Things to do While Walking

Things to do While Walking

I discussed in my previous blog why you should start walking. The health benefits are endless. However, I do understand that walking can be a little “boring”. So here are things to do while out on a walk to make it a bit more interesting. 1. Visit a...
FIRST IRISH WOMAN REACHES TOP OF EVEREST #TBT

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

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

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

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...
Can you climb Kilimanjaro by yourself?

Can you climb Kilimanjaro by yourself?

People come up to me and ask “Can you climb Kilimanjaro by yourself?”. The short answer is no you can’t, and here is why. In 1991 the Tanzanian government and Kilimanjaro National Park Authority changed its policy towards unsupported treks on Mount...