On top of the world Sep 12, 2009
I explained that a few months earlier we had tackled the then biggest unclimbed mountain face in the world - the South Face of Annapurna 2. Others who had attempted it either tried, survived or died, but on October 10, 1983 four of us stood on the summit, having climbed the South Face. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rescue effort for stranded climber in Pakistan called off Aug 17, 2009
Veteran climber Inaki Ochoa de Olza, 40, died in May 2008 as a result of brain injury on the slopes of the 8,091-metres-high Annapurna. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Nepalese wins highest yearly Qomolangma marathon May 29, 2009
Pandey also said the organizing committee has started working on organizing Annapurna Marathon on June 3 to celebrate the first successful ascent of the over-8000-meter peak Mt. Annapurna by French team under Maurice Herzog in 1950. "Another Marathon which we are working on to hold is Lumbini Marathon. Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha as we all know who showed the world a world of compassion in place of war, fighting and killings in the human society," Pandey said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dr Amin, a professional and a true friend in need Apr 7, 2009
In the past when we were heading to places like Kilimanjaro, Annapurna and Everest base camps in Nepal, we would go for local preparatory treks in Gunung Datuk, Gunung Nong and Gunung Ledang. Klangate in Melawati is also a favourate place to train because the place is near and one could complete the trek up and down within two hours. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fanning the fires Apr 2, 2009
Active fires were recorded in renowned conservation success stories like the Annapurna, Kanchanjunga, Langtang and Makalu Barun national parks. The extent of the loss of flora and fauna is not yet known. (BBC News -- South Asia)
'Accidental' Photographers Show in Salisbury Mar 27, 2009
From there, they jumped to Nepal, spending two months hiking Mount Everest to a section 19,000 feet above sea level, and two months trekking through the mountain region of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Meeting a climbing team from New Zealand led to an invitation to the island by way of Singapore, Jakarta and Southeast Asia. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Nepal singles holiday Mar 1, 2009
You'll get to enjoy Nepal and the Himalayas with local guides and warm Nepalese hospitality taking you to the Annapurna Base Camp ... On day 3 you begin your trek in the Annapurna mountain range, staying at local tea houses along the way ... For several days you'll trek through bamboo forests and rhododendron-covered paths until you reach the Annapurna circuit Sanctuary; a huge amphitheatre enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III and IV and the fish tail... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Walk the dragon's back Feb 24, 2009
Article By: Fiona McIntosh Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:31 Ive hiked many of the worlds best trails: the Annapurna Circuit and well-trodden path to Everest Base Camp, the Milford Track, the Inca Trail and the classic alpine Haute Route from Chamonix to Mont Blanc. But I rate the Drakensberg Traverse as one of the finest of them all. (iAfrica.com)
