The most famous trail in the world might actually be the wrong choice for your first Himalayan expedition. When you’re sitting in a cafe in Dubai…
What if the biggest obstacle to summiting the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalayas’ isn’t the 6,812m (22,349ft) altitude, but the false sense of security…
What if the secret to standing on the highest point outside Asia isn’t found on a mountain, but in the stairwells of a Dubai skyscraper? Over 75% of…
Last January, I sat with a climber in a Dubai café who was terrified that their lack of technical knowledge would lead to frostbite at 5895m…
Most climbers from the Middle East fail their first major summit because they try to out-train a lack of oxygen with desert sprints. It’s a…
You can spend months training on the sand dunes of Al Qudra, but nothing quite prepares your lungs for the thick, oxygen-heavy humidity of Bwindi’s…
What if the cheapest quote for your Himalayan dream is actually the most dangerous shortcut you’ll ever take? I’ve seen trekkers arrive at Lukla,…
Standing on top of a 6000m (19,685ft) peak isn’t just about how many hours you spent on a treadmill in a Dubai gym. It’s about how you’ve trained…
In 2024, I spoke with a climber in Dubai who had spent over 55,000 AED on gear and permits, only to be told his chances of reaching the top were less…
The biggest mistake most Middle East based climbers make isn’t a lack of fitness; it’s underestimating how a 50 degree temperature swing impacts…
What if the mountain you’re training for isn’t actually the one that holds the record? If you’ve spent any time researching your next big objective,…
The cheapest quote you find online for the roof of Africa is often the most expensive mistake you can make. Having led numerous teams to the 5,895m…
