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Mount Chimborazo emerging through the clouds at sunrise as seen from Whymper Refuge during a Life Happens Outdoors climbing expedition in Ecuador.

The Complete Guide to Climbing Chimborazo & Cotopaxi

May 24, 2025 5:53 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

A Life Happens Outdoors team member trekking on the Everest Base Camp Trek

How Difficult is it to Trek to Everest Base Camp?

May 23, 2025 9:51 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

What is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?

May 22, 2025 9:16 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climbers posing for a group photo at Horombo Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro during their Kilimanjaro trek, preparing to climb Africa’s highest peak.

Where Do You Sleep on Kilimanjaro?

May 21, 2025 12:11 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

A tan waterproof hiking boot with durable laces and rugged tread sits on rocky terrain, ideal for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in varied conditions.

What Are the Best Hiking Boots to Climb Kilimanjaro?

May 20, 2025 12:08 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Frederic Sfeir at Camp 2 on Aconcagua with the Andes Mountains behind him during his climb with Life Happens Outdoors. Despite living with retinitis pigmentosa, Fred continues to defy limits on high altitude expeditions.

The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Aconcagua

May 18, 2025 5:54 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climbers descending Monte Rosa in clear weather, silhouetted against a vast sea of clouds filling the valley below, showcasing an epic alpine landscape.

The Beginner’s Guide to Mountaineering

May 15, 2025 8:36 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climbers ascending a snowy alpine slope led by LHO senior guide Babis Marinidis during a beginner mountaineering expedition.

Beginner Mountains to Climb

May 13, 2025 10:14 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team at Everest Base Camp during the Everest Base Camp Corporate Challenge.

Can First-timers Trek to Everest Base Camp?

May 13, 2025 10:01 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Sunrise on the way to the summit of Aconcagua from Plaza Independencia, capturing high altitude light over the Andes during a climb of Mt Aconcagua.

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Aconcagua

May 9, 2025 5:59 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Panoramic view of Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched dramatically on a cliffside in Bhutan, surrounded by lush forest and misty mountain air.

How to Visit Bhutan

May 8, 2025 2:12 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer looking at the Bossons Glacier and the summit of Mont Blanc from the Brévent region above the Chamonix Valley during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What Country Is the Mont Blanc In?

May 7, 2025 8:30 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team at Shira Camp on Kilimanjaro, watching a vivid purple sunset above a sea of clouds on the Machame Route.

Is Kilimanjaro Easier than Everest?

May 6, 2025 2:56 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Hiker on the road to Col de la Seigne in Italy’s Val Veny, surrounded by mystical fog—an iconic section of the Tour du Mont Blanc trail.

Advice for Planning and Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

May 6, 2025 10:55 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climbers posing for a group photo at Horombo Hut on Mount Kilimanjaro during their Kilimanjaro trek, preparing to climb Africa’s highest peak.

What Does it Take to Summit Kilimanjaro?

May 5, 2025 12:51 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Three Life Happens Outdoors climbers led by guide Babis Marinidis ascending the face of the Dome du Gouter on the classic Mont Blanc climb route

The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

May 5, 2025 2:49 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Rami Rasamny at Ama Dablam Base Camp explaining mountain conditions to a visiting trail runner amid uncertain weather and climbing delays.

Competing Interests: The Deadly Reality of Himalayan Climbing

May 4, 2025 11:06 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Camping and hiking gear including a backpack, gloves, beanie, trekking boots, water bottle, and socks laid out on a rocky slope at sunrise, with Mont Blanc and snow-covered peaks glowing in the background.

The Tour du Mont Blanc Gear List: What You Really Need to Bring

May 4, 2025 9:51 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Close-up of a rugged hiking boot on a dirt trail in the Alps, with the snow-capped Mont Blanc massif in the background—ideal terrain for the Tour du Mont Blanc hike.

What Are the Best Shoes for the Tour du Mont Blanc?

May 3, 2025 12:23 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO team member standing on the Mont Blanc summit at sunrise, fully equipped with climbing gear after a successful Mont Blanc climb

The Mont Blanc Climbing Gear List: What You Really Need to Bring

May 3, 2025 8:16 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Dome tent at Aconcagua Camp 2 glowing under a golden sunset sky during a Life Happens Outdoors expedition on the Normal Route climb of Mount Aconcagua.

The Complete Guide to Aconcagua

May 2, 2025 12:20 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Jean Louis Moukarzel looking at the snow on the Kibo Crater from the top of the Baranco Wall on the Machame Route during the Climb Kilimanjaro expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Do You Need Oxygen to Climb Kilimanjaro?

May 1, 2025 9:12 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Sunrise on the summit during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

April 28, 2025 1:39 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors climbers on Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route celebrating the successful ascent of the Barranco Wall.

