Island Peak with Tim Mosedale

In the past few years Nepal has made the news due to a variety of different political and diplomatic incidents. Despite these hiccoughs Nepal in general, and the popular trekking regions in particular, have actually remained very safe areas for travellers and mountaineers. On a particularly poignant note the Maoists have specifically said that tourists are not a target (they realise the benefits of our trade and custom. Without the annual influx of tourists the entire Nepalese economy will suffer, which will undoubtedly be detrimental to the way the population feels about the Maoists and cause a backlash).

Bearing in mind that we have the IRA, riots, national strikes,flooding, BSE, Foot and Mouth, warm beer and The Spice Girls - if a tourist were to ask you if the UK is safe to visit what would you say?...

By the same token Nepal is still a safe country to travel to if you go to the safe areas. And you can rest assured that The Khumbu is about as safe as you get.

If the situation were to become so serious that our government were to decree that Nepal was not safe for us to travel to then naturally the trip will need to be postponed or cancelled.

Go to Foreign and Commonwealth advice page

Extensions

If you wish to extend your stay with a visit to Chitwan National Park, a rafting trip, bungee jump, mountain biking, cultural tour of Bhaktapur, or whatever takes your fancy, then please ask for details and I can advise accordingly.

Why timmosedale.co.uk?

o I provide a personal service throughout - from your initial contact to standing on top of our mountain. To that end you will not be getting conflicting advice from someone in an office who hasn't actually been there, as happens with many trekking companies.

o I am a full member of The Association of Mountaineering Instructors and a qualified instructor holding my Mountain Instructors Award, Winter ML, and current 1st aid certificate appropriate to the outdoors and wilderness environment. This is quite a rare amongst trek leaders, many of whom are totally unqualified - but that is not to say that they are not good at their jobs.

o Since I have no office, admin staff, brochures and general business overheads I can offer quality treks at very competitive prices. I use the same in-country agents as many of the big trekking companies and so you can be assured that the quality will be the same. The difference is that with me you will be getting incredible value for money.

o With my experience working at Needlesports in Keswick, and having conducted a number of gear reviews for On The Edge magazine, I can advise you quite specifically on what gear and equipment is appropriate for your trip.

o Lastly, I am an active year round climber and mountaineer, have trekked numerous times in the Khumbu and successfully climbed and guided on Lobuche East (5 times), Pokalde (7 times), Island Peak (8 times), Mera Peak (twice) and Ama Dablam (6 times). I also have numerous Alpine seasons and Scottish winters, and close to two thousand rock climbs under my belt as well as over 50 1st ascents in Greenland. Most recently I summited Everest from the North side (2005) as well as Cho Oyu (6th highest in the world in 2006). You are in experienced, safe and qualified hands.

Any Questions?

If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me by e mailing me on climb@timmosedale.co.uk or telephone 017687 71050 or 07980 521079

If I don't get back to you straight away then I probably haven't been able to access e mails. I always make a point of replying to any queries so please make sure that your e mail address or contact number is included for me to reply to.

Added Value for YOU

Once you have signed up for the trip, and paid a deposit, I will be available to come and meet you to discuss the trip in more detail if you require (mainland UK - free if within 100 miles of Keswick, £10 supplement per 100 miles thereafter, elsewhere please ask for cost). Alternatively you can arrange to come to The Lakes and we can meet up there.

I will give a 20% discount on instruction fees for any winter days out (minimum 2 days) and a 15% discount on instruction fees for any summer climbing / instruction days for anyone who has paid a deposit for the trip.

For any kit and equipment requirements a discount of up to 20% is available for a group order that is coordinated through me. Please see the kit list or ask for further details.

You can call or e mail me anytime and I will be available to answer your questions.

And lastly it will be me who is your personal contact from initial enquiry to post expedition pizza in Kathmandu - which means continuity.

In the meantime 'Live the dream'

Yours - Tim Mosedale