World Traveling

Orizaba Express: Hailes and Team Enjoy Time at La Malinche

January 17, 2021 by

This morning we grabbed breakfast and hit the trail for our first acclimation hike. [Read More]

Aconcagua: Scott & Team Carry to Camp 2

January 10, 2021 by

With our bellies full and our cores warmed we turned our attention uphill to Camp 2. [Read More]

Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Enjoy Time in Ngorongoro Crater

January 3, 2021 by

Today we visited the famous Ngorongoro Crater, and considered by many to be the 8th wonder of the world. [Read More]

Orizaba Express: Hailes & Team arrive at a Windy Piedra Grande

December 27, 2020 by

Our day started calm and orderly, but did not finish that way. We had another great meal at La Malinche before we started driving to Tlachachula. Then we loaded the van and hit the road. After sorting gear and eating lunch in town we loaded up the 4×4 and drove the bumpy road 2 hours to camp. [Read More]

Ecuador Volcanoes: Knoff & Team Move to Cotopaxi

December 20, 2020 by

Hello from the Cotopaxi hut, situated at 16,000′ on the northern slopes of this incredible mountain. [Read More]

Orizaba Express: Hailes & Team Will Train Today, Climb Tonight

December 13, 2020 by

The wind is still strong but we are going to get out and do a little training/acclimation hike and enjoy the day. [Read More]

Aconcagua: Scott & Team Rest at Camp 1

December 6, 2020 by

After a hard carry to Camp 2 yesterday, everyone enjoyed the late start to the morning today. [Read More]

Ecuador Volcanoes: Knoff & Team Summit Cotopaxi!

November 29, 2020 by

Our Ecuador Volcanoes team is excited to have reached the summit of Cotopaxi this morning around 7:30 am. [Read More]

Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Bid Farewell to Tanzania

November 22, 2020 by

We spent yesterday touring Tarangire National Park which is home to many elephants, and a huge diversity of other animals. [Read More]

Mountaineering Training | Reorienting Training in 2020

November 15, 2020 by

I’d encourage everyone to set a training goal (or multiple), lean into what you can do, and blend the activities that leave you smiling with the others that are necessary to reach your goal. [Read More]

Orizaba Express: Hailes & Team Turn Around at 17,000’ Due to Conditions

November 8, 2020 by

We all climbed strong up to about 17,000ft when the combination of strong winds, wind loaded slopes, and reduced visibility made the decision to turn around and head downhill quite clear. [Read More]

Kilimanjaro: Support for our Kilimanjaro Crew

November 1, 2020 by

Due to the pandemic and lack of tourism in Tanzania, Barking Zebra Tours launched a Go Fund Me campaign in May with a goal to directly provide beans, rice, maze flour and cooking oil to their Tanzanian team and their families. [Read More]