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?
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
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
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’
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
2024 has been a great year for outdoor adventure with a variety of different activities. Therefore, to be best prepared for every weather and terrain, the collection of outdoor hiking gear was improved upon. Over the last few years, I have researched and collated my… Read More »The Best Outdoor & Hiking Gear of 2024
As much as I love my job, I love travelling more! And I hope you can relate to the desire to travel more and explore as much as possible. Most of us face the constraints of a limited annual leave provided by employers. But there… Read More »How to Maximise Travel in 2025
2024 was another year filled full of visiting new countries and cities! From solo trekking in Patagonia to a romantic Tuscany getaway to a Spanish hostelling trip with housemates. It has been very varied with many new memories and experiences I didn’t plan for! So… Read More »The Best Travel Moments of 2024
The first collaboration for Backpacker’s Mentality! Catherine reached out expressing an interest in collaborating on a post focused on Minimalist travel with is perfect for the backpacking community. This post has fantastic tips on how to pack lightweight and effectively. From the benefits of a… Read More »Mastering Minimalist Travel: Tips for Packing Light and Efficiently