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26-Dec-2009 22:43
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26-Dec-2009 22:43
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Hello,
I will be in India late Feb/early March and was wondering if anyone is interested in joining me for a trek in Sikkim or around Himachal Pradesh or Jammu and Kashmir. Any other recommendations are of course welcome - I am interested in beautiful scenery and having good people (1-2) with me that love mountains. I am open to other activities as well.
I have experience in trekking (Everest Base Camp, Nepal).
Alexia
I'm leaving Jan 6th for a four month trip through Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and although I am on a budget, I want to do some trekking and I'd also like to attempt some climbs-I was thinking about trying Cotopaxi or Chimborazo. I'll be honest, I have no experience with mountaineering or technical climbing (other than some rappelling in Costa Rica) and I would really like to learn some technical skills. I'm in great shape, have done plenty of day hiking and I would definitely plan to give myself several days in Quito to acclimatize before I do anything like this. But I feel completely lost and am just starting to research and could really use some advice!!
1.) Are there good reputable outfitters that would take a beginner like me on these types of climbs who would teach me the skills I need? Is it silly to even ask? What can I expect to pay for the trip and equipment rental?
2.)...
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19-Dec-2009 12:56
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25-Dec-2009 02:16
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I have a ton of trekking experience, but mostly in Asia. What does it cost to do the paine Circuit? Two people, don't want to do a tour group, but might need porters... any suggestions/advice is welcome.
-TBri
Hi everyone , i spent a good deal of time reading around and found some good information , but not exactly what i looked for , maybe beacause like many forum members said ... footware choice's have alot of personal preference into it , wich makes me come here seeking direction.
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18-Dec-2009 03:06
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22-Dec-2009 19:50
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I'm off to Indianfor two months from March. Where is the best area for trecking at this time of year? Thanks.
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17-Dec-2009 02:13
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HAs any one been down the Rowaling trek lately?
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14-Dec-2009 12:53
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14-Dec-2009 12:53
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Hi Ppl,
I am planning a trip to Mt Kailash around April - May 2010 via Lhasa. Mode of travel from Lhasa - Kailash will be 4 wheel drive which i will be planning to book. We can meet at either Chengdu or Lhasa.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks
Regards,
Amaren
P.S. ....U may have stumbled upon my previous post which had error on dates. Pls ignore that post.
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14-Dec-2009 08:52
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22-Dec-2009 22:09
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Hi-
New to this forum. I'm trying to find a recommended trekking group for a 10-14 day (flexible) trek in Nepal in November 2010. Very flexible about itinerary and accommodations -- could be Annapurna, EBC, or other. Would like to book in advance and go with a group, porters, etc.
Has anyone used REI and can you recommend them..? Is there any other outfitter you can recommend? I dont want to arrive in Kathmandu without a pre-arranged plan, although I know its possible.
Suggestions, please?
I Have planed to ROOPUND in feb'2010. do u like ot join with me. so that it makes cost effective
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12-Dec-2009 09:32
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12-Dec-2009 09:32
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Hi, does anyone know if it is possible to hire equipment such as sleeping bags, warm clothing, etc. in Syabrubesi? Thx
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08-Dec-2009 23:14
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08-Dec-2009 23:14
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Hi all...
Anyone around Nepal at the moment who fancies doing the Annapurna Circuit, starting sometime this week??? It's getting nippy in the mountains, but soooo beautiful.....
Safe travels,
Mel.
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07-Dec-2009 11:53
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TravelinBri »
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17-Dec-2009 02:06
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Or when traveling for a long period of time? Do you go WA zoom, Medium Zoom, Tele Zoom, one prime? More, much less? Just a superzoom? Just curious to hear, I feel like I am constantly struggling to juggle options and image quality in some of the most amazing places on earth with the fact that it is more comfortable to not be worried about changing lenses all the time... love to hear your thoughts and practices...
Thanks!
-TBri
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05-Dec-2009 15:33
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05-Dec-2009 15:33
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Hi,
Looking for trekking companions to do the Lukla - EBC perhaps with the Cho La pass to Gokyo and then back to Lukla starting early March .This would be an independent trek using lodges for accomodation.
Cheers Pete
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05-Dec-2009 08:34
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07-Dec-2009 16:24
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Hello everyone,
I'm planning to spend April 2010 in Indonesia and am specially keen on doing some multi-day treks. Places I'd like to visit include Sulawesi, Borneo (Kalimantan), Lombok and Flores. But since I just got 30 days I want to narrow that list down to just 1 or 2 areas - and that's what I need your help for.
My budget is quite tight, so I would prefer doing hikes that don't require to hire a guide. Got a tent, sturdy boots, enough warm layers for the higher altitudes, common sense, and I've done a lot of tramping in New Zealand. Then of course Indonesia is not New Zealand and as far I understand the routes are far less developed. Which places can you think of where it is possible to do some longer hikes on my own, without a guide?
For example I found a blog of some guy trekking on Gunung Rinjani on his own, which seems to be tough but doable. Other places which I th...
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04-Dec-2009 09:42
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17-Dec-2009 02:08
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Yarouhy »
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Hi,
I'm a relatively inexperienced aspiring mountaineer and am looking at planning a trip down to South America in July / August. I'm meeting up with a friend who won a travel scholarship to Brazil and the timing works out for me because I'm quitting my job and going back to school in September, so I thought I'd try to take my first longer-than-2-week vacation, having been a poor student/working stiff all my life. I'm hoping to go for 2 or 3 months and really want to do some serious/semi-serious mountaineering while I'm there. Unfortunately, while that time of the year is summer for me, I understand that it will be winter down there.
My questions are:
A) Is Aconcagua even attemptable during August or July?
B) What other mountains in South America would be good to take on during that time?
I am a very experienced hiker having done many 5ish day trips in Canada including th...
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