By Peter on Nov 27, 2019 09:00 am
We share the most interesting facts about Pakistan, from surging glaciers and political firsts to soaring peaks and, err, cash machines? I recently visited Pakistan for the first time to complete the K2 base camp trek. I would be lying if I said that I'd booked my flights without a hint of trepidation. Pakistan has long suffered from bad press flamed by years of political instability. As such, there are still areas of Pakistan where travel is not advisable. But during my visit – and this is anecdotal of course – I never once felt in danger or concerned for my safety. I felt more comfortable walking the streets in Pakistan than I have in most South-Asian countries. The post 20 interesting facts about Pakistan appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Nov 20, 2019 09:00 am
We reveal the most interesting facts about K2, gathered from years of reading, writing and dreaming about this notorious mountain. Rising from the Baltoro Glacier, in the heart of Karakoram is K2, one of the Earth's most remarkable mountains. Revered in the mountaineering world, the pyramidal peak has always been the ultimate challenge for the world's finest alpinists. Some have conquered its treacherous slopes, but many of those have lost their lives in the process. The post 22 interesting facts about K2 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Nov 13, 2019 09:00 am
Everest vs K2 base camp – what's the difference? We compare these two classic base camp treks. Since the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, followed by K2 in 1954, the Himalayas, and its satellite ranges, have become far more accessible to trekkers. Trekking among the world's highest mountains is no longer solely for down-clad thrill seekers. The post Everest vs K2 base camp: which trek is right for you? appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Nov 09, 2019 08:00 am
Recently we watched one of the best mountaineering movies I've ever seen. Traditionally, mountaineering movies have struggled to bridge the gap between climbing documentary and Hollywood blockbuster. However, Everest – released in 2015 and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke and Josh Brolin – seems to have managed to please both thrill-seeking movie goers and mountaineers alike (unless you're Jon Krakauer of course). The post 25 best mountaineering movies ever made appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Nov 06, 2019 09:00 am
We take a look at the best treks in Pakistan, from snowy high pass traverses to classic base camp pilgrimages. Having just returned from my K2 base camp trek in Pakistan – and my interest in the Karakoram mountains well and truly piqued – I thought I'd explore some additional itineraries for my next trip to Pakistan. The post Best treks in Pakistan: 5 great adventures appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Nov 02, 2019 09:00 am
Every year, we write a quick update about where we're spending Christmas. This year has been a strange one. We welcomed 2019 in Costa Rica with National Geographic Expeditions. In spring, we visited the Faroe Islands, but aside from those two short trips, I've been at home working on my book Take It Back (HarperCollins, Aug) and its follow-up (out next year). Meanwhile, Peter has travelled to Nepal, Greenland and Pakistan without me. It's been strange watching from afar – something I address in as a traveller, not travelling. The post 10 Christmas gifts for travellers appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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