Expeditions Unlimited blog

Sylvie sets off to climb Aconcagua via the route known as “the traverse,” ascending the east face to reach the north face, then descending via the normal route.

We accompany Corentin to the summit of Mount Vinson at 4,892 meters, the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the Seven Summits. Majestic snow-capped peaks protect vast glaciers, and in the distance, the snow meets the sky along a sharply curved horizon. Climbing Mount Vinson means challenging yourself on a mountain unlike any other, in one of the most remote regions on the planet.

Five of our mountaineering clients and Eric are attempting to climb one of the most beautiful peaks in the world, at almost 7,000 meters, which many mountaineers and trekkers have passed by during expeditions or treks in the Khumbu region: Ama Dablam.

Fabrice attempts to climb Himlung Himal, one of the least technical 7,000-meter peaks in Nepal, when weather conditions are favorable.

Dimitri and Sajjen are attempting to climb Manaslu, the eighth highest peak on the planet at 8,163 meters. Although not particularly technical, it remains a difficult summit due to its high altitude.

After 30 years of mountain climbing, I was tempted by two legendary African peaks: Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Between relative crowds and rare solitude, it was almost a family adventure, from which I extracted this travel journal.

Fourteen participants, guided by French mountain guide Serge Bazin, will complete this beautiful expedition by following the normal route, which is physically demanding in the summit attempt. To be continued...

Marc sets off to climb Mount Denali at 6190 m. Denali, America's highest mountain, has few equals in terms of technical challenge and scenic beauty.

As part of Kilimanjaro (5895 m) Climbing Guide, we present in this article all the important points to consider for a successful ascent. Whether it's a question of the itinerary, the best season, the difficulties associated with the altitude or the budget to plan for.