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The Himalayan experience is unique. Nowhere else will you get such
grandeur of topography and the associated diversity of climate, landscapes,
flora, fauna and of peoples. Nowhere else will you be able to stand
in a humid jungle, deafened by cicadas, and rushing water to look through
verdant growth to see the glistening snows of what the locals consider
to be the "abode of the Gods" and on the same day climb up
to a ridge-top camp from where you can see the sun's setting glow upon
the world's highest mountains.
My first visit to the Himalaya in 1978 was one of awe and wonder,
a feeling and excitement that I can still capture the essence of each
time I return. These days, when I do return, it is, more often than
not, accompanied by a group of people who have signed up on one of
my regular exploratory treks that I lead for World Expeditions. I love
to explore parts of the Himalaya that are off the well trodden paths
written up in the guide books, fortunately, the extent of the Himalaya
is such that there is still a lifetime and more, exploratory walking
to be done. On most occasions these treks take us to places very few
have been and sometimes we are the first to go there. On all trips
I like to give people the unique chance of climbing above the snow
line on a climb of a technically easy peak of around 6000 metres. The
only prerequisite is that participants have a sense of adventure, a
willingness to try and a trust that I will do my best to ensure that
they will get a unique and satisfying adventure. A good - but not extreme
- level of fitness is preferred but it is not necessary to have any
climbing experience. For more information please consult the World
Expeditions website.
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