The African continent is home to some of the oldest and most unique mountains in the World. Here are some popular ranges, mountains and hikes in Africa.

People generally don't think of mountains when they think of Antarctica, but surprisingly the White Continent is dominated by many impressive peaks. Here are some popular ranges, mountains in Antarctica.

Without a doubt, Asia is the most impressive continent when it comes to mountains. Here are some popular ranges, mountains and hiking destinations in Asia.

The Australian continent and wider Oceania region (including New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands and Indonesia), have an impressive array of mountain ranges and iconic peaks. Here are some popular ranges and mountains in Australasia.

From the awesome mountain ranges of the Alps, Pyrenees, and Dolomites to the incredible trails in the Scottish Highlands, Scandinavia and across the Mediterranean, you can be sure that Europe offers some of the most inspiring mountain scenery. Here are some popular ranges, mountains and hiking destinations in Europe.

The vast North American continent has its most impressive mountains on its tectonically active Western side. Here are some popular ranges, mountains and hiking destinations in North America.

The South American continent is dominated by a single range, the Andes, which runs the full length of the continent and is the longest continental range in the World. Here are some popular ranges, mountains and hiking destinations in South America.

Get properly kitted for your next adventure using our detailed hiking gear lists.

• General Multi-day Hiking Gear List
• Camping Gear List
• Kilimanjaro Packing List
• Annapurna Trek Packing List
• Aconcagua Gear List
• Appalachian Hiking List
• EBC Trek Gear List
• Inca Trail Packing List
• Ladies Gear List for Hiking

The risks of travelling to remote mountain destinations for a hiking or climbing expedition is manifold. 

Most standard travel insurance doesn't cut it at altitude or when undertaking adventurous activity.

Find out how to get covered in our trekking insurance guide.

Altitude Sickness is a serious condition brought on by going to high altitude too rapidly. 

If you are planning an adventure into the mountains and are going above 3,000m I highly recommend reading our altitude sickness guide.

The world of outdoor gear is awash with many fantastic brands and equipment offerings. Sadly, there are also a number of uninspiring and lacklustre gear companies.

To help our readers separate the wheat from the chaff, the team at Mountain IQ constantly review new offerings from outdoor gear companies.

Discover the best in class products for your next adventure.