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Mount Everest and Nuptse lit by sunset beneath a rising moon, viewed from Kala Patthar in Nepal

Gokyo Ri vs Kala Patthar: Which Has the Best View of Everest?

August 13, 2026 5:17 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Climbers ascending fixed ropes above a glacier on Island Peak after trekking to Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp and Island Peak: Is This the Right First Expedition?

August 6, 2026 9:44 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO climber beneath the summit of Lobuche East, waiting for the guide to assist on the final fixed rope to the summit.

Lobuche East Climb: Route, Difficulty and Preparation Guide

August 5, 2026 7:54 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two trekkers walking from Chukhung towards Island Peak Base Camp beneath snow covered Himalayan peaks

Island Peak Difficulty: How Hard Is Island Peak Really?

July 23, 2026 2:23 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Close-up of Adel Nazih holding the Palestinian flag on the Eiger summit after his 16 July 2026 ascent with LHO.

Adel Nazih Summits the Eiger via the Mittellegi Ridge with Life Happens Outdoors

July 16, 2026 6:28 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Road to Seven Summits: The Aconcagua Story

July 3, 2026 10:22 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Climbers moving across the glacier route on Island Peak with fixed ropes.

Island Peak Climb: Route, Itinerary and Expedition Guide

June 25, 2026 10:22 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekker using a hydration pack while climbing Kilimanjaro above the clouds

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Risk and Safety

June 9, 2026 1:59 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Buddhist stupa and snow covered Himalayan peaks on the Everest Base Camp trekking route in Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty: How Hard Is EBC Really?

May 7, 2026 5:43 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors community members and team leaders posing together at Everest Base Camp on the Nepal trek.

How Hard Is the Everest Base Camp Trek Really? Length, Difficulty and Day by Day Feel

January 20, 2026 8:50 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors climbers crest the first mogul on the Mont Blanc summit push in clear weather

Do You Need a Guide to Climb Mont Blanc? A Fair Honest Comparison

January 2, 2026 10:28 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two Life Happens Outdoors trekkers sit beneath the south face of Annapurna near Annapurna Base Camp after sunset, reflecting on the mountain landscape.

How High is Annapurna Base Camp

November 25, 2025 3:09 am Published by Rami Rasamny 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.

What is the Weather Like on Aconcagua?

October 29, 2025 5:56 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHOers Hannah Piercy and Gino Traboulsi being led by LHO IFMGA mountain guide Pavlos Tsiantos across the Grand Couloir during the summit push of Mont Blanc with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

What is the Summit Day Like on Mont Blanc?

October 20, 2025 5:42 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two Life Happens Outdoors climbers with their IFMGA mountain guide approach the Goûter Hut on Mont Blanc in windy alpine conditions during their guided climb.

Is Mont Blanc Harder to Climb than Kilimanjaro?

October 7, 2025 11:03 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The team arriving at Annapurna Base Camp, standing by the iconic sign in the snow.

Annapurna Base Camp vs Everest Base Camp. Which Is Harder?

September 24, 2025 1:18 pm Published by elie Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team of Lamia Farhat, Branca Petrovic, Mohamad Issa, and Hamoud Almutairi standing on Mount Kilimanjaro summit in snowy conditions, celebrating their climb and transformative adventure.

The Roof of Africa

September 23, 2025 1:46 pm Published by halmutairi Leave your thoughts

Climbers Roberto David and Haneen Alsliman trekking from Chukhung to Island Peak Base Camp, with the dramatic.

Island Peak vs Lobuche East: Which Is Right for You?

August 19, 2025 4:36 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors climbers ascending the Weissmies ridge with sweeping views of the Saas Valley and the dramatic peaks of the Mischabel range in the background

How Hard Is It? Ranking Popular Summit Objectives by Challenge and Preparation

July 22, 2025 12:42 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Climber descending between towering glacier walls on an abseil, surrounded by shimmering ice formations on the Island.

What Are the Challenges of climbing Island Peak?

June 26, 2025 12:06 pm Published by elie 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.

Where Is Mont Blanc? France–Italy Border Explained

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 elie 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

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

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.

How Challenging is the Tour du Mont Blanc?

April 16, 2025 11:49 am Published by Rami Rasamny 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

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 elie 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 elie Leave your thoughts

The LHO team 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 elie 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 elie 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 elie 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.

Highest Mountains in Africa: Heights & Climbing Guide

February 13, 2025 2:30 pm Published by elie 1 Comment

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 elie Leave your thoughts

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

Goûter Hut on Mont Blanc: What Climbers Need to Know

January 16, 2025 7:34 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.

Kilimanjaro Height: 5,895 m, Elevation & Global Rank

December 10, 2024 10:19 am 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

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

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

How Many People Climb Kilimanjaro Per Year?

May 23, 2024 9:56 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Exploring Kilimanjaro: Fascinating Facts About Africa’s Tallest Peak

May 2, 2024 8:22 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Is Climbing Kilimanjaro Worth It? Let Our Climbers Tell You

April 25, 2024 8:10 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Machame vs Marangu – Choosing the Perfect Adventure Trip

April 4, 2024 6:38 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Mont Blanc at sunrise as seen from the summit of Pollux during the Mont Blanc Summit Climb course with the Life Happens Outdoors team.

Exploring the Rich History of Climbing Mont Blanc

March 26, 2024 9:42 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The History of Mountaineering on Aconcagua

March 21, 2024 6:12 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Goûter Route on Mont Blanc: Stages, Hazards and Access

March 12, 2024 6:36 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Life Happens Outdoors team trekking on the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier between Lobuche and Everest Base Camp during the Everest Base Camp Trek.

How Hard is it to Trek to Everest Base Camp?

February 15, 2024 10:45 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Kilimanjaro vs Everest Base Camp Trek: Choosing Your Adventure

February 1, 2024 1:26 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Is Kilimanjaro Hard to Climb? Understanding the Challenge

January 18, 2024 5:57 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Unpacking Reinhold Messner’s Record Controversy

January 12, 2024 2:54 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

10 Fun Facts About Kilimanjaro

December 21, 2023 5:19 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

10 Kilimanjaro Myths Debunked

October 10, 2023 11:39 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Everest Base Camp VS Annapurna Base Camp

October 12, 2020 11:09 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

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