Best Kilimanjaro Route for Beginners

April 24, 2025 2:21 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team reaching Stella Point as one unit on a snow-covered trail, with the sun blazing, a sea of clouds below, and Mawenzi Crater dominating the skyline in the background during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition.

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

April 22, 2025 11:02 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekker sitting at the entrance of Val Veny on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, reflecting after completing the hardest climb toward Col de la Seigne.

What Is the Hardest Stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc?

April 21, 2025 5:04 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team member admiring Mont Blanc under clear summer skies during a Chamonix Mont Blanc adventure experience.

5 Ways to See the Mont Blanc Without Breaking a Sweat

April 17, 2025 8:01 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

An epic capture of LHOer Hind Choueiry by LHO Team Leader and Founder Rami Rasamny, as she stands alone at the edge of the glacier moraine, showcasing the perspective of just how gigantic the South Face of Annapurna is during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Annapurna Base Camp Safe?

April 15, 2025 4:45 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Rami Rasamny and LHO mountaineer Tony Aoun on the summit of Ama Dablam holding the Life Happens Outdoors flag, symbolizing adventure travel and transformation.

Easter is the Perfect Time for a Personal Reset in the Outdoors

April 15, 2025 1:49 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekker standing at Lac Blanc on day one of the Tour du Mont Blanc hike, with the Mont Blanc summit and full Mont Blanc massif visible across the valley under a clear blue sky.

How Long Does it Take to Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc?

April 14, 2025 11:45 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The A.T. Kearney team on the summit of Kilimanjaro during the Climb Kilimanjaro Corporate Challenge with Life Happens Outdoors.

The Complete Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

April 11, 2025 3:11 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team reaching Stella Point as one unit on a snow-covered trail, with the sun blazing, a sea of clouds below, and Mawenzi Crater dominating the skyline in the background during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition.

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness: What You Need to Know

April 10, 2025 6:48 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors group hiking past alpine lakes in Italy's Val Veny on the Tour du Mont Blanc route to Col de la Seigne under clear blue skies

How Difficult is the Tour du Mont Blanc?

April 9, 2025 9:06 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer next to the summit sign of Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters in great weather with no snow during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Kilimanjaro Dangerous?

April 9, 2025 5:12 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team at Shira Camp on Kilimanjaro, watching a vivid purple sunset above a sea of clouds on the Machame Route.

To Those Who Came Back Different

April 7, 2025 10:48 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO IFMGA mountain guide leading climber on Petit Flambeau glacier during Mont Blanc Summit Course training with Vallee Blanche in background.

The First Timer’s Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

April 7, 2025 9:28 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO IFMGA guide Pavlos Tsiantos stands atop the Dôme du Goûter, facing Mont Blanc's summit under clear blue skies and brisk winds.

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

April 4, 2025 8:08 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Glaciers around the summit of Kilimanjaro and the Kibo Crater, showcasing the stunning ice formations during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How Does Kilimanjaro Affect the Surrounding Area?

April 3, 2025 9:16 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO team member watches the sunset from Shira Camp on the Machame Route with Mount Meru visible in the distance during a Kilimanjaro climb.

What Is the Easiest Route Up Kilimanjaro?

April 2, 2025 5:46 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer Omran Antar at sunrise just below Stella Point, with a beautiful purple sky and a sea of clouds covering the savannah plains during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What is the Kilimanjaro Difficulty Level?

April 1, 2025 8:45 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO team member at Col de Balme crossing from France into Switzerland on the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, with misty views over Chamonix Valley and a glacier in the background.

The First-Timer’s Guide to Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc

March 31, 2025 10:05 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Roberto David, Carla Hachem, and Ranwa Zahr with IFMGA guides Lucia Guichot Martin and Babis Marinidis training on the Vallee Blanche with Mont Blanc in the background during Mont Blanc climbing preparation.

The Complete Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

March 28, 2025 12:56 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Ghida Arnaout, LHO Team Leader and co-founder, walks with an LHOer beside alpine lakes in Val Veny on the Italian side of the Tour du Mont Blanc, with the south face of Mont Blanc rising in the background.

What are the Key Challenges of the Tour du Mont Blanc?

March 27, 2025 1:07 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Hazem El Shamy and Leen Madanat on the final stretch to the Uhuru Peak summit of Kilimanjaro during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Kilimanjaro the Easiest of the Seven Summits?

March 26, 2025 2:23 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO ladies with Team Leader Ghida Arnaout enjoying the sights of Senja Island in Norway during the Chase the Northern Lights adventure with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What are the Best Shoes to Chase the Northern Lights?

March 25, 2025 12:04 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team climbing Mont Blanc on the summit ridge with glaciers in view during the Climb Mont Blanc Summit Course.

