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Category: Nepal

5 of the best hikes from around the world

5 of the best hikes from around the world   1 Kokoda Trail Papua New Guinea This has become somewhat of an Australian pilgrimage through out the years and after the year 2000 it really took off.   While Australian’s have an emotional connection with the place we have seen the numbers of international travelers [...]
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Mount Everest Avalanche

Mount Everest Avalanche An avalanche swept the slopes of Mount Everest on the 18th of April along a route used to ascend the world's highest peak, killing 16 Nepalese guides and leaving nine more missing, officials said.   The Sherpa guides were ascending high up above base camp in the khumbu ice fields in the [...]
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Mount Everest

Mount Everest The Mountain Mount Everest also known in Nepal as Sagarmatha and in Tibet/China by various romanisations of Chomolungma is Earths highest mountain standing at 8848 meters or 29029 ft. above sea level. The international border between China and Nepal runs precisely across the summit point. Many people have attempted to summit Mt Everest [...]
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Osprey Kestral 38

Osprey Kestral 38 Osprey Kestral 38 is well placed in the Osprey line up is perfect for cold weather hiking as a day pack or lightweight overnight trip (if you don’t require much gear such as sleeping bags, mats and staying in catered accommodation).   I don’t believe this pack would be ideal to hike [...]
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Why trek with Escape Trekking Adventures

Whether you are trekking Kilimanjaro, Kokoda or climbing in Nepal, it really requires a lot of specialist knowledge. It is of course very easy for people to look on the internet and find tours- but it is a mine field out there. The most important thing to remember is the quality of the of tour [...]
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