I was first exposed to compression socks back in spring of 2018, when Holly and I led Hobnail’s inaugural trek Nepal’s Mt. Everest Base Camp. I must’ve read somewhere (or Holly did) that if you’re embarking on a long-haul flight, you should wear compression socks to...
If you’ve ever stepped off a long-haul flight into some far away location feeling slightly detached from reality and downright weird, you already know jet lag is not just “being tired.” It’s disorienting. Your body feels out of sync with your surroundings, and no...
When embarking on a high-altitude trek, you’ll hear the same advice over and over from those in the know: “Drink plenty of water!” And while that’s solid guidance, it’s a bit like advising someone to make bread using only flour — sure, it’s a key ingredient, but...
When planning a high-altitude trek with Hobnail Trekking — whether it’s Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, the Inca Trail, or one of our other epic destinations — you’ll likely hear about Diamox (Acetazolamide). Some trekkers swear by it, while others question whether...
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