By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:58:58+00:00 July 22nd, 2016|Nepal|
Since the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) was formed in 1978, peak climbing in Nepal has become more popular than ever. In fact, there are now over 30 trekking peaks in Nepal with more being opened every year. 'Trekking Peaks' describe [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:58:58+00:00 July 20th, 2016|Aconcagua|
People from most countries require no visa to enter Argentina (check if your country needs a visa), but to gain admittance to Aconcagua Provincial Park, various permits must be obtained, a condition introduced in 1983. Payment is effected at a [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 July 19th, 2016|Nepal|
Whilst the famous mountainous country of Nepal is known for its soaring peaks, wild landscape and mountaineering expeditions, there’s actually far more to Nepal than many people realise. The mountains are certainly what draws most tourists, and for good reason, [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2017-05-26T07:18:20+00:00 July 17th, 2016|Nepal|
The Khumbu cough, also referred to as the high altitude hack, is a cough caused by the low humidity and temperatures associated with high altitudes. The Khumbu cough is named after the valley that leads up to Mount Everest in [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 July 11th, 2016|Nepal|
With many of the worlds tallest mountains on earth, it's easy to see why Nepal is such a hot-spot for hikers. The wild landscape, rugged terrain and beautiful vistas make the tiny mountain country of Nepal a favourite of trekkers. [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 July 2nd, 2016|Nepal|
Although many people come to Everest to get away from the rat race and escape the hectic lifestyle that city living brings, receiving internet and mobile signal is still very important. Mobile coverage Up until 2010 there was zero mobile [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 July 1st, 2016|Aconcagua|
Aconcagua is a beautiful mountain sculpted by glaciers. It the second-highest of the Seven Summits at 22,841 feet – Everest is 29,029 feet. Aconcagua is more than 4,000 feet higher than any of the other Andes mountains. Good backpacking skills [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 June 26th, 2016|Nepal|
With more than 30,000 tourists a year, the Everest Base Camp trek (EBC) is the single most popular trek in Nepal. The name alone conjures visions of soaring peaks and sky-high altitudes, but just how difficult is the Everest Base Camp trek for [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 June 22nd, 2016|Aconcagua|
Because Aconcagua is such a large geographic structure, it often creates its own weather. The climate surrounding Aconcagua is affected by a number of factors including marine currents, winds and orography. Because of this, the weather on Aconcagua can be [...]
By Andrew Roux| 2016-12-23T08:59:03+00:00 June 7th, 2016|Nepal|
The Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the most beautiful treks in the world. Its changing climatic zones and incredible scenery bring people back to the region time and time again. Like many fabulous treks, the Annapurna Circuit does come [...]
