hiking & trekking
The best power banks for camping and hiking | Atlas & Boots
Let’s face it: even if you’re a hardcore survivalist, a compass and map simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Whether it’s tracking your route with a hiking app, triangulating your position using a GPS device or reading by headtorch while waiting out a downpour, adventurers these days rarely leave home without at least one electronic device. The post The best power banks for camping and hiking appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? (Updated for 2025) | Atlas & Boots
Our resident mountain aficionado and would-be seven summiteer crunches the numbers on how much it will cost to climb the seven summits How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? About $180,000 USD give or take $10k. Climbers could significantly reduce costs by foregoing luxuries, cutting corners and taking (even more) risks and get that figure to below $100,000. But we do not recommend this and certainly won’t be taking such unnecessary risks. The post How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? (Updated for 2025) appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort | Atlas & Boots
Sometimes, hiking boots just need a bit longer to wear in and soften up. Other times, it can be a sign that you've not got the right footwear in the first place. Regardless, using these lacing techniques will provide a bit of relief in the short term. The post Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Everything you knew about hiking in lightning is probably wrong
There are certain safety rules that we all learn in childhood. Never talk to strangers. Get low in a fire. Stand under a tree in lightning. In adulthood, few of us think to question these. In most cases, that’s perfectly fine, but when it comes to hiking in lightning, we’re long overdue a rethink. The post Hiking in lightning: myth versus method appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
The best coffee makers for camping | Atlas & Boots
Back in the day, I used to go trekking with a sandwich bag of instant coffee in my backpack. Those were dark days. Fortunately, times have changed and I now kickstart a day on the trail with a proper cup of coffee without having to endure (too much) excess weight in my backpack. The post The best coffee makers for camping 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.
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...
How to look after your hiking gear: 12 kit checks | Atlas & Boots
Last spring, I spent the best part of three weeks climbing Denali, the highest peak in North America. There were few opportunities to stay clean on the mountain so by the time I got off the slopes, I – along with all my gear – was in a pretty nasty state. The post How to look after your hiking gear: 12 kit checks appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
High Scardus Trail in Albania: everything you need to know | Atlas & Boots
"Welcome to Hotel Radomirë Korab,” Agron greets me with an enormous smile as I arrive at my lodgings. It's the end of my second day on the High Scardus Trail and I am in dire need of a drink. “Can I get you a beer?” he adds, clearly reading my mind. The post High Scardus Trail in Albania: everything you need to know appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Everest base camp kit list: all you need for this classic trek | Atlas & Boots
My comprehensive Everest base camp kit list includes everything you’ll need to complete the trek to the foot of the highest mountain in the world. Having just returned from trekking to Everest base camp with G Adventures, I thought it would be useful to share my entire Everest base camp kit list as a point of reference for future trekkers. I joined a G Adventures 15-day to trek Everest base camp, which includes 12 days of trekking: eight to ascend to base camp and four to descend back to Lukla. The post Everest base camp kit list: all you need for this classic trek appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
5 thrilling hiking trails in Málaga, Spain | Atlas & Boots
For many visitors, Málaga is simply a gateway to the crowded seaside resorts of the Costa del Sol. Relatively few will venture far from the beach. If they do, chances are they’ll head into the city which, after decades of being ignored by the masses, has undergone something of a reinvention. The post 5 thrilling hiking trails in Málaga, Spain appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Aconcagua gear list: all you need for summit success | Atlas & Boots
Our complete Aconcagua gear list includes everything you’ll need to summit the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres Aconcagua in Argentina, at 6,961m (22,837ft), is South America’s highest mountain and one of the seven summits: the seven peaks that make up the highest point on every continent. I recently returned from climbing Aconcagua with Acomara Aconcagua Expeditions. A good trekking company will issue you with a detailed kit list, but I always like to see what other people have used. The post Aconcagua gear list: all you need for summit success appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
