Blog Posts for Mountaineering

  • Inside Nepal: A photo essay

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 3:30am , 0 comments

    Nepal is one of those places that's on your bucketlist before you've even started to make a bucketlist. It's a dream, a goal, a challenge and a motivator. 

    And the beauty of it is, you can do it. Yes you! You don't have to be a gym junkie. You don't have to spend months training for it. You don't even need to carry your own bags! You just need to go.

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  • 5 views to make you gasp

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 17/08/2012 - 2:05am , 0 comments

    Oprah coined the term "Aha moment" so we'd like to take this opportunity to make up one of our own. Today we're bringing you five of the world's great "Aaaaaah" moments. You know, those moments when you have to blink a few times and rub your eyes to truly comprehend what you're seeing.

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  • 5 tips for keeping fit on holiday

    By Erin Aldersea on Thu, 14/06/2012 - 6:01pm , 0 comments

    We all know that one of the best parts about travelling is the food. Trying the exotic flavours and delicious treats of a new cuisine is a real highlight for many. But it can also mean that those favourite jeans don't fit quite so well upon your return! Don't fear we have some handy little tips to help you keep those extra holiday kilos at bay...

    1. Try to go for a walk or a run everyday

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  • From couch potato to mountain spud

    By Alisa Nemirovska on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 2:13am , 0 comments

    Looking at this page, you are probably seeing pretty pictures set in the background of inspiring words; you'll be mentally adding things to your bucket list rather then the check-out basket, as you continue browsing in the hopes that ‘one day’ you will be able to see the sights displayed.

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  • Gecko's ladies celebrate International Women's Day

    By Erin Aldersea on Thu, 08/03/2012 - 1:07am , 0 comments

    To celebrate International Women's Day today we've asked the ladies in the Gecko's Head Office to tell us about their adventure travels and their ultimate girls holiday.

    This year's theme is Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures and we think travel is the perfect way to do this - who doesn't feel inspired for the future when they are discovering new destinations? And what better way is there to connect with your friends than to travel together? Happy travels ladies!

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  • Preparing to trek

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:41pm , 0 comments

    When considering a trek, one of them first things that comes to mind is fitness. Sure, we all want to see the incredible views, but for some of us the thought of even making it up that far is pretty daunting!

    The good news is, you don't have to be a super fit, rgym junkie with a six-pack in order to conquer some of the world's most incredible peaks. All it takes is a bit of training, some confidence and the right gear and you'll be ticking items off your bucket-list in no time!

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  • Slightly hidden gems of South America

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 11/10/2011 - 10:16pm , 0 comments

    Everyone has heard of Machu Picchu and Iguazu. Now here are eight slightly less well-known gems along the Gringo trail of South America:

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  • Himalaya Q&A with Steve Wroe

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 24/08/2011 - 11:11pm , 0 comments

    This is the second part of our recent Facebook Q&A session with India and Himalaya guru, Steve Wroe. To see the questions our fans asked him about India, read the blog here. 

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  • A Lesson Learned While Climbing A Mountain

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 28/06/2011 - 1:35am , 0 comments

    Elise Reeks makes up one half of Positive World Travel and enjoys sharing her experiences with all who will listen. For more stories and exciting travel videos head to their website or Facebook page. 

    Everyone has heard the saying, "It’s about the journey. not the destination", but how many people actually believe it? I know four years ago, it was something I struggled with.

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  • Mt. Kilimanjaro trip review

    By Rob Forsyth on Fri, 28/01/2011 - 5:16am , 0 comments

    Our accounts clerk extraordinaire, Laura Nesbit, has just come back from conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania!  She tells us all about her experience:

    I climbed Machu Picchu on our Amazon & Incas tour about 18 months ago and was ready for another challenge.  Having spoken to a lot of people within the company, I decided that Mt. Kilimanjaro should be the next mountain on my list!

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  • Because it’s there: your guide to Everest

    By Rob Forsyth on Fri, 28/01/2011 - 4:47am , 0 comments

    A lot of people are icon-driven travellers. It’s nothing new; people, for example, have been visiting Egypt’s pyramids for centuries. Like its status among mountains, Everest sits at the top of many people’s ‘must see’ lists of icons, an irresistible magnet for generations of explorers and travellers.  Steve Wroe, our India & Himalaya Destination Manager (pictured above with Lou Day, our trekking specialist), gave us the rundown on this epic mountain.

    The mountain

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  • Nepal and India with Steve Wroe

    By Rob Forsyth on Mon, 09/08/2010 - 12:52am , 0 comments

    Years ago, I planned to spend six to twelve months travelling around India.  Then this thing called ‘work’ got in the way, so my first visit (again, years ago) was restricted to a month.  Of course, I fell in love with the place instantly.

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  • Sunrise on Mt Kinabalu, Borneo

    By Rob Forsyth on Mon, 21/06/2010 - 2:09am , 0 comments

    Michelle Ouw, our Retail Sales Manager (bottom right in the photo) and Jill Blunsom, our Destination Manager for Latin America (bottom left in the photo) recently travelled to Borneo. They both climbed Mt Kinabalu a few weeks ago and this is what they had to say:

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  • Adding to your Base Camp trek - Island Peak, Nepal

    By Rob Forsyth on Fri, 11/06/2010 - 6:14am , 0 comments

    Steve Wroe, our India and Himalaya Destination Manager, has just returned from climbing Island Peak. He gave us his thoughts on the trip… 

    We introduced Island Peak into the Gecko’s range of Nepal treks for a simple reason: for a relatively low cost, anyone who is fairly fit and adventurous can stand on the summit of a mountain in Nepal.  Climbing a mountain is an amazing experience and is not restricted to hardcore, bearded adventurers.

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  • New site - new look!

    By on Fri, 23/04/2010 - 1:21am , 0 comments

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