10 Tips for Climbing Mont Blanc

March 24, 2025 12:25 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team climbing the Aiguille du Tour as part of the training for the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

All Inclusive vs Guide Only Mont Blanc Climb: What You Really Need to Know

March 20, 2025 1:25 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Sunrise on the summit during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Where Do You Go to the Bathroom When Climbing Kilimanjaro?

March 19, 2025 2:19 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHOer Omran Antar and Jad Mneimneh with IFMGA guides Philippe Genin and Babis Marinidis on the summit of the Matterhorn during the Climb Matterhorn Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to Train for the Matterhorn Climb: A Comprehensive Guide

March 18, 2025 2:32 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

IFMGA guide Philippe Genin leading the first Emirati woman to summit Mont Blanc, Fatima Sajwani, on the first mogul of Mont Blanc at sunrise, with an incredible sky in the background during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mont Blanc

March 17, 2025 1:23 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The first view of Everest above Namche Bazaar with Lhotse and Nuptse visible during the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Cool Things to Stick Around for After Trekking to EBC

March 14, 2025 11:37 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Frederic Sfeir on the summit of Kilimanjaro with the summit glacier in front of him, having climbed it with Retinitis Pigmentosa, during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How Many Miles a Day to Climb Kilimanjaro?

March 12, 2025 2:19 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Hari Budha Magar and Frederik Sfeir having breakfast on a rock back to back in Camp 1, Plaza Canadá, against the spectacular backdrop of the Aconcagua glaciers and the Andes in beautiful weather during the Aconcagua Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Hari Budha Magar: The Untold Aconcagua Story

March 11, 2025 2:43 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team at Stella Point on the way to the Uhuru Peak summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, led by LHO Team Leader Jean Louis Moukarzel.

Kilimanjaro Route Names and Their Meaning

March 11, 2025 1:17 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO IFMGA guide Pavlos Tsiantos chilling on the Dôme du Goûter during great weather on the way down from the Mont Blanc summit with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Key Challenges of the Mont Blanc Climb

March 10, 2025 1:48 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekkers at the gate to climb Kilimanjaro

How to Fly to Kilimanjaro

March 7, 2025 10:57 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Image from the Nido de Condores Camp on the Aconcagua Expedition featuring Hari Budha Magar, the first double over-the-knee amputee to climb Everest, as he takes on the challenging ascent of South America's highest peak.

Hari Budha Magar’s Climb of Aconcagua in Pictures

March 7, 2025 9:15 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekker striking a yoga pose on mount kilimanjaro

Can a Beginner Climb Kilimanjaro?

March 5, 2025 12:27 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team trekking beneath Lac Blanc during the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB).

Where is the Best Starting Point for the Tour du Mont Blanc?

March 4, 2025 2:00 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO guide Babis Marinidis on the summit of Petite Flambeau with Mont Blanc in the background during the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to Choose the Right Guide to Climb Mont Blanc

March 4, 2025 12:59 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

on the tour du mont blanc hike, mountain peaks surround a valley below

The Tour du Mont Blanc Training Plan

March 3, 2025 12:14 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Hari Budha Magar becomes the first double over the knee amputee to climb Aconcagua

Hari Budha Magar Summits Aconcagua!

February 27, 2025 3:24 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Northern lights tour provides the chance to see them in Senja, arctic circle.

When is the Best Time to See the Northern Lights?

February 26, 2025 12:00 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Ascending the face of the Dôme du Goûter during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to be an Efficient, Adaptive & Reactive Mountaineer

February 25, 2025 2:03 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Summit of Mont Blanc with IFMGA guide Philippe Genin and LHOers Mariz Doss and Fatima Sajwani, who became the first Emirati woman to summit Mont Blanc, during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Gear Recommendations for Mont Blanc Summit

February 24, 2025 12:08 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Crossing the Géant Glacier during the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Boot Recommendations for Climbing Mont Blanc

February 20, 2025 12:15 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Guide Pavlos Tsiantos on the Marbrées Traverse during training for the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Mont Blanc a Technical Summit?

February 19, 2025 10:14 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The A.T. Kearney team on the summit of Kilimanjaro during the Climb Kilimanjaro Corporate Challenge with Life Happens Outdoors.

How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro

February 18, 2025 12:41 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Climb Mont Blanc, Climbing Mont Blanc, Training for Altitude

Training at Altitude to Prepare for Mont Blanc

February 17, 2025 12:57 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekking from Shira to Lava Tower with the Kibo Crater straight ahead during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What Are The Top 10 Highest Mountains in Africa?

February 13, 2025 2:30 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team and protagonists of "The Summit Within: A Journey to the Furthest Point on Earth" on the shoulder of Cotopaxi at sunrise, with a sea of clouds below and the giant volcanoes of Ecuador dotting the skyline. The team is led by LHO IFMGA guide Franklin Varela.

How to Train for Chimborazo

February 12, 2025 12:59 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The snow-covered Kibo Crater summit of Kilimanjaro as seen in the morning from Karanga Camp during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Do You Lose Weight on Kilimanjaro?

