Taking on one of our trekking challenges? Avoid the pain of blisters and sore legs with our training tips designed to make you a better trekker! Treks can vary enormously in terms of daily distances, ascent, descent and altitude, but all require specific preparation...
High altitude hiking allows you to enjoy stunning views, get your adrenaline pumping and it makes you feel great. However, before tackling such an adventure, learning how to train for high altitude hiking is essential. You need to understand how altitude can affect...
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...
The Forever Young Club is a community of people in Ireland and around the world who believe life is an adventure to be lived to the fullest, no matter how old we are. To join the Club all you need is to be 55 and older, passionate for life and a believer that your...
High mountain ranges such as the Himalaya and Andes offer some of the most spectacular hiking opportunities on the planet. That being said, walking at high altitude brings with it certain risks, the most common of which is altitude sickness, known as acute mountain...