My Video of Our Ascent of Pico Duarte, Highest Mountain in the Caribbean
Adventure blogger Mark Horrell teamed up with humanitarian worker Edita to summit Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s highest peak at 3,101 m, during a three‑day trek in the Dominican Republic. The expedition, organized with local guide company Guias de Alturas, also reached La Pelona and attempted La Rusilla before abandoning the latter due to trail absence. A stray dog, dubbed Karim, followed the pair from the park headquarters and appears throughout the 20‑minute video that now circulates online. Horrell’s blog and YouTube post showcase the climb and promote Dominican eco‑tourism.
The World’s First (and Best!) Audiobook About Climbing Baruntse
Mark Horrell has completed narrating his expedition diaries and released "The Baruntse Adventure" as an audiobook, claiming it is the world’s first and only audio title devoted entirely to climbing the 7,129‑meter Baruntse peak. The release follows a six‑year narration...