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Our Journal

Keep up to date with the goings on in the mountain world. We're usually in the mountains ourselves, but whenever we have time to sit down and write some entries we will. If you have some topics you are interested in, why not send us a post that we can share here?

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Getting To Your Adventure: Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a beautiful alpine town in southern Germany and is easily accessible by train, bus or car. Located at the foot of the Zugspitze, it is well connected to...

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Our Work as a Destination Management Company: The Invisible Team

Who do we work with? We work with some big names who run multiple trips a year on some of our most loved adventures, like Climb Mont Blanc, but we...

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The Biggest Mistakes People Make Preparing for Mont Blanc

Not Enough Training. As mountain adventures like climbing Mont Blanc are becoming more popular, it's easy to assume they're becoming easier. The reality is they're not. Mont Blanc is a...

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Is Mont Blanc harder than Kilimanjaro?

Is Mont Blanc harder? Well, in many ways yes. That’s not to say Kilimanjaro isn’t a challenge, but their approach is completely different.  The main ascent to Kilimanjaro is essentially...

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Getting To Your Adventure: Passo Giau

Venice - Cortina Once in Venice you would need to get a bus,  that takes roughly 2-2.5 hours and runs 4 times a day. It costs around €15-25 for a...

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Getting To Your Adventure: Verbier

If you wanted a private transfer from the airport we could help arrange this but expect to pay close to €600 one way. Please contact us if you haven't received...

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LIFEJACKET SKIN PROTECTION

Why do we recommend them? For those of us who love the outdoors, you know how demanding it can be. We push our limits, face the elements head-on, and while...

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JOTTNAR

Why do we recommend them? Their Alpine, Trekking, and Trail Running collections are trusted by alpinists, ski mountaineers, professional mountain guides and general outdoor enthusiasts alike. Our guides here at...

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Guided vs Self-Guided Tour du Mont Blanc

Choose a Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Trek If... You Want the Support of a Professional Mountain Guide A guided Tour du Mont Blanc gives you the confidence of having...

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