FIRST IRISH WOMAN REACHES TOP OF EVEREST #TBT
A flashback to Clare becoming the first Irish women to reach the top of Everest, here is the blogs from that day. Thirty-three year old, Dr. Clare O’Leary from Bandon, Co Cork was this morning, Tuesday 18th May, the first ever Irish woman to reach the 29,035 ft summit of Mount Everest.
How to Calculate Hiking Time
Many times a hiking trail will list its mileage but not an estimated time to complete it. Leaving hikers to guess or, worse, set off hoping they’ll make it back before the sunset hits. No matter where or how you hike, there are certain variables you consider...
EBC: THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
EBC: THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is an extraordinary experience, encompassing not only the journey to the base of the world’s highest mountain but also meeting the people and getting to know the culture of this unique area. In this...
Benefits of Hiking with Trekking Poles
Hiking with trekking poles helps build your endurance. When you hike without trekking poles, you are only engaging your leg muscle muscles. When you hike with trekking poles, you are also using your arms which builds overall body strength and allows you to walk...