Ramsay Banna Once at the top, I am rewarded with amazing views in every direction. The mountain stretches east and west and cuts the country in half – if you
It does not help that it is in fog for most of the year, so thick that you might be standing next to the 100m radio tower and think the
I am not a morning person, so I start at 7am, which to a purist might sound like a good reason to cancel the trek that day. The first 4-5
By Ramsay Banna A shuffle next to me brings me back to the here and now. I turn and face a muzzle. I freeze, mind going blank. In preparation for
Island Peak Summit They call Island Peak a trekking peak. Don’t be fooled! While it is considered a starter peak and is the choice of beginners, it still sits at
Ramsay Banna Coping with being cooped up during winter months A few years ago I spent the winter cooped up in a house and suffering cabin fever. With the weather
Ramsay Banna Next time you go hiking, ditch the mobile app and pick a map and a compass instead.A randomized control trial put people into either an orienteering group or
