High-altitude trekking stresses our bodies in unique ways, even for hikers in the best of shape. A trip to elevation on the heels of a Covid-19 infection poses an even bigger challenge, and the ...
Embark on the ultimate Everest Base Camp trek. Explore the Himalayas, Sherpa villages, Kala Patthar, and breathtaking ...
Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This ...
The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...
Text by Dave Hahn, a guide for RMI Expeditions and First Ascent. In May 2010 Hahn reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 12th time, the most of any a non-Sherpa climber. This time, he is leading ...