First time visiting Nepal? From fake guides to overpriced tours, travelers can encounter scams in popular destinations like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Discover beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Nepal Himalaya, including classic trekking peaks ideal for first high-altitude climbs.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Kashmir Mountains, ideal for first alpine climbs in South Asia.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Karakoram Mountains, offering safe first expeditions in high-altitude Central Asia.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Tian Shan Mountains, featuring accessible peaks in Kyrgyzstan for first climbs in Central Asia.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Pamir Mountains, ideal for first high-altitude climbs in Central Asia.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in the Caucasus Mountains, covering accessible peaks in Georgia and Russia.
Beginner-friendly mountaineering routes in Canada’s Saint Elias Range, offering safe introductions to glaciers, altitude, and expedition climbing.
In 1950, Annapurna became the first 8,000-meter peak ever climbed-but the historic triumph came with a devastating human cost.
A beginner-friendly guide to mountaineering in North America, featuring four easy and accessible routes in the Rocky Mountains.