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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

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

LHOer watching the sunrise on the South Face of Annapurna, deep within the Annapurna Sanctuary, with prayer flags around the stupa during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

A Deep Dive Into the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

October 17, 2024 10:37 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Jean Louis Moukarzel and LHO IFMGA Guide and Piolet d'Or winner Fred Degoulet on the summit of the Matterhorn during the Climb Matterhorn Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How I Made a Comfort Zone Out of The Matterhorn

October 15, 2024 10:32 am Published by jmoukarzel 1 Comment

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.

Should I Take Diamox on Kilimanjaro?

October 10, 2024 10:04 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekkers on the way to climb kilimanjaro on a kilimanjaro tour

Tips and Tricks for a Warm and Cozy Experience on Kilimanjaro Nights

October 3, 2024 11:24 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The summit of Kilimanjaro as seen from Barranco Camp on the Machame Route during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to Get to Mount Kilimanjaro?

October 1, 2024 10:28 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

A Kilimanjaro raven sits on top of a cairn with the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro in the background, as seen from Karanga Camp during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Embarking on the Lemosho Route: A Journey of Discovery

September 26, 2024 9:30 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Nelly Attar and IFMGA guide François Xavier on the summit of Aiguille d'Entreves during the training and acclimatization portion of the Eiger course, with the Dent du Géant in the background and incredible views across the Glacier du Géant and the Vallée Blanche.

Nelly Attar Completes the Eiger via the Mittaligi Ridge with LHO

September 23, 2024 12:59 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer Nour Arar above Namche Bazaar on our way to Tengboche Monastery. Ama Dablam, Everest, and Lhotse can be seen in the background on a beautiful blue sky day at the junction between the Khumbu Valley and Gokyo Valley during the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Everest Base Camp Worth It?

September 19, 2024 9:40 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

How Essential are Trekking Poles on the Everest Base Camp Trek?

September 17, 2024 10:52 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team enjoying the view on a hill above Confluencia on the first night of the trail during the climb Aconcagua Expedition.

Is Aconcagua a Technical Summit?

September 13, 2024 2:44 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOers at the Machame Camp sign at the edge of the rain forest and the short grass vegetation zone on the first day of the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition on the Machame Route with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How to Choose the Right Shoes for Kilimanjaro

September 10, 2024 2:25 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekking the Machame Route to Kilimanjaro Summit

September 5, 2024 10:07 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Best Down Jacket for Everest Base Camp

September 4, 2024 8:08 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOers in Chomrong village at sunrise, with the Annapurna Sanctuary ahead of them in the valley and Annapurna South fully in view on the horizon during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is Annapurna Base Camp a Good Trek for First-Timers?

August 30, 2024 9:04 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Zeid Shair at the Thukla Pass with Ama Dablam towering in the background during the Everest Base Camp Trek and the Climb Lobuche East Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

When is the Trekking Season in Nepal?

August 27, 2024 8:51 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Jean Louis Moukarzel and IFMGA guide and Piolet d'Or winner Fred Degoulet on the summit of the Matterhorn with Monte Rosa in the background and beautiful views of the Zermatt Valley during the Climb Matterhorn Course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What It Takes to Climb the Matterhorn: A Journey of Patience, Endurance, and Skill

August 23, 2024 8:08 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team next to a Buddhist stupa with Ama Dablam in the background on the way to Dingboche during the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Friendship in the Outdoors: A Journey Beyond Borders

August 19, 2024 5:02 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The glaciers of Annapurna South contrasted against the forests as seen from Jhinhu during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Best Time to Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

August 15, 2024 10:45 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 Boy Who Went to Kilimanjaro

August 12, 2024 6:16 am Published by jmoukarzel Leave your thoughts

Enhancing Your Everest Base Camp Trek: Adding Island Peak and Lobuche East Summits

August 8, 2024 10:58 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team kayaking in the fjords of Norway's Arctic island of Senja during the Chase the Northern Lights adventure.

How to Find That Work-Adventure Balance

August 5, 2024 5:19 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The famous Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, visited as part of our city tour on the first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Is it Worth Spending Extra Time in Kathmandu After the Everest Base Camp Trek?

August 1, 2024 10:54 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Nada Abanda and her daughter Anoud Gharaibeh at the start of the Aconcagua trail with the South Face of Aconcagua visible in the background during the Aconcagua Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

A Mother-Daughter Journey of Transformation

July 29, 2024 10:38 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

A Deep Dive Into the Day-to-Day Itinerary on Aconcagua

July 25, 2024 12:17 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Haneen Alsliman on the summit of the Weissmies after her second attempt on Mont Blanc was interrupted by weather during the Mont Blanc Summit Course. She is carrying a Palestinian flag, symbolizing resilience and determination, with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Haneen’s Journey: Transforming Through the Peaks

July 22, 2024 10:06 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Trekking to Everest Base Camp

July 18, 2024 10:27 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Guided vs. Self-Guided Treks to Everest Base Camp: Making the Right Choice

July 16, 2024 5:41 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Exploring Alternatives: Summits Similar to Mont Blanc

July 11, 2024 6:35 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Frederik Sfeir holding his seeing cane above his head with the summit glaciers of Kilimanjaro in front of him and a sea of clouds beneath him at sunrise on the Uhuru Peak summit during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Reaching New Heights: Fred’s Inspiring Kilimanjaro Journey with Degenerative Blindness

July 8, 2024 4:48 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Village, and Gokyo Valley as seen just after sunrise from the top of Gokyo Ri, with a beautiful view of Cholatse during the Gokyo Lakes Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Discover LHO’s New Trekking Adventure: The Gokyo Lakes Trek in the Nepali Himalayas

July 1, 2024 9:40 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Aconcagua vs. Kilimanjaro: A Tale of Two Peaks

June 27, 2024 8:21 am Published by Rami Rasamny 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.

Hindsight on Kilimanjaro: Advice From a Veteran

June 25, 2024 4:38 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Bader Alsayyed and Hege, founder of Norwegian Wild, taking a selfie from the kayak with our coastal accommodation on the horizon during the Norway Arctic Adventure trip with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Hege’s Inspiring Journey on Senja Island

June 20, 2024 9:45 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

A Sherpa boy placing a rock on a cairn above Namche Bazaar during the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

The Sherpa Legacy: A Century of Mountaineering Culture

June 18, 2024 10:53 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team reaching Stella Point after daybreak, with the Mawenzi Crater, Kilimanjaro's second highest crater, dominating the skyline in the background during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition.

Are There Still Glaciers on Kilimanjaro? Understanding the Impact of Climate Change

June 13, 2024 11:52 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer Edy Nasr standing on a rock at Kibo Hut with the Mawenzi Crater in the background on the Marangu Route during the Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Embarking on the Marangu Route: A Trek to Remember

June 11, 2024 10:17 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Finding Peace and Presence in Nepal: Mireille Khater’s Transformative Journey

June 3, 2024 9:10 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOer walking next to the lower Khumbu Glacier above Lobuche town on the day before reaching Everest Base Camp, with Cholatse and Thamserku in the background during the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Exploring the Routes to Everest Base Camp

May 30, 2024 10:07 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climber Fatima Sajwani on the second mogul during her ascent to become the first Emirati woman to climb Mont Blanc, as part of the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

How Long Does it Take to Climb Mont Blanc?

May 28, 2024 11:08 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

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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.