellers headed abroad uninsured last year, according to ABTA. Whether you simply forget or want to spend your money on other things, travel insurance can prove to be a very wise investment. So we…
Does the dream job of travelling, adventures and action sports really exist?And what’s the best adventure travel job? We take a look at the top 25 action sport career options, to help you land that dream role. For us adventure…
Enjoy a 14 peak mountaineering holiday in North Wales, UK! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking mountains of North Wales, where the art of hiking and scrambling reaches its pinnacle. Allow our team of seasoned and knowledgeable mountaineering…
Everest Tibet Climb is more remote and less crowded than the Nepal side. Join us for an unforgettable 60-day trekking holiday. April-June. 7 April to 5 June 2024 & 6 April to 4 June 2025. Join leaders David O’Brien and…
Enjoy a 35-day mountaineering expedition in Mt. Manaslu, Nepal. Manaslu is one of the popular 8,000m peaks for climbing in Nepal. Possible avalanches in bad weather, crevasses and slippery snow make this mountain a little distinct from other mountains in…
Mt. Ama Dablam Trekking Expedition in the Himalayas, Nepal. The normal route to climb Ama Dablam is from its south west ridge. Most mountaineering beginners start climbing with Mount Ama Dablam. Ama Dablam is a small, snowcapped peak of 6,812m…