February 12, 2025 12:34 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO guide Babis Marinidis on the Dôme du Goûter during the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Physical Training to Climb Mont Blanc

February 10, 2025 9:43 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

An epic capture of LHOer Hind Choueiry by LHO Team Leader and Founder Rami Rasamny, as she stands alone at the edge of the glacier moraine, showcasing the perspective of just how gigantic the South Face of Annapurna is during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Can You Get Altitude Sickness at Annapurna Base Camp?

February 6, 2025 2:50 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Glacier training on the Mer de Glace during the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How Fit Do You Need to Be to Climb Mont Blanc?

February 5, 2025 12:06 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Incredible sunset from the Tête Rousse Hut during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Tête Rousse Hut: A Review of Mont Blanc’s Most Scenic Base

January 30, 2025 12:15 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO guide Babis Marinidis leading the Life Happens Outdoors team on the Dôme du Goûter during the Mont Blanc summit push of the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course.

How Hard is the Mont Blanc?

January 28, 2025 9:51 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Training on the Mer de Glace during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to Train for the Mont Blanc: Europe’s Iconic Summit

January 23, 2025 7:40 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

View of the Aiguille du Midi from the Aiguille du Goûter during the summit push of Mont Blanc with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What to Do in Chamonix in the Summer: An Adventurer’s Paradise

January 22, 2025 9:58 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Training to use a mountaineer's ice axe during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Kilimanjaro vs Mont Blanc: A Tale of Two Summits

January 21, 2025 9:54 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Jean Louis Moukarzel and LHO Kilimanjaro guide Saidi at the summit sign of Uhuru Peak on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Highest Point on Mount Kilimanjaro

January 16, 2025 8:42 am Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

The architecture of the Goûter Hut in perfect weather during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Review of the Gouter Hut

January 16, 2025 7:34 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer looking at the Bossons Glacier and the summit of Mont Blanc from the Brévent region above the Chamonix Valley during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Hidden Costs of the Tour du Mont Blanc

January 7, 2025 2:45 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO IFMGA Guide Pavlos Tsiantos leading LHOer Farah Moumneh on the Marbrées Traverse during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Best Harness to Climb Mont Blanc

December 26, 2024 10:39 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Water Bottles vs. Water Bladders: The Hydration Showdown

December 25, 2024 12:03 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Retractable vs. Foldable Trekking Poles

December 19, 2024 10:08 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer looking at the Bossons Glacier and the summit of Mont Blanc from the Brévent region above the Chamonix Valley during the Mont Blanc Summit Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What Are the Must-See Sectors of the Tour du Mont Blanc?

December 17, 2024 9:51 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Sunrise on Kibo Crater, the highest point of Kilimanjaro, as seen from Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro's second highest peak, during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How Does Kilimanjaro Rank in Height Globally?

December 10, 2024 10:19 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Frederic Sfeir at Kibo Hut on Kilimanjaro with Mawenzi in the background during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Tackling Aconcagua to Shine a Light on Degenerative Eye Disease

December 7, 2024 8:16 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team looking at the summit of Mont Blanc from the Flégère region above the Chamonix Valley during the Mont Blanc Summit Course.

Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Clockwise or Anticlockwise?

December 5, 2024 2:27 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Mountaineering History on Aconcagua with Hari Budha Magar

December 2, 2024 8:39 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

View of Boudhanath Stupa during the city tour on arrival day with Life Happens Outdoors on a Nepal adventure tour

Discovering the Wonders of Pokhara, Nepal

November 26, 2024 12:22 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Camping tents on Kilimanjaro, Uhuru peak while summit trekking

The Kilimanjaro Success Rate: Why It Doesn’t Matter

November 21, 2024 4:29 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Exploring the Joys of Hut-to-Hut Trekking

November 19, 2024 4:35 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

Things I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Aconcagua

November 14, 2024 6:12 pm Published by Hazem El Shamy Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Jean Louis Moukarzel looking at the snow on the Kibo Crater from the top of the Baranco Wall on the Machame Route during the Climb Kilimanjaro expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Should I Train with a Weighted Backpack for Kilimanjaro?

November 12, 2024 2:22 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Kilimanjaro: An Unforgettable Adventure

November 7, 2024 3:20 pm Published by Gino Traboulsi Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Menna Emad in Machu Picchu during the Machu Picchu Trek by the Inca Trail with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What is a Premium Curated Adventure?

November 5, 2024 9:58 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Do You Need Crampons for Kilimanjaro?

October 31, 2024 5:53 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Nasser Al-Naama outside the cave that the trail passes inside of during the third and final day of the trek to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu, with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Life Happens Outdoors: A Journey from the Familiar to the Unknown

October 21, 2024 11:43 am Published by Rami Rasamny 1 Comment

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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.