The ‘world’s most expensive trek’ returns
The Great Himalaya Trail costs more than £20,000, takes five months to complete, goes on for 1,700km…
Ueli Steck to share his Magic Moments of 2015 in London lecture
Mountain Hardwear and Snow+Rock will be hosting a night with Ueli Steck during which he will be sharing his latest line of feats, including his reclaimed Eiger record, in only 2 hours, 22 minutes. The lecture titled ‘Ueli Steck/Magic Moments’ will be held at the London Geographical Society on 22 January. 2015 proved to be a big year for Steck, including his …
Featured Trek: Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
The World Expeditions trek to the base of Mount Everest will surpass your expectations. In true expedition style you ascend with professional guides, crew and porters as we trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain. Our carefully devised itinerary reflects our proven track record and our trail leads through the famous villages of Namche and Khumjung. We also …
Top 100 Treks poll and competition!
Vote for your favourite treks for a chance to win a dream trekking holiday to Nepal, courtesy of World Expeditions! Everest Base Camp? Kilimanjaro? Appalachian Trail? Tour du Mont Blanc? What IS the best trek in the world? That’s the million-dollar question we are aiming to answer with the launch of our first ever Top 100 Treks poll, where YOU decide …
Sir Chris Bonington's 'My Climbing Life' talk comes to RGS
Sir Chris Bonington, who recently turned 80 years old, will be discussing his lifetime’s experiences climbing around the world with a special talk on 11th February at the RGS. To celebrate his birthday, and the last 65 years of his life spent climbing and mountaineering, Sir Chris Bonington repeated one of his famous rock routes in the UK, The Old Man …
On the trail of Genghis Khan
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions have noted a 50% rise in Mongolian travel enquiries, following the recent UK book tour of expedition guide Tim Cope who has authored a title on the country. Now available in the UK, his book ‘On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An Epic Journey through the Land of the Nomads’, follows the World Expeditions guide …
Nepalese winter provides best photo opportunities
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions are encouraging walkers and photographers alike to visit Nepal during the quiet winter months for the best photo opportunities. Winter trips throughout January and February are said to offer the best conditions for shots of the mighty Himalaya, due to the contrast of clear blue skies and snow-capped mountains, in addition to being much quieter …
World Expeditions launch new Asia brochure
Explore ancient trading routes, misty mountains and wildlife filled forests with World Expeditions’ new Asia brochure, full of treks and trips to little known trails across the continent. The adventure travel specialists are offering several new destination itineraries as of next month including Thailand: The Old Elephant Trail Trek and Volcanoes of East Java. Setting off from the jungles of …
World Expeditions adds further Himalayan camps
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions are soon to expand their number of permanent campsites in the Nepalese Himalaya, due to an increase in trekkers throughout the last two climbing seasons. Designed to improve comfort levels during an expedition, the first set of yak dung fuelled camps were established in 2011, as an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to teahouses and …