Attempting to climb Mera Peak in the extended monsoon of October 1999. Negotiating day after day of depressingly wet weather along the Hinku Valley, we at last reached the base camp at Khare, and even high camp beyond the Mera La, but our attempt was fina
Everything you could want to know about mountaineering and trekking in the Khumbu and Rolwaling valley of Nepal. Includes detailed info on the mountains Ramdung, Kwange and Parchamo.
Slippers Before The Snows: trekking from Tumlingtar, much of the time in carpet slippers, to Makalu Base Camp and a stunning view of Mount Makalu's awesome southern face from its south ridge
Features photographs and a narrative of Keith and Stephanie Jenkins's visit to Nepal, including a stay on an organic farm and sight-seeing in Kathmandu.
Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya to Kala Pattar (the Terra Firma Everest Base Camp trek). Facing up to fears of exposed ridge paths, big-horned yaks and wobbly suspension bridges with no hand-holds, And Slippers Before The Snows (trekking mainly in carpet s