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Everest Base Camp – Boots ‘n All

Everest Base Camp – Boots ‘n All

What you do need is for them to be waterproof – If choosing a fabric boot, look for gore-tex which is the best finish to achieve this. Another vital factor you need to consider is a good grip on the sole – preferably Vibram or equivalent.... Read more

Jordan Romero Goes for the Youth Record on Everest

By Guest Blogger - 29th April 2010
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Jordan Romero Goes for the Youth Record on Everest

The excitement has been building steadily over the last few weeks and finally the expedition is under way. Earlier this week Jordan Romero, 13, set off from Everest Base Camp, trekking with his family towards the summit.... Read more

Enjoy Mani Rimdu En Route to Everest Base Camp

Enjoy Mani Rimdu En Route to Everest Base Camp

One festival that is certainly worth including on your trip to Everest Base Camp, is the Mani Rimdu Festival. A festival that is celebrated annually in accordance with the dates of the Tibetan lunar calendar.... Read more

Crossing Mongolia - Remarkable and Different Challenge

By Guest Blogger - 21st April 2010
in Central Asia , Walking & Trekking , Walking and Trekking , Central Asia

Crossing Mongolia - Remarkable and Different Challenge

Fancy walking 1700 miles on your own? That's what British adventurer Ripley Davenport is facing over the next three months. His Mongolia 2010 expedition aims "to become the longest solo and unassisted walk ever completed."... Read more

Copenhagen Climate Conference

By Guest Blogger - 21st September 2009
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Copenhagen Climate Conference

With the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen approaching, campaigners hope to tackle the problem of increased glacial melting in the South Asia region. The general degradation of mountain landscapes threatens to... Read more

Maltese Climbers on Cho Oyo

By Guest Blogger - 14th September 2009
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Maltese Climbers on Cho Oyo

A team of climbers from Malta are breaking national records in the Khumbu. They are currently undertaking altitude training on the mighty Cho Oyu, the sixth highest of the world's peaks, ahead of their planned 2010 ... Read more

Experts Corner: A Doctor for the Outdoors

By Guest Blogger - 22nd July 2009
in Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , Walking and Trekking

Experts Corner: A Doctor for the Outdoors

This is an interesting post I read on healthline.com that is relevant to all outdoor pursuits. What the experienced doctor lays out puts an emphasis on preparation and responsibility.... Read more

The Edmund Hillary Trust

The Edmund Hillary Trust

As it's the anniversary of Hillary's famous first summit success on Everest, I thought he deserved a mention. Sadly, he died last year, but he left behind The Edmund Hillary Trust.... Read more

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