After an exhausting day of climbing, there’s nothing I look forward to more than getting a night of restful sleep. But sometimes, I end up tossing and turning, wondering why I can't get to sleep…
Category: Beginner Tips
Are Water Purifying Tablets Safe (Idoine, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide)?
I was buying some water purifying tablets for an upcoming hike the other day and started wondering - are they actually safe? What chemicals are in these tablets, and how much can I actually consume?…
If you are looking to take up mountaineering, you are probably wondering where and how to get started. Do you need to sign up for a climbing course? And is it dangerous to climb a mountain…
Can You Bring Crampons In A Carry-On? (Rules in 50 Countries)
When I was recently buying my first set of crampons, I wondered if this sharp gear could be brought on a plane. And since I like to travel light, can I have them in my carry-on? So I did some…
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I was scrambling down Mount Fuji when I started to hear a clicking sound coming at a disturbingly frequent rate from my left knee. But I was barely a third of the way down from the summit and…