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Beyond Florence & Cinque Terre: Outdoor Adventures in Tuscany and the Apuan Alps

Discover a more adventurous side of Tuscany with rock climbing, via ferrata and canyoning in the Apuan Alps near Lucca, Pisa and the Ligurian coast. From beginner-friendly outings and family activities to multi-pitch climbs and alpine ridges, the region offers outdoor experiences for every level.

Mount Fuji Itinerary: Planning Your Climb and the Days Around It

Plan your Mount Fuji trip with a complete itinerary covering the classic 2-day summit climb, sunrise from the top, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, and the best things to do before and after your ascent.

Indoor to outdoor climbing: how to make the transition to real rock

You climb regularly at the gym, but you’re starting to wonder how all those hours on plastic holds could lead to outside. How different is climbing on real rock? Do your indoor skills transfer? What should your first outdoor experience look like? We asked three certified climbing instructors from the Explore-Share network who regularly help indoor climbers make that transition.

Mount Fuji Packing List 2026: What to Bring and What to Leave

Find out exactly what to pack for Mount Fuji in 2026, from hiking boots, waterproof layers and warm clothing to water, cash and useful extras. This guide also covers what to leave at home, where to rent gear, typical rental costs and how to prepare physically before your climb.

Do You Need a Guide to Climb Mount Fuji?

Do you need a guide to climb Mount Fuji? Learn when you can climb Mount Fuji without a guide, the risks of climbing Mount Fuji alone, why off-season ascents require professional support and what to look for in a qualified Mount Fuji guide.

How Hard Is It to Climb Mount Fuji? An Honest Answer

Discover how hard it is to climb Mount Fuji, including altitude, fitness requirements, route difficulty, training tips, altitude sickness, safety, and what to expect on summit day.

Where to Go Rock Climbing Around Athens: A Local Guide’s Favorite Crags

Discover the best places for rock climbing around Athens with local guide Dimitris. From beginner-friendly crags and shaded summer sectors to sunny winter limestone walls, explore Athens’ top climbing areas, when to visit and where to climb according to your level.

Where to Stay for a Mount Fuji Climb: Huts and Hotels

Plan your Mount Fuji accommodation with confidence, from mountain huts on all four official trails to hotels, guesthouses and onsen stays around Kawaguchiko and the Fuji Five Lakes. This guide covers hut prices, booking tips, sleeping conditions, camping rules and the best places to stay before and after your climb.

Winter Rock Climbing in France: Why the Calanques May Be at Their Best in Winter

Discover why winter may be the best time for rock climbing in the Calanques. Learn where to climb, what conditions to expect, and which multi-pitch routes local guide Guillaume recommends.

Climbing Ama Dablam: What the Expedition Is Really Like

Follow 22-year-old climber Ling Chuan Wang on a 35-day Himalayan expedition culminating in the 6,812-meter summit of Ama Dablam. From acclimatization in the Khumbu and climbing Lobuche East to the Yellow Tower, extreme cold, deep snow and a summit push without supplemental oxygen, discover what climbing Ama Dablam is really like.