What Is the Best Time to Visit Guilin?
If you ask me what is the best time to visit Guilin, my short answer is April to May or September to October. April and May bring greener landscapes, fuller rivers and misty scenery. September and ...
Why Many Climbers Do Not Step on the True Summit of Kangchenjunga
A Remote Trek, Not a Crowd Route The trek to base camp on the world’s third highest mountain is one of Nepal’s most remote and rewarding Himalayan journeys. It does not have the traffic of Everest ...
Kangchenjunga Expedition Budget and Commercial Team Selection Guide
Budget Comes Down to Systems A serious Himalayan climb is not cheap, and it should not be. When people ask what the trip costs, the real answer is: it depends on the level of support, the season, t...
Kangchenjunga Risk Management: Avalanche, Altitude Sickness, Frostbite, Retreat and Rescue
Risk Management Starts Before the Climb On a mountain like Kangchenjunga, good risk management is not a side topic. It is the climb. The mountain is remote, high, cold, and exposed to fast-changing...
Why Some Climbers Don’t Step on the True Summit of the World’s Third Highest Mountain
A Strange Question With a Real History At first glance, it sounds odd. Why would climbers spend weeks on a mountain, endure brutal weather, and then stop just short of the top? The answer is not ab...
From Kathmandu to Base Camp: How the Journey to the Mountain Works
The Journey Is Part of the Experience Getting to base camp is not a quick transfer. It is a long approach through eastern Nepal, and for many people, that is part of the appeal. Unlike more accessi...