The 10 Largest Glaciers In The World (Length, Location & More)
In this article, we’ll have a look at the ten most massive glaciers in the world (by length, not area). Some of these are accessible for hiking and climbing, while others are not…
3 Ways to Spot and Reveal a Crevasse (And Avoid It)
So, how do you spot a crevasse and – more importantly – avoid falling into one? In this article, I will have a look at what crevasses are and how to detect them…
5 Ways of Knowing If Your Climbing Shoes Are Too Big
It has almost become a prestige among climbers to be able to boast about how small and tight climbing shoes can be used. There is therefore a lot of talk…
3 Clever Ways of Crossing A Crevasse
When you’re mountaineering in snow country, you will undoubtedly encounter some crevasses. These are scary, since you don’t always spot them…
Mountain Climbing vs Rock Climbing: 5 Biggest Differences
The key differences between rock climbing and mountain climbing are the gear requirements, environmental risk, geographical locations, weather and…
Hiking in Mountaineering Boots: Is It Really a Good Idea?
In short, hiking Boots are specifically made for walking, mountaineering boots are multi-purpose. Hiking can be done in most mountaineering boots, but for long hikes…
5 Reasons Why K2 Is More Dangerous Than Everest
The main reasons why K2 is a tougher climb than Everest are the lack of Sherpas, support and fixed ropes and routes on K2, more unpredictable…
10 Interesting Mountaineering Facts Most People Don’t Know
Mountaineering is an epic sport filled with adventure and hair raising stories of crazy adventures and near-misses. In this article, I share some cool mountaineering facts…
5 Must Read Mountaineering Books for Beginners
I find it increasingly difficult to sift through all the mountaineering material that’s out there nowadays. If I want to learn from the best, should I read the books…
Rock Climbing vs Ice Climbing: Everything You Need To Know
In summary, In Ice climbing you need more equipment and falling is more dangerous than in rock climbing. Routes on ice and rock have…