2017 Zanskar: a new cycle touring and trekking mecca?

With a tear and many memories, I trekked across the Shingo La for one last time with a team in 2016. There was already a rough road to the top; all is not lost though, there are exciting opportunities developing for both trekkers and cycle touring. Find out more!

Dhaulagiri Circuit advice

Trekking around Dhaulagiri is an exceptional trek that passes through staggering alpine terrain. It is definitely not a standard trek, being tough and demanding and has shocked many trekkers who expected something similar to the Annapurna Circuit or the Everest trek. It is better labelled as an extreme route; extreme, because you need a rope and should also take ice-axe and crampons. Read on!

Nepal trekking peaks info

Trekking peaks are better labelled 'limited bureaucracy peaks', and here is discussion on the differences with Expedition Peaks, and a description of most trekking peaks.

And what is the best upcoming area? ...

Job and organization roles

Especially for journalists - what is the difference between a Sherpa of the ethnic group and a climbing sherpa?

And what is a sirdar? And what does MoCTCA stand for?

Read on!

Everest and 8000m peaks

After fifteen safe and successful years Jamie has finished guiding Everest and 8000m peaks, however here is lots of useful Everest info.

Everest thoughts | Everest North or south? | Everest gear | Expedition history