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Everest Base Camp Trekking Record Set by 7-Year-Old Boy
Heading out on an Everest Base Camp trekking adventure is a big challenge for many, but a rewarding one too, as seven-year-old Aryan Balaji found out recently. After a two-month training period and a strenuous trek,... Read more
Everest Base Camp: Trek Target… or Marathon Starting Line?
Just a few weeks ago, as seasoned climbers and first-timers alike were completing their successful attempts at an Everest Base Camp trek, another group of adventurous spirits were going in the opposite direction... Read more
An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
One of the joys of Everest Base Camp trekking is the chance to get to know Sherpa culture, their hospitality, traditions and – if you’re lucky enough to be making your trek at the right time of year – their festivals.... Read more
Born to Climb: the Himalayan Tahr
Tenacious, sure-footed and rugged – no, it’s not a seasoned mountaineer embarking on an Everest Base Camp trek; it’s the Himalayan tahr, a large goat-like creature that makes its home on the mountain slopes of the... Read more
Gems of Burma – Inle Lake
While holidays to Burma bring a wealth of new experiences and jaw-dropping sights, Inle Lake often stands out to travellers as a place like no other – almost a world unto itself. Home to the Intha people, it has a... Read more
What to do in Mandalay
Mandalay: a city where the charm of bygone days is preserved alongside the colourful modern bustle. There’s so much to do here that travellers who visit on their holidays in Burma are spoiled for choice, especially if you've... Read more
Where Can I Take The Best Everest Photos?
One question that we hear from those embarking on a Himalayan trek to Everest Base Camp or the summit itself is: “where do I get the best photos of Everest and its surroundings?” ... Read more
Wounded Servicemen Take on Everest in Charity Climb
This spring, as hopeful climbers embark on Everest Base Camp trekking routes to prepare themselves for attempts on the summit, one group in particular is making the headlines. The Walking with the... Read more
US Scientists Head to Base Camp to Test Effects of Altitude
It’s something everyone who makes the Everest Base Camp trek is aware of: altitude sickness. The symptoms, and the importance of acclimatisation, are known to many a climber, but there is still research to be... Read more
British Mountaineer Vows to Honour Olympic Everest Pledge
In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, one British mountaineer has promised to take on an Everest mission with a difference. ... Read more