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Welcome to the Mountain Kingdoms blog. We have been walking and trekking the world for over 36 years and here we share our holiday recommendations, travel pointers and favourite mountain views.
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
A photographic Everest trek
I spotted a post about the "world's highest photography" the other day. A photographic workshop is running a programme for cameramen who want to shoot footage of the amazing Everest trekking environment. ... Read more
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
Apa Sherpa Cleans Up Mount Everest
Following up on my earlier post on the heroic Apa Sherpa, I've found a nice ecology related post about cleaning up the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest.... Read more
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