Walking and Trekking Adventure News

On 29 May 1953 at 11.30am, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay successfully reached the summit of the earth’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Standing at 29,029 feet, it was a challenge (unsuccessfully) attempted by many adventurers before them, and now thousands after them. This year marks the 60th anniversary of that first ascent and to celebrate, the Himalayan Trust UK and Mount Everest Foundation hosted two special events at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Explore's Emily Davies was lucky enough to attend ‘Crowning Achievement, Lasting Legacy’.

With its unparalleled mix of wonderful landscapes, rich cultural history, delicious food and fabulous wine, Italy is one of our most popular destinations.

At 4167 metres Jebel Toubkal is North Africa’s highest mountain and is on the list of must-dos for any self-respecting peak-bagger. There are a wide range of different ways we can help you reach the top of Toubkal, but we've picked out three different options – covering you no matter what time of year you want to go and even if you can only spare a couple of days off work.

Deep in the Peruvian hinterland lies the lost city of Machu Picchu. Draped in low cloud, it's a sight to behold and explains why hundreds of thousands of visitors head here every year.