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Salut mes amis,



Well, here's some news for Nepal, and you're all invited to take note of it.

Trekkingforum.com : Nepal TRC Petition
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TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal) has set up new rule for trekking in Nepal. It contains the implemantation of a Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC) to prevent unofficial travel agencies, ...

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a 'classic' aesthetically pleasing climb in the 19k to 24 altitude in Asia. I was interested in Pumori, but have been to the Khumbu before and would love to go somewhere else. Thanks a lot!

Senggigi August 26, 2006



Ref : 021 / RTC – Senggigi / 08 – 2006

Subject: September Special offer.

Dear Honored Sir, Madam
Warm greeting from Rinjani Trekking Club

Mount Rinjani is considered by all in Lombok and Bali as sacred. It is believed that the Gods reside on its summit and that the hot spring that bubble from it contains remarkable healing properties. it is for these reasons that the trek up Rinjani is ...

Has anyone climbed both these mountains? Which would be the more difficult on the standard routes using fixed lines. I have heard pumori is objectively more dangerous (avalanches) but Ama Dablam more difficult overall.

Any comments?

Hello,


im looking for some info on general climbing in china and then climbing in the Siguniangshan region and Qinglao Valley (spelling?). Im investigating the thought of coming from Scotland next summer to climb big Walls.

China: ok cool place I know next to nothing about it. is there a visa issue when entering the country? do I need a specific climbing permit for these areas (I think I do) and where can that be ...

Salut mes amis,

The final of the Football world cup in Germany's going to take place on the 9th of July, between France and Italy, so what's your opinion?

My Vote's for France

Yours?





Imran Schah
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Old city Peshawar.


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Salut mes amis,


Here's brief introduction to the mountains, granite towers, isolated and neglected valleys with their lofty and snow calded peaks, which invite the adventurers, who dare.

http://blankonthemap.free.fr/95_update/ ... 16_ang.htm

Ciao,

Imran Schah
imranthetrekker@fastmail.fm
Old city Peshawar.

Mountain gods of Pakistan at
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http://flickr.com/photos/imranthetrekker
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/60868/6fb/

Salut mes amis,

The ministry of tourism's not issuing any permits for climbing the peaks in Chitral likewise Terichmir, Nowshaq in Hindukush and Bonizom in Hinduraj due to some unknown reasons in the year 2006 but it's only for climbers.

The travellers whether individually or in a group can make the trek to any of the high passes or trekking itineraries in Chitral like

1: Kalash valleys
2: Chitral gol National park
3: Bahook lake ...

Is it possible to walk from Nepal EBC to Tibet EBC or vice versa ? besides the over the top last week of may route. I am assuming with passport hassles, it wouldnt be possible but curious to read anyones ideas.

I got an e-mail from Mr. Wintersteller, containing a very interesting article about the first ascent of Broad Peak.
I linked it from the Broad Peak page.

The article is written by Bill Buxton and has been published in The Canadian Alpine Journal.