An interview with climber Tom Livingstone
In this interview, we spoke to climber and writer Tom Livingstone, about his career in climbing and the Young Alpinist Group initiative.
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Just keep walking
On the morning of my second surgery, the day after I had found out that the retina had come away again, I couldn’t help thinking about the ladders on Everest and how I had no choice but to do something that frightened me over and over again.
5 surprising facts about Everest
In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.
How to protect your eyes in the mountains
Learn about the benefits of photochromic lenses for mountain expeditions and skiing.
How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?
Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!
Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?
2018 saw unprecedented good weather on Everest and a record of over 800 summiteers. In 2019, there are indicators the weather could be a lot worse. What do climbers have to be aware of?
How do we forecast weather on Everest?
Find out how weather forecasting works, what makes it particularly challenging in the mountains and which technological changes have made weather forecasts more reliable than ever.
How to prepare for a sporting challenge
Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.
How long does it take to climb Everest?
Many people wonder how long it takes to climb Everest. But this question is not as simple as it sounds. Find out why.
Xtreme Everest & high altitude physiology
Last week, 23rd May 2017, was the 10th anniversary of the Cauldwell Xtreme Everest expedition, a research project that placed a medical research team on the summit of Mount Everest in 2007.
Wanting my life back…
Worrying about the ever-lengthening To Do list, I found myself thinking, à la Nigel Farage, “I want my life back!” But then I thought…
Mapiraju (5424m)
Climb report from Mapiraju, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Saturday 18th June 2016.
Jatunmontepunchu (5421m)
Climb report from Jatunmontepuncu (Huapi), a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Wednesday 15th June 2016.
Chopiraju Oeste (5475m)
Climb report from Chopiraju Oeste, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Sunday 12th June 2016.
Climbing in Peru
Just returned from climbing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca with an Alpine Club team, tackling various objectives in small groups.
Huaraz, Peru
Just arrived in Huaraz, Peru with the Alpine Club. Here I share photos, first impressions and our plans for climbing.
Climbing Aconcagua
Aconcagua (6962m) is the highest mountain on the South American continent, one of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain outside of Asia.
Life-saving tips – Extreme Medicine
A handful of practical tips that I’ve learned at the World Extreme Medicine Expo that might help you on your own adventures.