The Story of the Cholita Climbers’ Aconcagua Summit

History has been made this week, as the Cholita Climbers of the Bolivian Andes have successfully summited Mount Aconcagua. Eleven women, formerly cooks at Andean mountain refuges, have been impressing the global mountaineering community as they decided to strap on their crampons and take on the peaks for themselves. After five years of climbing, they […]

How to Choose High Altitude Boots

The Importance of Choosing The Right Boots There’s little doubt that pretty much the most important piece of kit you can choose for any trek is a sturdy pair of boots, and when you’re trekking in high altitude boots, having comfortable boots that can do the job is even more important. Choose the right ones, […]