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Packrafting in Minakami, a great adventure near Tokyo

Only two hours away from the crowded Tokyo, the town of Minakami stands as a highlight destination for outdoor activities all-year-round.   Follow the steps of Ardis, Alice and Jimmy, who went on a 2-day packrafting trip, together with a local mountain guide Hiroko Takatsuki, and discover the exciting possibilities of this mountainous area

5 things to do on your next trip to the mountains of the South of Germany

On the border between South Germany and Austria, the Garmisch area offers a wide range of activities, from rock climbing to ski touring. Surrounded by a wild unspoiled environment, this all-year-round destination will certainly amaze you. Discover the top 5 programs in this area together with Rudi Muller, a local IFMGA mountain guide, who

Climbing in Argentina’s mountain paradise: Cerro Madsen in El Chaltén

In the south end of Patagonia, El Chaltén is a world-wide renowned destination for mountaineering. After several climbing experiences around the globe, Rusty, an Indian living in the UK, went there with his wife to climb Cerro Madsen. Guided by Sebastián, member of Merlin’s guide team, they made it to the summit. And in

How women are rocking the mountaineering world

Picture taken by Julia Virat © Mountain sports are usually associated with risk, adventure, physical strength and excelling oneself. For most people, these features seem to be related almost exclusively to men. Nevertheless, many women are challenging this idea and taking their own place in the mountain, either as professionals or amateurs. Despite that,

Amazing Kyrgyzstan: a trip off the beaten path with a local mountain guide

Whether you are an adventurer in search of under-the-radar destinations, or a mountain lover looking for an alternative beyond the classic routes, Kyrgyzstan should definitely be on your bucket list. Impressive mountains and fascinating cultures make this Central Asian country a unique place to discover together with a local mountain guide. This is exactly

Climbing Aiguille du Tour: Father and Son Bonding Time

The mountains are a great environment to rediscover and deepen relationships, such as father and son. Guided by Julia, four Belgian parents took each one of their kids to ascend Aiguille du Tour (3540m), in the Mont Blanc range. The efforts, the views, and the quality time and emotions shared made them go back

Domuyo: Conquering the roof of Patagonia

Not it's most famous name, but yes it's highest point, Domuyo is the tallest mountain in Patagonia. As part of an expedition to cross whole Patagonia from north to south by man power, a group of 4 Koreans, leaded by adventurer Young Ho Nam, headed to Domuyo to start their challenge. We at Explore-Share

Kamchatka: a different summer trekking in the Far East

Those who have had the opportunity to ski in Kamchatka can ensure that it is one of the best ski spots of the world. However, few people know about the wide variety of hiking tours this peninsula offers during the summer months. Therefore, we'd like to share with you the story of Diane, a French woman who

Hiking in Akan National Park, in Hokkaido: Mt Meakan

Joe and Jinhee, a couple from the UK, went on a trip to Japan last July. They really enjoyed their time there, and pointed out that the highlight of their stay was a hike up Meakan, in Akan National Park. They went there with Kikuo-san, the mountain guide they contacted through Explore-Share. Read the

Facing bad weather in the Pennine Alps: the value of going with a guide

What to do when you have a trip plan in mind but circumstances force you to change it? Two Belgian friends tell us why counting on the help of experienced local mountain guides has been so necessary in their mountaineering expedition in the Pennine Alps. The climate instability around the Pennine Alps region is not always