However, alpine style often is cheaper and faster for those on a budget, as alpine style climbing typically involves less equipment, and eliminates the need to hire porters.

Mallinson is keen to hire porters and leave, but Chang politely puts him off.

We sailed into the city itself and took lodgings at what Wali swore was a reputable inn, hiring porters to bear our goods.

Or hiring guides and porters for their climb up Kilimanjaro.

But what truly amazed her was that Regis hadn't hired porters to bring along at least a few of his belongings.

He was responsible for managing equipment and supplies, hiring porters and choosing the route to the mountain.

"I do not intend to hire porters," I said.

I think the four of us can transport it and I need not hire porters.

Hire guides and porters in San Francisco de Yuruaní or Paraitepuí.

After hiring local porters and guides, the entire expedition totaled about 400 people, about three-fourths of whom were servants.