Blog Posts for Mountaineering

  • Four great Asian treks

    By Marissa Cooke on Mon, 23/04/2012 - 3:15am , 0 comments

    Asia is incredibly diverse in its landscape and topography – from volcanic ranges and snowy peaks to sun drenched beaches and tropical rainforests.  It’s also home to some of the best, most rewarding and scenic treks the world has to offer.

    Here are four of the best:

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  • Describe this image in one word

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 07/12/2011 - 10:04am , 0 comments

    We posted this incredible picture from Everest Base Camp, Nepal on Facebook recently, and asked people to describe it in one word. We had an overwhelming response, with over 200 people adding their thoughts.

    We've chosen a few to feature in this blog, but to see the rest or add your own, simply "like" us on Facebook and check it out.
     

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  • My home in Provence

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 23/11/2011 - 12:23am , 0 comments

    Stuart Sommers is a professional mountain guide who takes walking tours through his hometown of Provence:

    Trying to describe the essence of Provence to my walking guests is next to impossible. In size it’s about a 3-hour drive across, from the Rhône River to the Italian border, or from the Mediterranean to the Southern Alps.

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  • See the Alps through the eyes of a local

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:23am , 0 comments

    We recently spoke to the operators of our new Walking in the French and Swiss Alps tour, Mark and Carey. They are passionate about the region and excited to offer this experience to Peregrine travellers.

    Hear from Mark and Carey, in their own words, about why this part of the world is so beautiful. Then hurry up and book a trip so you can experience it for yourself!

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  • Feel on top of the world

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 12/10/2011 - 8:21am , 0 comments

    There's nothing quite like strapping on a pair of sturdy boots and setting to hike along well-worn or relatively undiscovered trails.

    A visit to the French and Swiss Alps can offer a spectacular change of scenery, as you fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and see some of the world's most spectacular mountain vistas.

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  • Image of the week: Trekking above Zermatt, Switzerland

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 19/09/2011 - 2:31am , 0 comments

    Last week's image of the week was this stunning picture by Mark Faulkner. It was taken while he was trekking above Zermatt in Switzerland.

    Trip of the week: Walking in the French & Swiss Alps 

    Check out all our new Peregrine Europe adventures for 2012-13.

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  • All your South East Asia questions answered - with expert Stu Lyall

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 31/08/2011 - 9:52am , 1 comments

    We recently held another successful Facebook Q&A session. This time the topic was South East Asia, with our resident expert, Stuart Lyall. 

    Keep an eye out for future Q&A sessions on other destinations by liking us on Facebook, and have your questions handy. Or perhaps you could even offer advice to other travellers. We love to hear from the Peregrine community!

    Here is a summary of the chat:

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  • Himalaya Q&A with trekking guru, Lou Day

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 29/06/2011 - 10:12am , 0 comments

    Our Himalayan trekking guru, Lou Day had a great response to her Facebook Q&A session recently. Loads of Peregrine fans jumped on to ask their burning questions. 

    Here's a summary of what was discussed. If you have any further questions for Lou, just head to Twitter or Facebook to keep the conversation going.

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  • Interview with Jangbu Sherpa

    By Leigh on Fri, 24/06/2011 - 12:12pm , 0 comments

    Not many people can say they’ve spent two hours atop Mt Everest, watching a group of friends paraglide from the summit.

    But one of our local leaders, Jangbu, did just that on 21 May, when he fulfilled a dream five years in the making.

    Listen to this inspirational sherpa describe what it's like to climb Mt Everest for the first time. And find out how you can trek alongside him on a trip of your own.

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  • Eye of the Tiger's Nest

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 24/06/2011 - 9:15am , 2 comments

    Look familiar? It should. Paro Taktsang is Bhutan’s most famous monastery, and was the setting for Bruce Wayne’s ninja training in Batman Begins.

    There’s a lot more to it than that, but as far as beginnings go, it’s a good place to start.

    Commonly known as The Tiger’s Nest, this temple in western Bhutan boasts a pretty colourful history.

    Paro Takstang – The Tiger’s Nest

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  • Ama Dablam in Everest region, Nepal - Image of the Week

    By Leigh on Thu, 23/06/2011 - 12:06pm , 0 comments

    Image of the week: Ama Dablam in Everest region, Nepal, by Ben Naden

    Trip of the week: Everest Base Camp & Kala Patar
    Save 10% off departures from 1 Sep 2011 to 31 December 2011!

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  • How to pack for your trek

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 21/06/2011 - 12:05pm , 0 comments


    Steve Wroe, our Himalaya Destination Manager, gives you a rundown on how and what to pack for your trek:

    When preparing to head off on a trek, packing is usually one of the last things we do.  Despite having packed for trekking/outdoor trips countless times, I still rely on a packing method I learned from a world-renowned trekking guru. Of course lists are good, but what if you forget to put something on the list?

    What sort of trek are we packing for?

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  • Five of the best from Kathmandu

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 20/06/2011 - 12:14pm , 0 comments

    Whether you're in the air or on the ground, Kathmandu provides some of the most breathtaking sights in Nepal. We asked our Nepal Destination Manager Steve Wroe for his top five tips on making the most of magical Kathmandu.

    Delve into the heart of old town

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  • Peregrine leader summits Everest

    By Leigh on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 1:24am , 13 comments

    On 21 May 2011 at 8am one of our local leaders Jangbu reached the summit of Mt Everest. Jangbu has been leading tours in Nepal for us for ten years and is the second Peregrine leader to summit Everest. We decided to quiz Jangbu on his climb to find out what it really takes to reach the top of the world…

    How long have you wanted to summit Everest?
    Climbing Everest was my dream since I started mountaineering in 2006.

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  • Annapurna vs Everest – the definitive guide

    By Paddy Scott on Wed, 15/06/2011 - 10:44am , 5 comments

    The most common question we get asked by travellers interested in a trek in Nepal is: should I go to Annapurna or Everest? So here it is – our guide to which one you should choose for your next trekking adventure.

    Of course it’s not an easy question to answer, as each experience is brilliant, so we’d say try both! But if you are short of time, and have to choose one, we have some pointers to help make your decision a little easier.

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