Take the guesswork out of packing by using any of the trekking gear list options below. Trekking Gear List This comprehensive trekking gear list is designed for multi-day guided or supported treks where meals and accommodation are provided. For example the typical Everest Base Camp Trek. You can adjust as needed for single-day hikes or […]
Trek Preparation
High Altitude Trekking Tips
If you’re trekking to high altitude then here are some useful tips. You can’t easily acclimatise before you go. However there are certainly steps you can take to improve your chances of success in the mountains. Build Your Knowledge If you’re trekking at altitudes of 2500m+ (8000ft+) then build your knowledge about high altitude. Know […]
Trekking Supplies Calculator
Hi I’m Barry the TrekBot – your trekking supplies calculator. Listen to my welcome message here: I take the guesswork out of packing for treks at both low and high altitudes. Calculate how many of these consumable items to take on your trek. SNACKS: muesli bars and chocolate bars HYGIENE: tissues, hand sanitiser, face/body wipes, […]
Trekking For Beginners
In this post Introduction Start with Half Day Hikes Progress to Day Hikes Test Your Endurance on Multi-Day Hikes Understand Altitude Go Trekking! Introduction to Trekking for Beginners Whether you’re new to trekking or want to resume from years past, you will need to start somewhere. You’ve maybe talked to people? Bought or borrowed gear? […]
TREK READY: Mental Toughness
How to build mental toughness for your next trek – use this self-assessment and action plan to help get you there. This is PART 3 of the 3-part TREK READY series, based on our TREK READY TEST – either do the test to get a score, or simply follow the questions below. For a printable […]