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Beginner’s guide to trekking holidays in Nepal

Most people would agree that Nepal is the leading trekking destination worldwide. What is less well known is that it’s a great country for your first proper trek. With that in mind we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to trekking holidays in Nepal. Why trek in Nepal? Set amongst the Himalayas, Nepal is the…

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Tips for planning first trekking holidays and 7 best beginner treks

If you’d like to have a go at trekking the good news is it’s the most accessible of all adventure sports, the bad news is there’s a bewildering amount of choice. So read our tips for planning first trekking holidays and the best beginner treks to help you decide where to…

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Nepalese Sherpas: The best mountaineering guides in Nepal

On the 29th of May 1953, a masked man in cotton wrapped, nylon weft jacket planted a pole carrying the flags of Nepal, India and Great Britain at the very peak of Mount Everest. That man was not Sir Edmund Hillary. It was Tenzing Norgay, one of the Nepalese Sherpas…

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Hike the Himalaya: 11 tips for trekking in the Himalayas

The good news is you don’t need to be Sir Edmund Hillary or Ranulph Fiennes to experience the Himalaya Mountains. In fact whatever your age, abilities or experience almost everyone can hike the Himalaya. So we have put together 11 tips for trekking in the Himalayas to help you get the most…

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Training for trekking holidays: Get in shape for your trek

Planning to trek the Inca Trail, Kilimanjaro, or Everest Base Camp? You need to physically prepare yourself even if you’re already fit from other sports. Training for trekking holidays is quite specific and centres around two key goals: increasing your cardiovascular capability and improving your muscle fibre endurance. Of course, those with…