MEET THE ARCHITECT BEHIND THE WORLD'S NEWEST, MOST EXCITING TREK

Due to the popularity of our first show (now full) we have put on this second show at Cotswold Outdoor!

This evening with Robin Boustead will inspire you to undertake a truly extraordinary trek. The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) will be the longest and highest alpine walking track in the world, winding its way between the tallest mountains and most remote communities on the planet. While it covers more than 4,500km from Namche Barwa in Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, only the Nepal section has been thoroughly walked and mapped thanks to explorer Robin Boustead, who has spent the last seven years documenting the GHT. In 2011, we will be offering a series of challenging treks that make up the GHT from Kangchenjunga in the far east to Saipal in the far west. Adding to the enormous appeal of the beautiful and varied scenery along the trail is the contact with some of Nepal’s most isolated villages where traditions and lifestyles are centuries old. The World Expeditions inaugural GHT trek will be offered as either a continuous 160 day challenging trek or broken down into smaller components that can be achieved over an extended period. Crossing the backbone of the Himalaya will mean lots of ups and downs and plenty of pass crossings, some of them in excess of 6,000 metres.

About Robin

Born in the UK and living in Sydney, Robin Boustead, has established the GHT in Nepal using his twenty years of Himalayan trekking experience. The Great Himalaya Trail – A Pictorial Guide and associated works are the result of a 7 year project (beginning 2002) by Robin to plan, walk, map and then disseminate information about the Great Himalaya Trail

Since 1992, Robin has researched new trekking routes in some of the remotest mountain regions of Nepal before completing a full traverse over two seasons; the post-monsoon of 2008 and pre-monsoon of 2009. His epic journey took a total of 6 months on the trail, and on both treks he lost over twenty percent of his body weight.

Nepal was the first country he completed, believing that it is the easiest for other trekkers to duplicate. Over the next 2 years, Robin plans to complete some sections in Tibet, and all of Bhutan, India and Pakistan. He will also try to get back to Nepal to do some further research in the Far-West of the country.

Our friends at Cotswold are offering a special 20% saving on the night for those who attend the show.

THIS SHOW IS FULL. PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR SECOND SHOW AT COTSWOLD OUTDOOR ON THE 21ST SEPTEMBER.

MEET THE ARCHITECT BEHIND THE WORLD'S NEWEST, MOST EXCITING TREK

This evening with Robin Boustead will inspire you to undertake a truly extraordinary trek. The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) will be the longest and highest alpine walking track in the world, winding its way between the tallest mountains and most remote communities on the planet. While it covers more than 4,500km from Namche Barwa in Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, only the Nepal section has been thoroughly walked and mapped thanks to explorer Robin Boustead, who has spent the last seven years documenting the GHT. In 2011, we will be offering a series of challenging treks that make up the GHT from Kangchenjunga in the far east to Saipal in the far west. Adding to the enormous appeal of the beautiful and varied scenery along the trail is the contact with some of Nepal’s most isolated villages where traditions and lifestyles are centuries old. The World Expeditions inaugural GHT trek will be offered as either a continuous 160 day challenging trek or broken down into smaller components that can be achieved over an extended period. Crossing the backbone of the Himalaya will mean lots of ups and downs and plenty of pass crossings, some of them in excess of 6,000 metres.

About Robin

Born in the UK and living in Sydney, Robin Boustead, has established the GHT in Nepal using his twenty years of Himalayan trekking experience. The Great Himalaya Trail – A Pictorial Guide and associated works are the result of a 7 year project (beginning 2002) by Robin to plan, walk, map and then disseminate information about the Great Himalaya Trail

Since 1992, Robin has researched new trekking routes in some of the remotest mountain regions of Nepal before completing a full traverse over two seasons; the post-monsoon of 2008 and pre-monsoon of 2009. His epic journey took a total of 6 months on the trail, and on both treks he lost over twenty percent of his body weight.

Nepal was the first country he completed, believing that it is the easiest for other trekkers to duplicate. Over the next 2 years, Robin plans to complete some sections in Tibet, and all of Bhutan, India and Pakistan. He will also try to get back to Nepal to do some further research in the Far-West of the country.

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An essential night of information for those considering their first steps into mountaineering. This special evening will be presented by Tim Macartney-Snape, Australia's best known mountaineer and an inspiring World Expeditions leader, who is in London for a limited time only. 

Tim was one of the first Australian's to climb Everest, however it is perhaps his second ascent of Everest - his Sea to Summit expedition, where he travelled unaided from the Bay of Bengal (sea level) to the roof of the world - which has captured world wide acclaim. Tim has a deep interest, respect and knowledge of the natural history of the Himalaya and its people, which he shares with participants on his treks and climbs to provide the ultimate mountain travel experience.

In 2011 Tim plans to lead an exploratory trek in the Karakoram range in Pakistan. 

Don't miss this special evening - reserve your seat now.

Porters Progress UK annual fund raising lecture

The world renowned Canadian multi-sport mountain athlete, Will Gadd – whose legendary exploits have included setting some of the hardest mixed ice climbing routes in the world – shares the angst of the 21^st century climber.

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