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Why mountains like Denali should keep their native names
The high point of my year was (literally) my summit of Denali, the highest peak in North America. It was my fourth mountain of the seven summits – arguably my fifth if you count Kosciuszko – leaving me Vinson in Antarctica and Everest in Asia. I said at the time that whether or not I climb any more of the seven is almost irrelevant. I will always have Denali, my ‘tall one’. The post 10,000 years a mountain: why Denali should keep its name appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
I Visit Paris Multiple Times a Year—Here’s How to Spend 48 Hours Like an Insider
Your under-the-radar itinerary.
What is the best eSIM for China in 2025? | Atlas & Boots
Over the course of my 15-day trip to China, most of my fellow travellers had problems connecting. They were often unable to pay with credit card (via AliPay or WeChat) or navigate using Google Maps. Meanwhile, my connection proved stable and consistent across a large swathe of the country, from Beijing to Shanghai, via Xi’an, Emei Shan, Chengdu and Yangshuo. To ease the pain of future travellers, I share below the best eSIM for China. The post What is the best eSIM for China in 2025? appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
What I hoped to show my nieces with my solo trip to China | Atlas & Boots
In the week before Christmas, I hosted a family gathering at my house. At some point in the afternoon, my 31-year-old nephew arrived with his baby daughter. To everyone’s shock, he had brought her alone without the supervision of his wife. My sisters and I were impressed that he had ventured out alone with his child. As we praised and grilled him (“was she okay in the car?”, “does she need to be fed?”, “is she warm enough?”), I realised just how far we still have to go when it comes to gender equality. My 27-year-old niece never gets this type of reception when she brings her baby round on her own. The post What I hoped to show my nieces with my solo trip to China appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Atlas & Boots’ top Instagram posts of 2024 | Atlas & Boots
It's been another busy year at Atlas & Boots. In May, I reached the summit of Denali, one of the coldest and harshest peaks on the planet, bringing me a step closer to my dream of climbing the seven summits. The post Atlas & Boots’ top Instagram posts of 2024 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2024
This year, we celebrated 10 years of Atlas & Boots. When we first started the blog in 2014, it was mainly a way to stay employable so that when we returned to London after our big trip, it wouldn’t be impossible to find new jobs. We didn’t know then that our little blog would grow to a quarter of a million readers per month. Sadly, we lost about half of them when the pandemic hit and never quite recovered them, but we’re still ticking along thanks to our loyal audience. The post Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2024 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
In defence of climbing Everest | Atlas & Boots
It has been a strange year. Usually, press trips, treks and working holidays mean that it’s not uncommon for me to spend up to three months away from home. This year, however, I’ve been away just twice. This year, it was all about one thing: Denali. The post In defence of climbing Everest appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 great Christmas gifts for campers | Atlas & Boots
Peter would live his life under canvas if it were socially acceptable. He has about three different tents, four sleeping bags, five hiking boots and a partidge in a pear tree. Like other outdoorsmen, he can be hard to buy for as he already has so much kit. If you are similarly stuck, consider one of these Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets. The post 10 great Christmas gifts for campers appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 great deals from the REI winter sale – up to 60% off | Atlas & Boots
I’m not the sort of person who hankers after luxury items. I’m more likely to shop at Asos than I am at Harrods and I’m just as happy at Nando’s as I am at a Michelin restaurant. One arena in which I do fork out, however, is outdoor apparel and gear. The difference between a high-quality hiking boot and one that’s “good enough” is substantial – something I learnt the hard way on the slopes of Cotopaxi. High quality, of course, comes with a price tag – one not easily affordable giving the rising cost of living. I personally have had to become more strategic with my spending, so when I saw that the REI winter sale was live, naturally I took a peek. The post 10 great deals from the REI winter sale – up to 60% off appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How to never break a zipper again | Atlas & Boots
Technical outdoor gear is not cheap. I dread to think what I’ve spent on it over the years. Backpacks, sleeping bags, Gore-Tex jackets, fleeces, waterproof trousers, tents… it all adds up. What do these items all have in common? The humble fastener, AKA the zipper. The post How to never break a zipper again appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 Stylish and Useful Things I Never Travel Without in the Winter
Cold-weather essentials ahead.
Mountaineering calendar: when to climb the world’s great peaks
Since I first started climbing, I must have spent hours typing “when is the best time to climb…” into search engines and then crawling through websites to find the key piece of information I needed. Only when I have a date in mind can I start to think about the practicalities of actually trying to climb a mountain (i.e. booking time off work, flights, budget, gear etc). To solve this problem once and for all, Atlas & Boots has put together a mountaineering calendar of the world’s greatest mountains and the optimal time of year at which to climb them. Drawing on Adventure Consultants’ expedition calendar, we list the world’s major mountains and ranges month by month. The list is not entirely inclusive as it would take too long to list every mountain on the planet. Likewise, to avoid re...
