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Shawn Forry: The Dolpo Experience
As a result of Chinese government concerns over illegal crossings of the Tibet – Nepal border, the Dolpo region of Nepal has, until recently, been one of a number of off-limit areas. Often thought of as the most magical and mysterious … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged China, Dolpo, Everest, Great Himalayan Trail, High passes, Himalayan trekking, Himalayas, Illegal border crossings, Mountains, Nepal, Shawn Forry, Tibet, Trekking, Upper Dolpo, Wilderness, Yak
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Advice on Altitude
Trekking in the Himalayas gives you access to the most stunning mountain scenery on earth for relatively little cost, but unless you take the necessary precautions relating to altitude, there can be a hidden price to pay. For everyone who … Continue reading
Posted in Advice
Tagged acute mountain sickness, altitude sickness, cerebral oedema, high altitude, lack of appetite, nhs website
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