Sun Protection in the Mountains: UV, Snow Glare and Skin
Protect yourself from mountain sun: why UV is stronger at altitude, snow glare and eye safety, sunscreen strategy and clothing…
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How to Wash and Stay Clean on Long Treks
Stay clean on long treks with almost no water: hand hygiene, low-water body washing, trail laundry, and keeping every drop…
Read moreVisiting Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
Visit Arthur's Pass in New Zealand's Southern Alps: alpine village, kea parrots and classic day walks, with seasons, transport and…
Read moreVisiting the Tararua Range, New Zealand
Visit New Zealand's Tararua Range: wild weather, hut-to-hut tramping and rugged peaks near Wellington, with seasons, routes and practical tips.
Read moreVisiting the Victorian Alps, Australia
Visit the Victorian Alps: high plains, snow-gum ridges and alpine villages from Falls Creek to Hotham, with seasons, access and…
Read moreVisiting the Blue Mountains, Australia
Visit Australia's Blue Mountains: the Three Sisters, eucalyptus valleys and clifftop walks near Sydney, with seasons, transport and practical tips.
Read moreVisiting Mount Fitz Roy, Argentina
Visit Mount Fitz Roy in Argentine Patagonia: the Laguna de los Tres trek, El Chaltén and wild weather, with seasons,…
Read moreVisiting the Cordillera Real, Bolivia
Visit Bolivia's Cordillera Real: Huayna Potosí, Illimani and high Andean trekking near La Paz, with seasons, acclimatisation and practical tips.
Read moreVisiting Chirripó, Costa Rica
Climb Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica's highest peak: páramo landscapes, the Crestones refuge and sunrise views, with seasons, trailheads and practical…
Read moreVisiting the Cuchumatanes, Guatemala
Visit Guatemala's Cuchumatanes: Central America's highest non-volcanic range, Maya highland villages and dramatic ridges, with seasons, access and tips.
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