Chris Bonington is regarded as one of the finest British Mountaineers with numerous epic adventures to tell. Ascent dives into his life from early climbs to scaling the world’s highest mountains. This book covers his full life in the mountains and the impact onto his… Read More »What Makes Chris Bonington: Ascent a Must-Read?
Navigating the hundreds of options for hiking backpacks is a difficult task. Osprey alone have a vast collection of Backpacks with small differences and capacities to choose from! First this Review will explain the different Osprey Hiking backpacks available and why to consider the Osprey… Read More »The Osprey Hikelite 26 Backpack: A Hiker’s Best Friend
Navigating the hundreds of options for hiking backpacks is a difficult task. Osprey alone have a vast collection of Backpacks with small differences and capacities to choose from! First this Review will explain the different Osprey Hiking backpacks available and why to consider the Osprey… Read More »The Osprey Hikelite 18 Backpack: A Hiker’s Perspective
Book Review: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer Overview Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air is a non-fiction best selling story about climbing and tragedy on Mount Everest. Set in 1996, this is a gripping, haunting, and deeply… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Discussing ‘Into Thin Air’ by Jon Krakauer
There’s a reason a leather boot has been a hiking staple for years. They offer great protection and support to tackle the challenging terrain whilst carrying a classic style. The Scarpa Terra GTX Boots are amongst the best on the market. This review will dig… Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Scarpa Terra GTX Women’s Hiking Boot
Book Review: Touching the Void by Joe Simpson Overview Touching the Void is a gripping and harrowing true story of survival about Joe Simpson’s near-fatal climbing expedition in the Peruvian Andes. Climbing partners, Simon Yates and Simpson attempted to conquer the unclimbed west face of… Read More »Touching the Void: A Journey of Survival and Resilience
For years, I travelled by stuffing clothes into a backpack or suitcase, which was inefficient. I tended to overpack and then struggle to fit everything in, causing myself to make tough decisions about what to bring. Before trekking in Nepal, a lot of the research… Read More »How To Maximize Space With Ultralight Osprey Packing Cubes
Book Review: Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer Overview Seven Years in Tibet is a classic memoir by Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, first published in 1952. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the book chronicles Harrer’s escape from a British internment camp… Read More »How To Understand The Cultural Impact Of ‘Seven Years In Tibet’
The Patagonia Men’s Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket is a modern take on the iconic fleece that defined outdoor style in the ‘80s. It’s been a staple of Patagonia’s wardrobe for decades for a reason with its signature retro aesthetic and high-quality materials. This jacket is… Read More »Complete Guide To The Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket
Book Review: The White Spider by Heinrich Harrer Overview The White Spider is Heinrich Harrer’s gripping account of the early attempts to conquer the infamous North Face of the Eiger. It is one of the most dangerous and challenging climbs in the Alps. First published… Read More »The White Spider: Heinrich Harrer’s Tale of Adventure and Survival