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15:34 - 02.11.2008
Nepal >> Trekking
People often ask, “I’d love to see Everest, what is the quickest trip way to get to the Base Camp?” Well, one can literally drive to the northern Base Camp on the Tibet side, but lets have a look at the very popular Nepal side, since that’s what most people have in mind when they ask that question. What is the least amount of time needed to get up there? What’s involved? Are you fit enough to make it?
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13:17 - 02.11.2008
Vertical Endeavour >> News
Vertical Endeavour's Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/vertical-endeavourcom/31370033236.
Please join us there and help spread the word!
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18:45 - 29.10.2008
Vertical Endeavour >> News
We have launched a Nepal forum with a special emphasis on trekking and mountaineering.
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16:54 - 24.10.2008
Drakensberg >> News
The Maloti-Drakensberg trans-frontier area was one of the special areas listed for investment and development, starting 2010, at a recent conference held under the Boundless Southern Africa banner involving several countries within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
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14:48 - 10.10.2008
Nepal >> News
On Wednesday morning, October 8th, a Yeti Airlines Twin Otter plane crashed landed near the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla, a busy airport on the Everest trail. There was only one survivor among 18 people who were killed.
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This site is developed for people who love mountains by people who themselves love the mountains.
Our emphasis is on the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet, as well as on the Drakensberg, the highest mountain range in South Africa.
Valuable information and support is offered to those venturing into these mountains through our articles, news, forums, galleries and downloads.
We specialise in guided trips to Nepal, Tibet and the Drakensberg.
Our expertise lie in multi-day hiking / trekking and climbing of selected
peaks.
We are mountaineers who care deeply for the mountains as well as for the people living there. The mountains belong to all and should benefit all. At the same time everyone is responsible for preserving and protecting them.
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Are you a Drakensberg enthusiast? This site is for you!
- we are very concerned about security issues
- we love the Grand Traverse
- we are very interested in peaks, passes and caves
- we promote the discovery of South Africa's 3000m+ peaks known as the Khulus
- our galleries are routinely updated
- our dedicated Drakensberg forum allows enthusiasts to talk to each other and share information
- stay updated with relevant news
- download GPS data, Google Earth files and more
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The country of Nepal continues to intrigue travellers. For us at
Vertical Endeavour the intrigue doesn't seem to fade! Featured on this
site:
- The world's highest peaks. Nepal is home to eight of the ten highest! Discover these giants...
- Trekking in Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dhualagiri, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and more!
- The Trekking Peaks
of Nepal. Have you ever experienced the exhilaration of climbing above
6000m / 20 000ft in the Himalayas? You don’t need to be an experienced
mountaineer to do so!
- Relevant news and Travel Advisory Updates. Worried about your safety in Nepal? Get the facts here.
- Galleries featuring different special topics such as different trekking regions and the trekking peaks.
Upcoming features in 2008:
- Downloads featuring GPS data and Google Earth files.
- Useful information to help you to prepare for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal.
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The mysterious land of Tibet has fascinated travelers and explorers for centuries. Features on this site:
- Trekking in areas such as Everest, Cho Oyo and Kailash.
- The base camps of Everest: Northern Base Camp, Advanced Base Camp (Camp 3), Kangshung Base Camp.
- Relevant news and Travel Advisory Updates. Find out how your travel plans may be affected.
- Galleries featuring picturesque landscapes.
Upcoming features in 2009:
- Dedicated Tibet forum with a special emphasis on trekking and mountaineering.
- Downloads featuring GPS data and Google Earth files.
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