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April 26, 2012 / Everest

5 Essential Experiences for Your Everest Base Camp Trek

Completing an Everest Base Camp trek is an incredible feat in itself, and an unforgettable journey for many – but there are also several other memorable experiences to be had either as part of the t

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April 3, 2012 / Everest

Top Tips for Everest Base Camp Trekking

For mountaineers the world over, climbing Everest is a cherished ambition; the very name of that mountain is synonymous with aspiration and accomplishment. The first challenge, before the summit can b

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April 3, 2012 / Everest

The Legacy of Early Everest Exploration

Completing an Everest Base Camp trek is a truly exhilarating experience in every way - inspiring and challenging in equal measure. Despite the high altitude (5,364 metres) and tough conditions, usuall

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April 13, 2011 / Everest

Tea House Trekking in Nepal

The most popular means of trekking in Nepal – occurring predominantly on the Everest Base Camp trek and Annapurna Circuit trek routes – is what's often termed "tea house trekking". This involve

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March 24, 2011 / Everest

Eating Gourmet on Mt Everest

Though Everest Base Camp trekkers eat very well at the teahouses along their journey, anyone who embarks on a summit attempt will find that the food is pretty basic fare. Factors such as what will f

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January 28, 2011 / Everest

In the Shadow of Everest – Mani Rimdu Festival

Many visitors to South Asia are keen to witness or participate in one of the region’s many fantastic festivals, and those going Everest Base Camp trekking need not miss out on the experience. Mani

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November 23, 2010 / Everest

3G Internet Arrives at Everest Base Camp

As well as having some of the world’s most elevated hot showers and indoor toilets, Everest Base Camp has recently been equipped with 3G Internet. This means that Everest Base Camp trekkers can c

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October 27, 2010 / Everest

Tibetan Mythology of Everest

If you’re planning to make an Everest Base Camp trek, chances are you know some of the local mythology about the mountain – almost everyone has heard of the Yeti, or “Abominable Snowman”, an

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August 26, 2010 / Everest

Mental Preparation for an Everest Climb

So you've arrived safely at Everest Base Camp, and are wondering what it would be like to ascend all the way and reach the pinnacle that is the dream of so many - to reach the summit of Mount Ev

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July 23, 2010 / Everest, Nepal Trekking

Saving the Best ‘til Last – Girl Power on the Annapurna Circuit

The Annapurna circuit takes you to the foot of one of the 14 highest peaks in the world - Mount Annapurna - and on April 26th 2010 one young woman made history by becoming the first female climber eve

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