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Trekkers ascending a rocky high-altitude slope on Aconcagua during acclimatisation

Oxygen for Altitude Sickness, Pulse Oximeters and SpO2: What Trekkers Should Understand

August 25, 2026 5:32 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two trekkers carrying backpacks ascend a rocky high-altitude mountain trail.

Diamox, Acetazolamide and Altitude: What Trekkers Should Discuss With Their Doctor

August 18, 2026 7:04 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekker resting at high altitude with Ama Dablam behind him in Nepal

Altitude Headaches: What They Can Mean on a Trek

August 11, 2026 4:47 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekker walking across rocky terrain beside a mountain waterfall.

Hydration at Altitude: Why Drinking Enough Is Harder Than It Sounds

August 5, 2026 7:59 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekker in an orange jacket holding an open notebook beside a glacial lake below a mountain glacier.

Sleep at Altitude for High Mountain Trips

July 28, 2026 9:20 pm 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

Trekker carrying a backpack beneath snowy mountain peaks during a high altitude acclimatisation hike

How Long Does It Take to Acclimate to Altitude?

July 14, 2026 7:50 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Altitude Sickness Symptoms: What to Watch For on a Trek

July 7, 2026 11:20 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Trekkers moving slowly on Kilimanjaro with the mountain summit behind them

Altitude Sickness Prevention: What Trekkers Can Actually Control

June 30, 2026 2:20 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors trekkers standing on snow beneath a steep alpine peak during a high altitude preparation climb.

High Altitude Preparation for First Time Trekkers and Climbers

June 23, 2026 10:36 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Pack mules crossing a prayer flag lined suspension bridge on a Nepal trekking route.

Is Nepal Safe to Travel? A Trekking Safety Guide for First Time Visitors

June 11, 2026 5:10 pm 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

Solo hiker celebrating on a rocky Tour du Mont Blanc trail beside a mountain stream

Is the Tour du Mont Blanc Safe for Solo Hikers?

May 5, 2026 9:57 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Panoramic view of Mera Peak and surrounding Himalayan mountains during ski touring expedition in Nepal

Mera Peak Ski Touring: Everything You Need to Know

April 27, 2026 9:08 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Climber looking out over the summit landscape of Kilimanjaro above a blanket of clouds

Is Kilimanjaro Safe? Guides, Health Checks, Oxygen, and Evacuation Explained

March 24, 2026 5:14 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two Life Happens Outdoors community members on Uhuru Peak holding the Life Happens Outdoors flag

Diamox for Kilimanjaro: understanding altitude, acclimatisation, and why hydration matters

February 28, 2026 12:23 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors rope team practicing glacier travel skills with ice axes on Mont Blanc, training for a safer Goûter Route ascent on the Mont Blanc Summit Course

Technical Skills for Climbing Mont Blanc

January 21, 2026 8:41 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

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

Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek

December 25, 2025 11:01 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors climbers descend the Aiguille du Tour on the Triangle Glacier, a training summit that builds skills and confidence for Mont Blanc.

How Hard Is It to Climb Mont Blanc? Difficulty, Risk, and Prep

December 16, 2025 8:14 am 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.

Is Altitude a Concern When Climbing Mont Blanc?

October 20, 2025 5:55 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.

Do You Need Bottled Oxygen to Climb Mont Blanc?

October 2, 2025 12:38 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

How to Get Into Ski Touring

September 22, 2025 12:48 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team ascending the moguls below the Mont Blanc summit during a Mont Blanc guided climb, showcasing skill and determination.

What Previous Experience Do I Need to Climb Mont Blanc?

September 19, 2025 11:45 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Hiker wearing a soaked cotton t-shirt on a misty mountain trail, showing why cotton is bad for hiking and the importance of moisture wicking fabrics for staying dry and safe.

Why is Cotton Bad for Hiking? The Essential Guide for Hikers

September 18, 2025 10:31 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

What is Ski Touring?

September 18, 2025 3:40 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO group trekking through the stunning Val Veny section of the Tour du Mont Blanc, surrounded by dramatic Alpine peaks and lush green valleys, showcasing the difference between trekking and hiking.

What’s the Difference Between Trekking and Hiking?

September 15, 2025 12:08 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

LHO Team Leader Gino Traboulsi climbing a granite route in Chamonix with Mont Blanc peaks in the background, showcasing balance, focus, and the Life Happens Outdoors spirit of transformation.

How to Start Rock Climbing: A Beginner’s Guide

September 2, 2025 2:45 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors team members trekking across a vast glacier on the Spaghetti Tour with snow-covered alpine peaks rising in the distance

How to Get Into Mountaineering

July 1, 2025 7:06 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.

How Difficult Is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

May 28, 2025 3:25 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 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 elie 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 elie 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 elie 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

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 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 elie 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 elie Leave your thoughts

Do You Need Crampons for Kilimanjaro?

October 31, 2024 5:53 am 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.

Should I Take Diamox on Kilimanjaro?

October 10, 2024 10:04 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

Is it Safe to Climb Kilimanjaro?

December 21, 2023 5:39 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Life Happens Outdoors climber at Karanga Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro, watching a breathtaking sunset with Mount Meru in the distance.

Safety Risks on Kilimanjaro: Practices to Recognize and Avoid

December 2, 2023 9:06 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Subtle Art of Turning Around

July 15, 2023 10:27 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

The Diamox Dilemma: Perspectives From The Professionals

June 6, 2023 1:07 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Scaling More Than Summits: Valuable Life Skills Learned Through Mountaineering

March 21, 2023 5:58 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

How To Cope With Panic At Altitude

February 20, 2023 12:35 am Published by elie Leave your thoughts

How To Find The Right Hiking Pace

January 17, 2023 11:28 pm Published by Bader Al-Sayed Ahmed Leave your thoughts

Get High And Enjoy It

January 6, 2023 2:31 pm Published by elie Leave your thoughts

How To Transition From Hiking to Climbing

November 21, 2022 9:58 am Published by elie Leave your thoughts

What Is the Difference Between Hiking, Trekking and Mountaineering?

May 8, 2021 7:53 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

5 Tips to Make Camping More Comfortable

August 13, 2020 3:12 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

How to Become an Efficient Mountaineer

May 27, 2020 8:51 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Outdoor Jargon Buster

February 4, 2020 1:30 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Two Mountaineering Courses That Will Make You a Better Climber

August 6, 2019 2:51 pm Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

Diamox – The Debate That Keeps On Giving

March 1, 2019 7:47 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

A First Timers Guide to Pooping in the Outdoors

January 29, 2019 7:51 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

An Easy Guide To Getting Started in Mountaineering

November 7, 2018 6:47 am Published by Rami Rasamny Leave your thoughts

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