The San Francisco Chronicle’s James Temple, who ordinarily spends his time on the paper’s business desk, recently embarked up...
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05.07.2025
Ecuador is a hiker’s paradise, offering diverse trails for all experience levels. From challenging volcanic ascents to lush Amazon paths, the country’s landscapes are breathtaking. This article explores the best hiking trails in Ecuador, focusing on the "5 Volcano Challenge," a 9-day itinerary featuring volcanic peaks. We’ll detail each trail’s...
Athletes and mountaineers have long been familiar with the importance of hypoxic (altitude) training. Preparing our bodies to be...
Italy’s Reinhold Messner became the first person to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-plus-meter peaks back in 1986, and...
One of the most common questions we get at Embark is how to train for a big trek or climb....
Prior to 1989, hundreds of thousands of tourists flocked to the Indian side of Kashmir–known then as the Switzerland of...
Strapped for cash? Not enough vacation days in 2010 to venture overseas for a big climb? Outdoor Research has just...
