Is Abandoning the Summit a Failure or Wisdom?

In our cultural context, “reaching the summit” carries profound symbolic weight: success, conquest, achievement, fulfillment. It serves as both a guiding beacon and a yardstick for measuring the value of our efforts. Hiking is no exception—that peak marked on the map naturally becomes the ultimate goal of the journey. Thus, when our steps halt just …

Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal: Embracing the World’s Greatest Snow-Capped Peaks

Entering the Himalayan Panorama The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a classic route to the heart of world-class snow-capped mountains. While less extreme than Everest Base Camp, it offers an intimate encounter with the Himalayas’ majestic grandeur. This journey traverses vertical ecosystems from tropical forests to alpine glaciers. Route Breakdown: 8–12 Days of Progressive Acclimatisation …