Most people do not understand why on earth some of us would ever bother to climb mountains. They may have admitted to a passing fascination until they saw EVEREST. That was all theconfirmation...
Hiking and Climbing
Packing Essentials – Day Out Trekking
The UAE and beyond offers amazing trekking trips all year around. Make the most out of your adventure by carrying just the right stuff. Starting with a backpack, the recommended size for a day trek...
Hiking Routes: Hill top village hike Jebel Jais
Finally, the temperatures are dropping and it is time again to dust off our hiking boots for the winter season 2016/2017. The route for this month might still be a bit too long for September, or you...
The Druk Path Diaries: Exploring Bhutan
Marking the start of a new series, our intrepid hiker, Fahd Abu Aisha, explores the stunning Druk Path Trek in Bhutan. Day 1 – October 30th – The Long Journey to Shangri La I booked this trip to...
Amy Subaey
As founder and directress of the UAE Trekkers, Amy Subaey has been trekking and trail running for quite a while, we ask about the story behind her trekking career… For how many years have you been...
Wadi Al Helow Hiking
It was a beautiful day in mid-January and I had been asked by the OutdoorArabia team to guide a Nature Hike for the day. I spent the night out in the mountains on my own to relax into the...
The Elbrus Letters: Episode 2
Day 3 - I Swear Nobody Gave Me Crampons An early start to the morning as we packed our bags and walked over to the cable car station which would take us up the platform up the mountain. From there...
Romania: Low-Budget Travelling to Mountain Paradise
In a few words you can describe Romania as a land full of paradoxical and surprising experiences. I think I got your interest. Romania’s diverse natural landscape offers a wide range of outdoor...
Bhutan, The Last Himalayan Kingdom: Snowman Trek
Several years ago I was lucky enough to be able to organise and successfully complete an expedition to Bhutan called "Bhutan, The Last Himalayan Kingdom", which focused on the Snowman Trek. It was a...
The Last Great Paradise: Kauai
Five million years ago, a small chain of islands began to form and sprout life. One of these islands stood out especially. Greenery covered the mountains, palm trees shot up on the beaches and...