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23-Nov-2009 00:32
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24-Nov-2009 14:45
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Holas
Can anyone recommend climbing sites around Lima?
Where can find topos (and climbing partners)?
Looking for (sports)climbing routes up to 6c (5.11a).
Gracias
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19-Nov-2009 13:15
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25-Nov-2009 00:04
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I just wanted to warn all people who are thinking of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro not to book their climb with "Adventures Within Reach" or their local operator "EcoTours". They provided me with an awful unprofessional local guide who tried to rush me up the mountain (any good professional guide does the opposite - its very unsafe to ascend too quickly) until I finally vomited once on the 3rd day (even the guide had a headache due to our rapid ascent). He then forced me to go off the mountain on the 4th day, even though I was fine once we descended a little bit below the point I had vomited, and was in better condition than many other climbers who summited with no problem.
Other guides on the mountain (including a professional European guide) were horrified at the way I was treated, and told me that a number of bad guides act in that way to either get an early holiday, or to take someo...
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18-Nov-2009 02:40
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18-Nov-2009 05:28
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This rather bleak time of year my thoughts turn to planning next year's trekking trip. It now seems that my girlfriend is likely being sent to a conference in Oslo next September, and despite being scarily expensive, Norway sounds like a great place to trek. But my initial search indicates it's a rather huge country with lots of options. So I was just wondering if anybody had experience and could recommend their favourite walk? Also, is September a decent time weather-wise? Thanks.
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15-Nov-2009 17:13
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19-Nov-2009 01:59
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Greetings all! I am about to journey on a 1-2 backpacking around the world, and would appreciate any and all advice from experience or knowledge about the best kind of backpack I should invest in. I realize packing less-is-best, and don't want/need anything too big; yet multiple pockets and top & bottom entry points are preferred. I'm currently trying to decide between 3 backpack brands: Osprey, Karrimor, or Deuter. I'm very open to other recommended brands, like the Eagle Creek Voyage 65L, but am more attracted to the versatility of the other three.
My current toplisted packs are the Osprey Waypoint 65 (http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/WaypointSeries/) ,
the Karrimor Cougar 60-70 L (http://www.completeoutdoors.co.uk/Karrimor-Cougar-60_dash_70-Rucksack) ,
and the Deuter Quantam 55+10 (http://www.tahoemountainsports.com/product/deuter-quantum-55).
Any personal experience or pre...
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15-Nov-2009 12:12
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15-Nov-2009 12:12
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Anyone have any experience with any kind of trekking in Inner Mongolia? I want to do something for a couple of days there.
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15-Nov-2009 06:00
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17-Nov-2009 00:07
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Hi,
An expedition is being organised to climb the world's eighth highest mountain in the world, Mt Manaslu (8,163 m), currently the most attainable 8,000m peak.
It is organised this climb with Monviso Treks and Expedition from Nepal in 2010 with world-class climbing sherpas and in the spring which is the best season for this type of climb. Places at very competitive prices secured.
Additional keen sought climbers interested in joining this project on this unique climb. Climbers of most nationalities can be accomodated as English, Italian, Spanish and French are all spoken.
Full details of the expedition along with prices can be found here:
http://www.dynasoft.net/mike/manaslu_spring_2010.zip (zipped pdf file)
Please note: climbers already taking part in this expedition do not have any financial stake in this expedition but are merely looking for other climbers intere...
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12-Nov-2009 18:58
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13-Nov-2009 17:26
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...in the Sahara?
...Western China?
...Rajasthan?
etc?
Can you still have a good time without a guide?
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12-Nov-2009 04:34
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12-Nov-2009 08:49
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Wondering if there is much difference between climbing in June vs July in Huascaran N.P. and maybe Huascaran itself - weather, glacier conditions, etc. I'm thinking weather might be more stable in July but climbing conditions better in June. Is that generally the case?
Cheers.
Jon
Hi,
Any ideas of any long distance hikes (at least a week, preferably longer) in Spain or Portugal which are accessible in winter (ie. December-January)? I've walked a section of the Camino de Santiago before in December, and while that was fine for me weather-wise due to the albergues, I certainly wouldn't have wanted to have had to camp. Is Andalusia and southern Portugal considerably warmer that time of year? Is it possible to trek in the Canary Islands (I guess they're kind of small)? Anywhere else (I'd prefer Iberia but I'm open to suggestions!). I hope someone can help me.
Giora
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09-Nov-2009 03:09
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23-Nov-2009 07:08
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Hello there
Myself and a friend are currently putting the finishing touches to a new website which aims to eventually be the best English-language resource for information on hiking/climbing the many mountains/volcanoes across the archipelago. We've listed every peak with 1000metre prominence and plenty more which are smaller but are so interesting they simple could not be left out.
To an extent, the initial success of the site will rely on comments and photos/route descriptions from readers but we also hope that it will be of use to travellers planning hiking trips in Indonesia.
Here it is....
www.gunungbagging.com
Cheers
Dan
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08-Nov-2009 19:52
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roys »
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09-Nov-2009 08:08
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tomtraveller »
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Hi, I live in England & a keen walker, I want to hike in Utah June 2010, I prefer hotel based & 4 to 5 hour walks. Would anyone be kind enough to advice where to stay to be able to access The Grand Canyon & Las Vegas. Could you possibly recommend say 10 walks with the relevant details. I live near a well known national park The Peak District & would be please to offer exchange information fot that area.
I would be happy to communicate in first instance by telepone followed by E-mail.
Thanking you for any assistance you could offer.
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06-Nov-2009 19:30
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gunungkidul »
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09-Nov-2009 20:00
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chitralguy »
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hi there,
around the 20th of nov. i would like to trek from shivalaya to lukla, than from lukla to base camp. is anybody interested to join me?
í´m a 30y old male from germany.
c u...
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05-Nov-2009 21:16
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21-Nov-2009 18:22
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SELLIOTT »
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Hi trekkers!
We will be trekking for a week in the Baliem Valley in West Papua. Is there a route you suggest that is both beautiful nature-wise and with interesting traditional tribes such as the Dani?
Another question is regarding drinking water..... Which is the best way to purify the water? We didn't find iodine pills as they have been removed from the market cause of their damaging side effects.... Is there another product that gets rid of all the bacteria and is safe to use? We heard about 'Micropur' but don't know if it's effective against all bacteria.....
Thanks for your advice....
happy travels
travel2cool
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05-Nov-2009 20:10
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ethicalnomad »
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22-Nov-2009 21:35
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Hi All....
I arrived in Kathmandu yesterday and am looking to head up to Everest Base Camp. Then moving on to either the Annapurna Circuit if the weathers still sound or maybe Tibet!!
Anyone interested in going for a stroll in the Himalayas/Tibet....
I'm English, female 41 and very easy going...
Safe travels people.....
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03-Nov-2009 23:14
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05-Nov-2009 08:21
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Hey Guys
Marie Curie Cancer Care is holding this exciting fundraising event trekking through Jordan lined up for 2010.
To come and hear more about this exciting rides and many other fun and fantastic overseas fundraising events, join us for an evening at our head offices in London (Vauxhall), United Kingdom. For more information, please call Russell on 0207 599 7773 or e-mail Russell.benson@mariecurie.org.uk.
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