How to train for high altitude trek

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Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer or other trained professional. I’m only describing what worked for me and how I train for high altitude. I was living in Netherlands at the time of training for Everest Base Camp (October … Continued

How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro

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Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Here’s a detailed cost breakdown from a real experience in 2023. Some expenses have been paid in autumn 2022. This guide covers everything you need for your Kilimanjaro trip and more, including accommodation, and safaris. … Continued

How to choose company for Kilimanjaro

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Hike completed: February 2023 Route: 7 day Lemosho MY SEARCH When I was searching for company for Kilimanjaro I got quickly overwhelmed. There are so many options. Most companies have good reviews but the price points differ significantly. Why is … Continued

Gulleplenipa

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GETTING THERE Bergen – 190km (3,5-4 hours) Oslo – 360km (6,5 hours) Trondheim – 460km (7,5 hours) Set GPS to Esebotn 4, 6889 Balestrand. If using Google maps, find “Keipen-starting place”.  In the curve of the fjord, there is a … Continued

Rimstigen

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GETTING THERE Bergen – 150km (2-3 hours) Oslo – 335km (5 hours) Trondheim – 485km (7,5 hours) By car: Note that the road to Bakka is very narrow, only enough for one car with few stops for passing by, this … Continued

Mjølkeflaten

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GETTING THERE Bergen – 205km (3,5 hours) Oslo – 285km (4,5 hours) Trondheim – 420km (6,5 hours) Set GPS to Lærdalsøyri. There are few places to park in the city. If you use Google maps, look up Laerdal trail head … Continued

Briksdalsbreen

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GETTING THERE  Bergen – 300km (5,5 hours) Oslo – 512km (7 hours) Trondheim – 442km (6,5 hours) Set GPS to Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge, Oldedalsvegen 2211,6792 Briksdalsbre Park your car/camper at the parking lot, you will need to pay 75 NOK … Continued

Oldeskaret

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GETTING THERE  Bergen – 300km (5,5 hours) Oslo – 512km (7 hours) Trondheim – 442km (6,5 hours) Set GPS to Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge, Oldedalsvegen 2211,6792 Briksdalsbre Park your car/camper at the parking lot, you will need to pay 75 NOK … Continued

Pieterpad – Part 2

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How do I navigate?  Navigation on Pieterpad is very easy as it is very well maintained trail.  You can use:  Pieterpad booklet guide GPS  Marking signs along the way Pieterpad website  Personally I think using signs with combination of booklet … Continued