We've created a guide to match your explorer type with your Galapagos animal alter ego. From slow-moving tortoises to social sea lions, there's something for every type of explorer on this adventure!
Read moreExpert Guide: 6 Steps to Train for Your Next Epic Hiking Adventure
When you should start training depends on 3 main factors: 1) The trip’s itinerary 2) Your current activity level 3) The amount of time you have in your schedule to train. For most multi-day hikes with a lot of elevation change and challenging terrain - Kilimanjaro, Peru, Patagonia, Cotopaxi - reasonably active women would be wise to allow at least 3 months to get ready.
Read moreOur Community Expectations: How We're Stronger Together
Give others (and yourself) grace to learn and be imperfect. Always try to look for glimmers, and remember, even though we’re all in this together, we’re all climbing our own mountains. Let’s create a space where everyone can not only grow, but thrive, and gain a better understanding of this big beautiful world!
Read moreCan You Name The Seven Summits?
It’s estimated that around 500 people have successfully climbed seven of the eight peaks on either of the two lists, the youngest being 15, and the oldest 75! Here are all the contenders on the “Seven” Summits list, from lowest to highest. Some of these mountains take months and rigorous training to summit while others can be done in a week or even a few hours!
Read moreMeet Elizabeth: Our Fierce Female Peruvian Guide
Meet our fearless Peruvian female mountain guide, Elizabeth, who we lovingly dubbed Mama Sherpa. She’s an entrepreneur, an endless source of Peruvian history and cultural knowledge, and exactly the type of amazing human you want to experience the majesty of the Andes Mountains with.
Read more10 Fun Facts About Kilimanjaro
While classified as a mountain, Kilimanjaro is actually made up of three volcanic cones that were formed by the Great Rift Valley. They are Shira (3,962m), Mawenzi (5,159m), and Kibo (5,895m).
Read moreSix Secrets of Machu Picchu + The Legacy of the Incas
Six Secrets about Machu Picchu and the Legacy of the Incas, find out now!
Read moreJambo Eva: Meet our Next Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Climber
She’s a recent college grad with trekking in her blood. Get to know this inspiring woman who will be joining our 2019 Kilimanjaro August summit here.
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