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STOP PRESS - NEW! Trek to the Hidden Himalaya of Burma
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Join our unique NEW trek to the remote Phonyin Razi in November 2012
In Burma's remote northern territory, close to both China and India, a group of snow-capped peaks marks the eastern end of the great Himalayan chain. Almost no outsiders have visited these mysterious mountains which rise close to 6000 metres. So, we are very excited to have been able to set up this exciting new exploratory trek that will take us through the villages of colourful tribal people and then on forest trails to the stunning viewpoint peak of Phonyin Razi (4282m). Including a demanding 10-day trek, a wealth of new experiences and time for sightseeing in Mandalaya and Yangon, this is a unique opportunity to take part in a KE reconnaissance expedition in an intriguing part of the world. >> View Hidden Himalaya of Burma Trek >> View Burma holidays
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Meet the Leaders
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Tala, Raslan and Yousef from Jordan
Your KE leader has a key part to play in the running of your holiday. Most of them have worked for KE for many years and each of them is able to pass on an invaluable understanding of the areas in which they work, from a local's perspective. In the first of what we intend to become a regular feature of our monthly enews, we are taking the opportunity here to introduce you to 3 leaders from Jordan who invariably get great feedback from KE groups. Click the 'Read more' link below, to find out who is into Chris de Burgh and who rates Lance Armstrong as the person they most admire in the world... >> Read More
>> View all Jordan Holidays
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Cut-Price Crete
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New easyJet & Ryanair flights to Chania
Our popular White Mountains of Crete holiday highlights the best walking at the western end of this sun-kissed Mediterranean island. If you are looking for a great taverna to taverna itinerary, with expert guidance and some super day-walks, look no further. Set up to work with Thomas Cook and Monarch charter flights into Chania, there are now, for the first time, some very interesting new flight options with easyJet (from Gatwick) and Ryanair (from Glasgow-Prestwick and Stansted). Don't forget to check out each of these airlines when looking for the best deal on flights to Crete. Current Ryanair (Stansted) prices are £130 for CRE.3 and £108 for CRE.4. >> View all Mediterranean Holidays
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Bhutan biking holiday under the GPS microscope
We have started to record our trekking and biking holidays using Garmin GPS technology and have just added the first example to our website of how this amazing information can be used. The GPS devices that we use provide a daily track, with each point on the track accurate to within 5 metres - giving us an incredibly detailed record of the route. Any keen cyclist hoping to tackle Bhutan's Thunder Dragon Ride can now get a much better impression of exactly what is involved by clicking on the links to each daily track, saved on our Garmin Connect site. Check out the distance of each day's ride, together with the elevation profile, the gradient of the ascents (as a percentage) and much more. You can even export the track to view it in astounding detail on Google Earth. >> View Bhutan Ride >> View Bhutan Ride in Garmin Connect
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Countdown to KMF
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Only one week to go!
We're all looking forward to the fun and games that is the Keswick Mountain Festival (16-20 May). Don't forget to check out KE's free informal talks - see link below. Our congratulations go to Anne Bellamy, last month's winner of 2 tickets for the Cameron McNeish talk on Friday 18 May. >> Read more about KE Talks
>> View KMF website
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Extra Tajikistan
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Ultimate Fann Mountains
At the heart of Central Asia, our Ultimate Fann Mountains Trek completes a superb circuit amongst the limestone summits and picturesque lakes of the Pamirs. The August departure (UFT.2) has just a single place remaining so we have added a new date - UFT.2A (8-26 Sep, 2012).
>> View Fann Mountains Trek
>> View trips with new dates
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Women-Only Trek to Ras Deshen
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Making a contribution in Ethiopia
The Siiqqee Women's Development Association is an Ethiopian NGO that works towards the benefit of women, girls and children. You can contribute to this very worthwhile cause by signing up for this private women-only trek through the Simien Mountains to Ras Deshen, Ethiopia's highest peak. KE is handling the logistics of this trip for the non-profit-making, Peaks Foundation charity and the flight exclusive cost of £1815 includes $500 registration fee. You will spend a day with Siiqqee in Addis Ababa during this unique 10-day adventure which departs on 20 Oct, 2012. For more information please contact us.
>> Contact KE Groups Coordinator >> View all holidays in Ethiopia
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Juniper Trust Update
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Ron Kenyon in Kathmandu
This spring, Juniper Trust secretary, Ron Kenyon, travelled to Nepal with KE on a Mera Peak expedition. Whilst in Kathmandu, he paid a visit to Chobar School for Orphaned Children, which has been an ongoing project for many years. This year, with the help of Jersey College, the Trust has raised £3000 to fund the rebuilding of a supporting wall (washed away during monsoon rains) and to provide a new kitchen and sleeping accommodation for the 15 children at the school. The Trust is working to raise £4500 to support the school for the coming year. Click the link below if you'd like to help or for further information about the work of the Juniper Trust. >> View Juniper Trust
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Where in the World?
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Win a Trangoworld Sleepmat
Tell us 'Where in the World' the above image was taken for a chance to win this month's enews prize draw. Provided by Allcord, the Trangoworld Sleep Mat is ideal for anyone seeking a bit of comfort on one of our trekking holidays in Morocco. To be entered in the draw, email us your answer along with the name and address of a friend who would like to receive the new 2012 KE brochure - please also include your own name and address! Last month's prize draw to win a Deuter ACT Trail 32 is Anthony Bain. Congratulations! |
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