Mountaineering & Trekking Gear

The 11 Essential Items That Should Be In Your Mountaineering & Trekking First Aid Bag

Every mountaineering and trekking packing list will have the item “First Aid Bag” but the big question is, what should go in that First...

What Are The Best Boots For Trekking/Hiking?

Before I get into the technicalities of the best boot for trekking/mountaineering or hiking, I can already describe your perfect boot in...

The 7 Best Tips & Tricks For Packing Your Day Backpack

Your day backpack is the small backpack that you will carry with as you move between camps, move higher on acclimatization routes and or...

Clothing For High Altitude Climbing And Trekking

Clothing for High Altitude is very specific and does require a bit of learning and planning before you go out and start buying things....

The 7 Best Tips & Tricks For Packing Your Day Backpack

Your day backpack is the small backpack that you will carry with as you move between camps, move higher on acclimatization routes and or...

Down vs Synthetic Down

You can easily look up the current “best” or “top 10” down jackets but a lot of the time, those recommendations are made based on...

Mountaineering Boots Explained

Mountaineering boots are normally used on cold mountains that require you to move over ice and snow. For example Mount Elbrus. Although...

What Are The Best Boots For Trekking/Hiking?

Before I get into the technicalities of the best boot for trekking/mountaineering or hiking, I can already tell you which pair of boots...

Trekking Advice For Beginners - Are Trekking Poles Worth It?

Let’s tackle the first question - What are trekking poles? They are long thin stick like accessories used to assist walkers/trekkers with...