Entries filed under 'trekking'

Live from Rural Nepal: Giving Thanks in the Middle Himalaya

To experience life amid remote settings, on the paths of ancient cultures and inside the homes of strangers, to venture far outside one's comfort zone – this will change a person. At the very least it will certainly give you something to write home about. An REI colleague of mine, Jessica, just sent us this dispatch from rural Nepal, where she is currently taking REI Adventures' Nepal's Royal Trek. Read her story below: "'Wait, where are you going?' This was most often the response I got when ...

Posted by Liz Bee on November 30, 2011 4:40 PM & Tagged Middle Himalaya, REI Adventures, Travel, nepal and trekking | permalink | Comments



New REI Adventures Outing Earns "Trip of the Year" Honors

Wow, our new Everest Lodge to Lodge Trek was chosen by Outside magazine as one of just ten “2011 Trips of the Year!” As the editors of Outside put it, this trip "lets you see the top of the world without the circus of Base Camp." This is REI Adventures' 25th year of taking guests into the Everest region, so Outside magazine's recognition of our new, off-the-beaten path itinerary is a true honor for us. We can't help but agree, of course, that this is an amazing journey to one of the world’s ...

Posted by andrewk on March 4, 2011 2:10 PM & Tagged Everest, Hiking, Outside magazine, REI Adventures, Travel, award, nepal and trekking | permalink | Comments



Three Common Mistakes Nepal Trekkers Should Avoid

Have you ever considered trekking in the Everest region or other areas of Nepal? Whether you choose a spring trek for resplendent rhododendron displays or a classic fall date for crisp, clear views of the world’s highest peaks, it's sure to be a memorable journey. Justin, an REI Adventures Nepal program manager, shares three of the most common mistakes of Nepal trekkers and offers the following tips: 1. Tight Flight Connections When traveling in Nepal, understand that “plenty of time” is a ...

Posted by andrewk on June 11, 2010 12:10 PM & Tagged Everest, REI Adventures, Travel, adventure travel, nepal and trekking | permalink | Comments



Where Will You Go Next?

Where next? Friends often ask me for suggestions when planning their next adventure travel vacation. Travel trends are always changing and the best choices largely depend on a traveler’s personal interests and schedule. Are you looking for world-class hiking with spectacular views? A trip that incorporates a variety of different muscle-powered activities? Your favorite activity combined with cultural immersion? Perhaps you just want to get away for the weekend for a change of scenery and dose ...

Posted by andrewk on April 22, 2010 4:06 PM & Tagged Cambodia, Croatia, Cycling, Everest, Galapagos Islands, Hiking, Laos, Macchu Picchu, REI Adventures, Travel, backpacking, belize, kayaking, nepal, peru, san juan islands, trekking, vacation and yellowstone | permalink | Comments