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A unique chance to be part of the first ascent in 2015
This is the launch of a unique opportunity to make the first recorded ascent of Mukot Peak, a 6000 metre summit in the Nepal Himalaya, with experienced KE climbing leader, Ade Summers. Starting in the far West of Nepal at the remote airstrip of Jhupal we will trek through the spectacular Tarap and Barbung Valleys, to a base camp above Mukot Village in one of the least visited corners of Nepal. From here we will make a complete traverse of Mukot Peak (6087m) by its north and south ridges leading to a camp in the 'Hidden Valley' behind Dhaulagiri. We end this unique adventure with a crossing of the Dhampus Pass to Jomsom in the Kali Gandakhi Valley, thereby also completing a fantastic trekking traverse of Lower Dolpo. There are just 12 places available on this 22 day adventure which starts on 3rd October 2015. >> Read more about Mukot Peak
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30 Years and 30 Summits
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Which is the best climbing peak?
Over the last 30 years we have built up an outstanding collection of climbing holidays that will take you to the world's most spectacular mountain ranges. Our climbing trips usually involve the ascent of snow-covered peaks where climbing ropes, ice axes and other items of mountaineering equipment may be used. Our range stretches from big mountains in the Himalayas, like Mera Peak, to Aconcagua the highest peak in the Southern Hemisphere and Mount Khuiten rising above the Mongolian Steppe. There are also unusual peaks such as Hvannadalshnukur in Iceland, as well as a number of Alpine classics, including Mont Blanc. >> From highest to lowest - Our top summits
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Holiday of the Month
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Moroccan Magic - A Family Adventure
We asked KE Product Manger Kit Wilkinson why this holiday made it to the hot spot this month: "This 1-week trip excellently blends the Atlas Mountains and Atlantic Coast. We bake bread Berbe-style, experience a traditional Moroccan 'hammam', walk in the foothills, overnight in hotels with swimming pools, explore souks in old town Essaouira, learn to surf in the Atlantic, ride camels on the beach and we even relax in beautiful gardens for a practical lesson in Islamic calligraphy." If those activities don't take your family's fancy but Morocco does - try our family holidays: Atlas to the Atlantic and Camels on the Beach. |
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Sizzling Summer Inspiration
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To Europe and Beyond!
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Claim Your Free Copy
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Women's Cycling Magazine
To celebrate the Tour du France next month Women's Cycling are giving KE enews subscribers a free copy of their latest issue. Whether you're a cycling commuter or you ride the trails at the weekends the experts at Women's Cycling Magazine have the advice you need to help you choose your first bike or how to build your endurance, speed and enjoyment. Every issue includes fitness, nutrition, kit, ride routes and maintenance, plus real life inspirational stories and travel ideas. Did you know KE offer 41 cycling holidays in a full range of grades for all abilities? Gentle riders should try: Feel the burn on our: High Trails of Macedonia - MB Fat Tyre Be Queen of the Mountain on the: Pyrenees Raid - Road Cycling |
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From Basecamp to Namche Bazaar
"On a rainy Tuesday morning in March, I was asked by director Tim Greening whether I'd like to accompany KE's annual Tenzing- Hillary Mount Everest Marathon trekking holiday in Nepal and compete in the marathon myself. As a regular runner, I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity so of course, I immediately said yes, however as the initial excitement began to ware off, I started to think... Can I really be ready for the World's Highest Marathon in just two months?!" - My Mt Everest Training Blog KE travel consultant Angela Davies has just completed a snow covered Everest Marathon in 7 hrs 16 min, coming in as the 3rd female international runner and is currently on her way home. We'll give you a full update of her marathon and visit to the P.R.A.N Juniper Trust project in Nepal in July's eNews. The race was dominated by Nepapali runners with Sudip Kalung the winner in a remarkable 3 hrs 52 min! Feeling inspired? Bookings are open for the 2015 and 2016 Tenzing-Hillary Mount Everest Marathon race. |
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New holidays added to the KE Collection this month.
 It's time for the eNews exclusives, where we announce brand new holidays set up for 2015 which have just become live on our website...
TREKKING - Red Hot Chile - Trek the Atacama Desert Explore one of the most unusual environments on the earth, the Atacama Desert, and scale the mysterious Licancabur Volcano (5920m). CRUISE - Arctic Highlights - Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland Explore the stark beauty of the Arctic and see and learn about the unique wildlife and geology during the daily lectures on board MS Expedition.  DISCOVERY - The Great Buddha Trail
Sunrise over the Himalayas, hotels with spas and pools and discover the key places of Buddha's life. This is the amazing sites of Nepal, off the tourist track. SNOWSHOEING - Northern Lights Snowshoe Safari An introduction to Sweden and snowshoeing, staying in remote log cabins in one of the BEST locations to see the Northern Lights. >> View all brand new for 2015 holidays |
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Garmin Prize Draw
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The competition winner...
Thank you to everybody who entered our GarminGPSMap64s competition both online and at the Keswick Mountain Festival last month. We randomly selected a name from the hundreds of entries we received and we're happy to announce Mr M Bentley from Yorkshire, UK, was our winner!! >> Garmin GPSMap64s
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iporter Returns
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Porters get paid what?
Rob Fraser has just returned from experiencing life as a porter on our Classic Everest Basecamp trek and I expect we all want to know, how tough was it? What is it like carrying 35 kilos day after day, and would you ever repeat it? Rob gives us a brief insight into what happened. >> Rob's iporter project
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Inspired by KE trip
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The fall of Gaddafi
Browen Griffiths experienced adventure + when she joined a KE holiday to Libya in 2011. Gaddafi's regime fell whilst on trek and our group were airlifted out of the desert. As a result she wrote a book about Libya and we have a couple of copies to give away if you want to drop into our office. >> A Bird in the House
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Go Private With Your Friends
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The perfect trip for your group or club
KE has 30 years experience setting up independent travel itineraries for groups of friends, families, charities, cycling and walking clubs, uni groups and corporate trips. Don't just take our word for it, repeat client Mrs Angela Bone booked a private departure for her group of friends on KE's Madeira Walking Week in October 2013:
"We had a fantastic holiday walking in Madeira, it was a pleasure to book again with KE and we would certainly recommend this trip to anyone. This was our third trip with KE and we are already considering our next KE adventure!" Angela Bone.
>> Learn more about Private Groups with KE
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Win a ACT Trail 32 Backpack
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Enter our monthly eNews competition
We're offering you the chance to win a ACT Trail 32 litre backpack courtesy of Deuter. This pack retails at £99 and is perfect for many trekking, climbing and cycling holidays. The two-way zip on the front allows direct access to well-buried items, tough 3D AirMesh covering fabric provides climate control and the flexible Delrin® Aircontact back system construction fits any shape of back comfortably. To enter, simply click the link below and recommend a friend to receive our brochures and monthly eNews (don't forget to ask their permission first). May's winner of Fizan Compact 4 Trekking Poles worth £65 was Jak Radice from Wales, UK.
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