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The Diary of a Himalayan Trek # 1

In 1999 I self-funded my first trip to Nepal to tag onto an existing trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp (Kala Patar) via Gokyo Ri and the Cho La. I was off to find out if I would like to be a Trek leader for one of the UK’s largest Trekking Companies. I was [...]

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4Dec2008 | Aran Strider | 0 comments | Continued
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Using and abusing your mountain footwear

Now that you are the proud owner of a new pair of mountain boots, you have to get used to walking in them. On the face of it that statement doesn’t seem to make much sense. However, these boots were made for walking, as they say, consequently the walking action of mountain footwear differs greatly [...]

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3Dec2008 | Aran Strider | 0 comments | Continued
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Weather 101 - the Atmosphere

As Mountaineers and Mountain Walkers a knowledge of the weather and its systems is vital to our successful survival in the mountains. Very often a complaint arises that our weather is too changeable and unpredictable. Actually we in the UK are probably the luckiest Walkers in the world. Yes, the weather is changeable, but we [...]

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11Nov2008 | Aran Strider | 0 comments | Continued
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Choosing, Using and Abusing your Mountain Footwear

It all begins with the feet.
It only makes sense really. Walking in the mountains, you will spend hours and hours on them. If your boots aren’t comfortable, then the money you spent on all the latest, super-whizzy gear will have been wasted. Well, at least you will be warm and dry inside your new Gore-Tex [...]

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7Nov2008 | Aran Strider | 3 comments | Continued
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A Basic Checklist For Mountaineers

Read a reliable route description, and plot the route on a good up-to-date map.
Monitor the weather and how it will affect your plans.
Get a reliable mountain forecast as late as you can before going - yesterdays forecast for tomorrow is no good.
Gather any footwear, clothing and provisions that you may need.
Prepare any other equipment that [...]

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21Oct2008 | Aran Strider | 0 comments | Continued
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7 Essentials for the Mountain Explorer.

Wikipedia says :
“Mountaineering is the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, trekking and climbing up mountains. It is also sometimes known as alpinism, particularly in Europe. While it began as an all-out attempt to reach the highest point of unclimbed mountains, it has branched into specializations addressing different aspects of mountains and may now [...]

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13May2008 | Aran Strider | 4 comments | Continued
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