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Trekking in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

Trekking in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

A mountain guide recounts her experience of trekking in the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia. Accompanied by a local 'militia man' as their scout, they climbed up Mt. Bwahit (4437m), encountered Gelada monkeys, Walia ibex and several other endemic wildlife of the region, and came across some spectacular ancient

Safariosophy: How to Tackle a Lion Charge Over a Cup of Coffee

Safariosophy: How to Tackle a Lion Charge Over a Cup of Coffee

An experienced safari guide based in South Africa's Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game reserve is chased by a lion while on a safari with five guests. Safariosophy is her philosophy on safari. Read on to know what happens next. “Let’s go see those lions again,” I offered with a smile.

Why two Oxford University students are climbing for education reform

Why two Oxford University students are climbing for education reform

Adam Storck and Tarun Varma will attempt Mt Blanc (4809m) and the Matterhorn (4478m) this summer to raise money for Streetlight Schools in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this blog post, Adam explains his passion for climbing and education reform. [su_quote]Walk away in any direction and taste the freedom

More than 560 climbers summit Everest this season

More than 560 climbers summit Everest this season

The 2016 Spring season on Everest ended last week. Nearly 563 climbers made it to the top after a two-year gap. Seven people have been reported dead. On the 63rd anniversary of the first ascent of the big mountain, we take a look at the 2016 spring climbing season on

Eurisy Conference: Where Space and Outdoor Sports Interact

Eurisy Conference: Where Space and Outdoor Sports Interact

Outdoor industry experts and enthusiasts met satellite technology experts at the Outdoor Sports and Satellite Solutions conference on 20th May at Bayonne, France to discuss how the two sectors could innovate together. The event was organised by Eurisy, an NGO within the European Space Agency to promote satellite technology in

Adventure Travel Gear for the Casual Explorer

Adventure Travel Gear for the Casual Explorer

It's not always about extreme gear with countless features to use while shredding alpine powder or mountaineering in the Himalaya.

Climbers summit Everest after a two-year gap

Climbers summit Everest after a two-year gap

13 climbers, including nine Sherpas from different teams, have summited Everest this week after a two-year gap of no summits. As other climbers make their way up to the summit this season, we take a look at the peak–the disasters, the environmental issues and the lure it still holds