WildLife
The Queen of Primates
Most travelers rush from Laos to Hanoi, missing one of Vietnam's greatest wildlife experiences. Learn where to spot the spectacular Red-shanked Douc , the queen of primates.
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Health & Safety
Planning a trip to Laos? This guide covers vaccinations, malaria, dengue fever, medical facilities, pharmacies, and other health and safety topics to help you prepare for your visit.
Behind the bolts
Khon Kaen Climbing Development
Responsible crag development in Thailand's Isaan region, bringing together climbers, local communities, and National Park authorities to create sustainable climbing access.
Lao Culture
Lao New Year 2025/26
Pi Mai Lao (ປີໃໝ່ລາວ) What begins as a respectful ritual of pouring scented water over Buddha statues, monks, and elders transforms into one of the world's largest water fights.
WildLife
Laotian Langur
The Laotian langur is one of the world's rarest primates, found only in the limestone karst mountains of central Laos. Learn about its unique adaptations, fascinating behavior, and discover the best place and time to see this elusive monkey in the wild.
Camp Life
Season 2024/25 Part 9
A traditional Lao spirit ceremony, weeks of uncertainty reopening a climbing area, and how a climbing comic was born during one of our hardest seasons.
Camp Life
Season 2024/25 Part 8
This chapter describes the first fatal climbing accident in Laos from my personal perspective.
Camp Life
Season 2024/25 Part 7
Read about staff climbing sessions and the featured article "Climbing through cultural barriers" in the British Mountaineering Council's Summit magazine.
Camp Life
Season 2024/25 Part 6
From Lao police stations to the German embassy, a simple passport application turns into three days of bureaucracy, misunderstandings and unexpected humour.