Climbing Articles

I’ve been up the mountain and I had a choice – Huayna Potosi, Bolivia

Huayna Potosi, a 6088m mountain 15 miles or so north of Bolivia’s capital La Paz is often described as the ‘most accessible’ of any 6000m+ mountain. Michael Bonnet put this theory to the test and found it anything but accessible.

11 Volcanoes in the Americas That You Can Climb

Have you ever wanted to see what the inside of a volcano looks like? You have more options than you probably realized, and here are 11 interesting volcanoes you can climb, just in the Americas.

6 Iconic Mountains You Can Climb

Many of the most famous peaks around the world are only reachable for professionals, but not all of them. Abigail King has done her share of climbing so she lists 6 famous mountains you can probably scale yourself.

Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Borneo

It may not be the highest peak on earth, but the 2 day climb up Mount Kinabalu will get even the fittest person heart pumping.

Memoirs of an Irish Lad on Kilimanjaro – Tanzania

Aiden Murtagh climbed Kilimanjaro in February, 2008, and his journal will give you excellent insights into what to expect.

7 Reasons to Stay ON the Beaten Track – Famous Places that are Very Worthwhile

Some famous attractions are so famous and crowded that they aren’t worth your time. Abigail King points out 7 of the biggies that are absolutely worth a visit.

Franz Joseph Glacier – New Zealand

Jessica Selzer and her roadtripping friends tackle the daunting task of climbing Franz Joseph Glacier in the rain.