Late last year my brother George and I began the journey to Mt Everest. As a Hillary, perhaps our whole lives have led to that journey, but in 2019 it became very real. We were pouring immense effort and time into improving our mountain fitness and skill. I spent a…

15th December 2019 Altitude is a silent killer; if you’re unprepared for the height of your lofty alpine objectives it can knock you down in the most horrible and brutal way. …

25 October 2019 Acclimatizing to the tallest mountain range in the world takes time and preparation. Departing the equatorial and at times tropical Kathmandu comes with an amount of trepidation as we flew to the gateway of the Himalaya; Lukla. After 45 minutes of flying over high passes, the plane…

Being able to call the rugged antipodean island of New Zealand home is endlessly rewarding. Between the country’s rugged coastlines and dramatic mountain ranges lies an abundance of impressive landscapes. …