14/04/2025We’re going to take things seriously today, as this is a serious and very important topic. We’ll be writing a bit about AMS – acute mountain sickness – commonly known as…
14/04/2025Hey, why not have a listen to ‘Etno Rozmówki’, a brilliant series for children presented by our colleague Robb Maciąg. This time, Robb has invited…
18/05/2025Ama Dablam 6812m is one of the most beautiful, but also most difficult mountains in the Himalayas. Check out the expedition here.
27/09/2025Andrzej Bargiel, Sherpas and the unsung heroes of the Himalayas. Who are they, and what role do they really play in the climbers’ successes?
09/01/2026The Manaslu Circuit is one of the most spectacular, yet least commercialised, trekking routes in the whole of Nepal. The route circles the eight-thousander Manaslu…
16/01/2026Buddhist traditions in the Himalayas are just as impressive as the mountains themselves. This spiritual world, shaped by centuries of contact with Tibet,…
23/01/2026First aid at altitude is absolutely essential for safety whilst trekking in the Himalayas and other mountain ranges exceeding 2,500–3,000 metres. Conditions…
30/01/2026Rest days during high-altitude trekking are one of the most important aspects of travelling safely and sensibly in the mountains. Although many beginners…
03/02/2026Being able to cope well with altitude is one of the most valuable qualities when trekking in the Himalayas and wherever trails lead above 3,000–3,500…
03/05/2026Climbing your first peak over 6,000 metres above sea level is a completely different experience to trekking. It requires different preparation, different kit, involves different risks and…