Make 2012 a year to remember
It's an exciting time of year for all of us here at KE, as the bookings come in and more and more of the holidays that we have worked so hard to create are guaranteed. With more than 300 different trekking, climbing, touring, biking and family adventures to choose from, we are confident that you will find the holiday you want at keadventure.com As you consider your next adventure, it's important to remember that there is no-one better than KE when it comes to getting first-hand information about the place you want to visit. Call the KE office on 017687 73966 and speak to someone who has actually been there! Indulge your addiction for adventure in 2012! Your next opportunity could be - Easter! |
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 Easter is Coming! |
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Grab yourself an 'Eggcellent' Adventure
Easter's just 8 weeks away, but it's not too late to sign up for an adventure. Nepal is perfect at this time of year and we have lots of guaranteed holidays - some easy, like the brand new Royal Trek and Chitwan, tougher treks such as the Ultimate Everest Trek or even classic trekking peak climbs, like Mera Peak. Closer to home, there are opportunities to find adventure and some early season sun, in Morocco - try Winter Toubkal, or the Jebel Sahro Trek. Or, in Jordan, choose the Dana to Petra Trek or the Dead 2 Red mountain biking holiday. For something completely different, why not consider our Addis to Axum touring holiday in Ethiopia, Samarkand and the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, or Kerala and the Western Ghats at the tropical southern tip of India. >> View all Easter holidays
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Hazel and the Huskies! |
Life in the Freezer
Last weekend, Hazel from the KE Flights Department was lucky enough to travel out to Finland, where despite the freezing temperatures she experienced at first-hand some of the country's excellent winter adventure opportunities. Hazel travelled to Hossa, close to the border with Russia and, after being kitted out with suitably warm clothing, was able to enjoy the beautiful snow-encrusted landscapes and starlit night skies, made extra special by the shimmering Northern Lights. Snowshoe walks through the forest, a husky sled ride and the obligatory sauna provided the other highlights of her visit. If you would like a winter adventure in Finland check out our Arctic Wilderness Week and Bear Trail Snowshoe holidays or view all our Winter Activity holidays. >> View Hazel's photos of Finland on facebook |
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Fully Inclusive Everest |
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Camp or Lodge - the choice is yours
Mount Everest continues to exert a magnetic attraction for the world's adventure travellers. Traditionally, the approach to the mountain along the 'Everest Trail' involved a full camping set up, with Sherpa support and the freedom to pitch your tent in the most scenic locations. On our Classic Everest Basecamp Trek you can do just this, whilst getting a flavour of what it must have been like for Edmund Hillary and other early pioneers. As visitor numbers to the Khumbu have grown over the last 25 years, the number of lodges catering for them has also grown and their standard has steadily improved. Trekking to Everest whilst staying in lodges is increasingly popular and you can do this with KE too - see our Everest Basecamp Lodge Trek. Whichever way you choose to go, it's important to note that ALL of our Nepalese holidays are FULLY INCLUSIVE. >> View all Everest trekking holidays >> View all Nepal holidays
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Judgement Days!
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A book by Tom Richardson
KE Leader of the Year 2011, well-respected mountaineer and all-round nice guy, Tom Richardson's new book, Judgement Days, is his story of climbing in the Himalaya and Karakoram over more than 30 years. He reflects on decisions he has made in the mountains and to tries to draw some conclusions about them and their sometimes life and death outcomes. He attempts to explore where the narrow line between adventure and misadventure lies and what place luck has in events. In the foreword, Andy Cave calls it "a wonderful memoir, packed with wry observation and sharp wit" and wonders how one man can do so much in just one lifetime.
>> Available soon from www.outside.co.uk
>> View KE Leader of the Year
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Keswick Mountain Festival - Win 2 Tickets for Sportive Event |
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Sign up for the Keswick Sportive
Crossing and recrossing the tough passes of Whinlatter, Newlands and Honister, the Keswick Sportive, held in conjunction with the Keswick Mountain Festival on Saturday 19th May, will provide a true test for any biker. With 3140 metres of ascent over a distance of 105 kilometres, this route will provide excellent training for some of KE's tougher bike adventures, such as Lhasa to Kathmandu, the Pyrenees Raid, Mountain Mayhem in Kazakhstan and Victoria Falls to Cape Town. If you intend to visit Keswick for the festival, there are lots of other events and talks. In addition, KE will be giving some inspirational talks of our own in the Theatre by the Lake. Keep an eye on the KE and KMF websites for details. Entry for the Keswick Sportive usually costs £25, but we have 2 free entries (kindly provided by High Terrain Events) to give away! To win your place in this great event, simply answer the following question... Which passes are crossed on the '105k / 6 passes' route and in what order? Submit your answer here The winner of last months competition to win two tickets to see a speaker of their choice is Sophie Maughan - Congratulations! >> View all Biking holidays >> View Keswick Mountain Festival
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New date Lunana |
The World's greatest trek?
Crossing a succession of 5000 metre passes on a long and continuous traverse of a little-known part of the Bhutanese Himalaya, this autumn's first High Passes of Lunana departure has filled and we have added a new date - LUN.2 (30 Sep - 26 Oct, 2012). Sign up for the adventure of a lifetime!
>> View holiday details
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New date Burma
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On the road to Mandalay!
With its unique blend of experiences (4-day trek, Yangon, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Irrawaddy river boat cruise and Baggan), our Temples and Trails of Burma holiday is proving to be a great success. So much so that we have brought in a new departure - TTB.2A (18 - 31 Mar, 2012). Have you heard the East a callin'? >> View holiday details |
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New date Patagonia
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The Land of the Tempest!
At the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is famous for its glaciers, ice-filled lakes and rugged granite peaks. You can see all of the highlights on our Patagonia Spires & Ice holiday, which visits both the Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares national parks. Our new date is guaranteed PAT.2A (3 - 18 Nov 2012). >> View holiday details
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Making a Difference |
The Juniper Trust
KE's long association with the Juniper Trust continues to make a positive contribution in many of the undeveloped areas that we visit. Current Projects include ongoing support for the Adarsha Bal Vikas Kendra School and the Chobar School for Orphaned Children - both of these are in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Gitare Primary School in the town of Chogoria beneath Mount Kenya is benefiting from funds raised by successive KE-organised groups from Alderley Edge School. And, in northern Pakistan, where our old friend Ayub Khan is coordinating the building of Asumbar Village School, the trust is also supporting an ongoing programme of Baltistan Teacher Training. If you want to make a contribution to a particular project, you can do it here. >> View Juniper Trust 2012 projects
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February Prize Draw
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Win a Deuter ACT Lite 40
Enter our prize draw for a chance to win a fantastic Deuter ACT Lite 40 + 10 backpack. This lightweight backpack is perfect for carrying all your gear on our GR20 trek in Corsica. Twin lid buckles and stretch front compartment provide more options to store your kit and the slimline body of the pack and compact hip belt allow freedom of movement when walking. To enter you just need to email us the name and address of a friend who would like to receive the new 2012 KE brochure, and please also include your own name and address too! The winner of the January Prize Draw to win a fabulous Soto Muka Stove donated by Allcord was... Tracey Belcher - Congratulations! >> Email us your details to enter here >> View Deuter website |
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