Climbing Tips
What is the Summits Index?
Our mountain trail difficulty rating system for amateur mountaineers
Family Friendly Hiking in Indonesia
Drop the iPads to surround yourself and the kids with nature on your next trip to Indonesia!
Where to find Mountain Ultras (Skyrunning) in Southeast Asia
Summits.com's listings of mountain running races in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indochina
Terminology: Height vs Elevation vs Climbing Height vs Prominence
How best to describe and understand how big a mountain is before you climb
How to Start Running Up Mountains (Skyrunning) in Southeast Asia
Running up a mountain is really hard, but totally worth it. Here are the steps to get started.
Trail-running & skyrunning in Southeast Asia
Our introduction to skyrunning, or trail-running up mountains, in Southeast Asia
Terminology: Hiking vs Trekking vs Mountaineering vs...
Our take on mountain climbing terminology, in case it matters to you
How Cold Will It Get?
It doesn't get all that cold at the top of Southeast Asia's mountains, but you do have to think carefully about your clothing.
Clothing - What to wear mountain climbing in Southeast Asia
Making the right clothing choices for sun, heat, insects, rain and taboos up Southeast Asia's mountains
What Footwear To Bring
Runners, hiking boots, or trail runners? The more important question might be which socks...