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Stepping Outside Your Boundaries - My Kilimanjaro Climb, by Joni Harris
Have you ever considered doing something that was never on your radar before and thought, WHY NOT? That’s what happened to me in March...
Perry Sugarman
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Hydration for hiking
REMEMBER, WE ALL NEED WATER The human body is roughly 60% water, so H20 is necessary for all of the systems in our body to function well....
Perry Sugarman
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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How to prevent common hiking injuries
Hiking is generally pretty safe, but accidents happen. While most common injuries would be a mere annoyance at home or in town, they can...
Perry Sugarman
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Hike Strong: Mental training for long days on the trail
Training for hiking shouldn’t just involve physical exercise (although physical training is a crucial element!) For many hikers, the...
Perry Sugarman
Mar 1, 20225 min read
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Exercising for a mountain or trek
Trails with extreme elevation gain require you to have a solid baseline of strength if you want to get up (and down!) the mountain safely...
Perry Sugarman
Mar 1, 20228 min read
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10 ways climbing mountains will enrich your life
Climbing mountains is not for everyone. You need courage, strength of character and determination to reach the top of the mountain. But...
Perry Sugarman
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Nothing that is worth anything is easy
A hike is in some ways a microcosm of life itself. Tough with great challenges, difficulties and obstacles
Perry Sugarman
Dec 3, 20192 min read
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Don’t let the wrong socks ruin your next challenge
When you’re planning your next adventure challenge, your head will be full of thoughts. Which vaccinations do I need? How can I prepare...
Perry Sugarman
Nov 28, 20183 min read
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The Pro's and Con's of Diamox for Altitude Sickness - by Dr Nicki Russel
Dr Nicki Russel, PJS Challenges Medical Expert Acetazolamide, otherwise known as Diamox, is a drug often used by people who trek to...
Perry Sugarman
Sep 17, 20184 min read
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5 reasons not to go solo when climbing a mountain
Climbing a mountain is a challenge and an adventure. That’s why people do it. But along with every adventure there comes risk. And when...
Perry Sugarman
Sep 17, 20183 min read
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