Summit & Trail guides
Trekking guides
A big trek is a real commitment — of money, time, and knees. Every operator's photos look the same, and the gap between the right trek and the wrong one is the difference between the trip of your life and a miserable, altitude-sick blur. These guides are the honest groundwork: which route to pick, when to go, how hard it really is, and what the trail actually feels like.
01What it really costs to climb Kilimanjaro (full breakdown)Where the money really goes on a Kilimanjaro climb — park fees, operators, guides and tips.02Kilimanjaro routes compared: which one to actually climbThe seven Kilimanjaro routes compared by what matters — acclimatisation, scenery, crowds and success rates.03Everest Base Camp: what the trek is really likeAn honest look at the Everest Base Camp trek — the daily distances, the altitude and the teahouses.04Inca Trail vs Salkantay vs Lares: which Machu Picchu trek?The Inca Trail sells out months ahead — how the Salkantay and Lares treks compare for Machu Picchu.05Tour du Mont Blanc: how to plan the classic circuitThe Tour du Mont Blanc explained — the route, the refuges, and how to book and plan it.06How to train for a multi-day trek (a real plan)The eight to twelve weeks before a big trek — long walks, a loaded pack and steady progress.07What to pack for a multi-day trek: the honest listThe boots, layers, sleeping bag and small things that matter — and what to leave at home.08How to avoid altitude sickness on a trek (what actually works)Why it ends more treks than fitness does — go slow, the warning signs, and when to turn around.09Teahouse trekking explained: how it actually worksThe lodge-to-lodge system behind Nepal's classic treks — booking, costs, food, beds and wifi, honestly.10The best beginner multi-day trek (honest picks)What makes a trek beginner-friendly, and which famous walks actually fit your first one.11Guided vs self-guided trekking: which is right for you?Cost, safety and freedom weighed up — plus the treks that decide for you.12What to book before a multi-day trek (and what to skip)An honest verdict on what's worth booking — insurance, eSIM, transfers — what to skip, and why you book the trek direct.