Photo Dispatch: Epic Himalayan Expedition (Spring 2024)
Words and photographs by Epic founder, Chris Lininger They say nothing is sweeter than a redemption expedition. Or at least right now, I am saying that. Back in October 2023, I suffered a broken foot while walking for a coffee in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. Being that I was set to lead our group […]
Island Peak Difficulty: Tips for Climbing Island Peak
Island Peak (6189m) – called Imja Tse in the the local language – is known as once of the great introductory 6000 meter peaks in the Everest Region of the Himalayas. Though it has a reputation and classification as a “trekking peak”, don’t be fooled. Climbing Island Peak offers a real challenge that goes well beyond your […]
How to Start Mountaineering: A Beginner’s Guide
So you are a fan of mountains, trekking, and epic landscapes and are thinking to take things to the next level. But there is a question floating around the adventure scapes of your mind: how to start mountaineering in the first place? Alpine climbing, mountaineering, and high-altitude endeavors are not activities one can simply dive into […]
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