Aconcagua – The Vacas Valley Route In 31 Pictures (Part 2)
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- Jan 7, 2021
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Aconcagua – The Vacas Valley Route In 31 Pictures (Part 1)
1. We stopped in at a store in Madrid on our way over to Argentina and I tried on a shirt only to find this sign in the changing room. It...
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- Dec 8, 2020
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15 Of The Most Beautiful Mountains & Quotes To Inspire Your Next Adventure
"It is not the summit that defines your achievement; it's the small moments where you push through, show courage and undeniable...
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- Nov 7, 2020
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Mount Elbrus - The North Route In 14 Pictures
I climbed Elbrus in 2016, a time when I was just taking pictures for myself and not for my book or blog. All I had at the time for...
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- Sep 21, 2020
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Everything You Need To Know About The 5 Routes To The Summit Of Snowden
Snowdon is a spectacular mountain, Wales highest at 1085 meters and one of the infamous three peaks (link to 3 peaks article). Snowdon is...
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- Aug 19, 2020
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Everything You Need To Know To Plan And Climb The Three Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks Challenge is a classic UK adventure where you will attempt to conquer the highest mountains in England, Scotland and...
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- Jun 7, 2020
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The Ausangate Trek In 23 Pictures
I did The Ausangate Trek in Peru in 2015 with a client who I had trained and prepared for the high altitude adventure. I didn't know it...
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- Jun 2, 2020
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The Six Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes – How To Choose The Best Route For You
1. Marangu Route – cheapest route This is the only route that offers accommodation. It is also the only route that uses the same path to...
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- May 6, 2020
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A Detailed Description Of The Summit Route To The Top Of Aconcagua
Your Summit attempt is the accumulation of all the time, effort, and dedication and drive that you’ve had to put in just to get to that...
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- May 4, 2020
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How To Train To Climb Breithorn PLUS The 4-Week Breithorn Training Plan
You can find this stunning mountain along the Swiss-Italian border in the Pennine Alps. It has been classified as the easiest and most...
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- May 2, 2020
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12 Of The Most Frequently Asked Questions About The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC)
How Long Is The Annapurna Base Camp Trek? The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is about 115km. The trek begins in Pokhara and normally takes...
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- Apr 24, 2020
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A Guide To The Three Trekking Peaks Of The Seven Summits
In case you’re new to mountaineering or didn’t know, the Seven Summits of the World are the highest mountains on each continent: Africa -...
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- Apr 6, 2020
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Annapurna Circuit Trek or Annapurna Base Camp? And What’s The Difference?
Annapurna is a majestic mountain found in Nepal among the Himalayan mountain range. Both the Annapurna Circuit Trek (ACT) and the...
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- Mar 12, 2020
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The 2 Routes To The Summit Of Ojas del Salado
Location: Argentina-Chile border in the Andes mountain range Summit Altitude: 6,893m Best Time Of Year To Climb: between December and...
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- Mar 10, 2020
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Can A Beginner Climb Aconcagua?
The short answer is, yes, a beginner can climb Aconcagua provided you've taken into account the following things:
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- Feb 18, 2020
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How To Train For The Pacific Crest Trail PLUS The 8-Week Pacific Crest Trail Training Plan
For more info about The Pacific Crest Trail, please read this blog: “Important Details and Surprising Fun Facts About The Pacific Crest...
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- Feb 4, 2020
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Everything You Need To Know About The Two Routes To The Summit Of Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, not too far from the border of Georgia. Fun Fact: Mount Elbrus is...
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- Jan 17, 2020
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How To Train For Stok Kangri PLUS The 16-Week Stok Kangri Training Plan
Stok Kangri is the third highest trekking mountain in the world. Found in the remote and beautiful Ladakh region of Northwest India and...
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- Dec 29, 2019
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The 5 Routes To The Summit Of The Zugspitze
As I wrote in my previous blog (Everything You Need To Know About The Highest Mountain In Germany – The Zugspitze) there are three...
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- Nov 12, 2019
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How To Train For Aconcagua PLUS The 6-Month Aconcagua Training Plan
There is a misconception that climbing Aconcagua is relatively easy because it is known as the World’s highest trekking mountain, somehow...
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