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Adventure Stories

Adventure Stories

Adventure Stories brings together real Life Happens Outdoors stories from the trail, including expedition reflections, trekking and mountaineering stories, documentaries, community moments and personal journeys shaped by time outdoors.

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Life Happens Outdoors community members whitewater rafting in helmets and life jackets, smiling and bonding on the river

The Mental Health Benefits of Hiking, Climbing, and Being Outdoors

Discover how hiking, climbing and time outdoors can support confidence, wellbeing and perspective. This story led guide explores the deeper human side of adventure and why shared experiences in the mountains can leave people feeling stronger, calmer and more connected.

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The Summit Within: A Journey to the Furthest Point on Earth

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The Family & The Mountain

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Cover image for Ama Dablam: The Mother of Mountains documentary by Life Happens Outdoors, featuring climber Tony Aoun beneath the iconic summit.

Ama Dablam: The Mother of Mountains

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TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Your first big outdoor challenge.
The right route, the right guide, the right result.

Sunrise light hitting the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro above the cloud layer.

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Africas highest peak
— most achievable big climb

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Two Life Happens Outdoors climbers ascending the Vallée Blanche at sunrise with Mont Blanc towering behind them.

Climbing Mont Blanc

Western Europe's
highest summit

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Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu Nepal with prayer flags and blue sky

Adventures in Nepal

Everest Base Camp,
Annapurna & beyond

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The Life Happens Outdoors team crossing the lakes of the Val Veny on the Italian side of Mont Blanc near Courmayeur during the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB).

Alps Trekking

Multi-day routes through Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery

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Crossing the Col de Lys between Italy and Switzerland on the way to the Capanna Margherita during the Spaghetti Tour Expedition, climbing the 4000-meter summits of the Monte Rosa Massif with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Mountaineering

Technical alpine routes and 4000m peaks in the European Alps

EXPLORE GUIDES

Sunrise light hitting the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro above the cloud layer.

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Africas highest peak
— most achievable big climb

EXPLORE GUIDES

Two Life Happens Outdoors climbers ascending the Vallée Blanche at sunrise with Mont Blanc towering behind them.

Climbing Mont Blanc

Western Europe's
highest summit

EXPLORE GUIDES

Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu Nepal with prayer flags and blue sky

Adventures in Nepal

Everest Base Camp,
Annapurna & beyond

EXPLORE GUIDES

The Life Happens Outdoors team crossing the lakes of the Val Veny on the Italian side of Mont Blanc near Courmayeur during the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB).

Alps Trekking

Multi-day routes through Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery

EXPLORE GUIDES

Crossing the Col de Lys between Italy and Switzerland on the way to the Capanna Margherita during the Spaghetti Tour Expedition, climbing the 4000-meter summits of the Monte Rosa Massif with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Alps Mountaineering

Technical alpine routes and 4000m peaks in the European Alps

EXPLORE GUIDES

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Adventure Travel Reset: Why Big Outdoor Challenges Change You

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A Life Happens Outdoors community member trekking across a snowy landscape at sunrise, symbolising resilience, clarity, and finding purpose through adventure travel

Why Adventure Travel Helps You Rediscover Who You Are, Especially When You Feel Lost

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Climber above the Mont Blanc massif with Life Happens Outdoors, capturing overcoming fear through alpine adventure

Overcoming Fear: What Climbing Mont Blanc or Kilimanjaro Teaches You About Yourself

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Two climbers ascend a steep snowy mountain slope with ice axes and ropes under a clear blue sky.

Building Resilience Through Adventure: Why Discomfort Might Be Exactly What You Need

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An adventure holiday for anyone with a pulse. No fitness requirements or prerequisites. Come as you are. Great for those who already train 1-2 times per week or would like to use this upcoming adventure as an opportunity to kickstart a fitness journey. Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure. Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure.Joiners should be comfortable with their physical fitness and regularly train at least 2-3 times a week in the lead up to this adventure. Need we explain further? No prior experience is required. Basic skills may be taught during this adventure. The skills necessary to safely complete this adventure will be taught as a part of this experience. This adventure requires prior experience, pre-requisite skills or certifications. See below for details. We aim to strike a balance between unique local experiences and international standards of comfort and hygiene. Hostels are dorm-style accommodation used during certain legs of our trips and expeditions. They can be quite trendy with common areas, restaurants and cafes. Expect rooms to include a bed and a mattress as well as a common dining area with chairs and tables. You’ll need to bring a sleeping bag and an optional pillow. When the experience includes camping we provide the tents, sleeping mats, common dining tents, camping chairs and camping tables. The only thing you’ll need to get is a sleeping bag and an optional camping pillow. Please refer to the LHO gear list for more information specific to the trip you’re on. Mountain Lodges are usually well equipped, providing beds with duvets and pillows. They also include a common restaurant area. Some lodges require a sleeping liner.