Resource Centre

Pre trip information and questions
Trek information: background information on The Mountain Company's treks.
Common questions: answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
Adventure travel: some areas to think about before booking! Please read.

Mountaineering history
As you may have noticed from our itineraries there is a concentration of treks around the three highest mountains in the world: Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga.

This is not only because these regions offer some of the best trekking routes but is also due to their colourful mountaineering history. We believe some knowledge of this can add to your experience while on trek, for more information see the links below:

Mt Everest history
K2 history
Kangchenjunga history

Mt Everest climbing routes
K2 climbing climbing routes
Kangchenjunga climbing routes

Mt Everest expedition photos (from Tibetan northside of Everest)

Useful links
Links page: a number of external links for useful information on environmental & ethical matters, travel & medical advice and places to book international flights.

The Mountain Company newsletters
New Year 2008
Autumn 2007
Summer 2007
New Year 2007
Autumn 2006
New Year 2006
Summer 2005

Trekking and travel insurance
The Mountain Company has teamed up with Endsleigh Insurance, for more information and to obtain an online quote

Chamonix winter skills- pre trekking peaks and passes course
Venue: Chamonix; Dates: April 18 to 20 2008; Cost: £250

For Chamonix course objectives and details

Expedition to Peak Lenin (7,153m) with Mountain Tracks
Dates: Sun 13th Jul to Sat 2nd Aug 2008; Cost £2,995 incl.intl flight

Join Nick Parks from Mountain Tracks on an expedition to climb Peak Lenin. Lenin technically speaking, is a straightforward climb, similar in grade to Mont Blanc or Elbrus nevertheless it is a very high peak so it is by no means an “easy summit”.

For more information on the expedition (external link)

Walk the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt with Mountain Tracks
Dates: 5th to 14th July 2008; 2nd to 11th August 2008; 30th August to 8th September 2008

The Haute Route is one of the world's great multi-day treks. The route links two renowned alpine mountaineering centres, Chamonix and Zermatt. The path passes through majestic scenery and you will enjoy stunning panoramas. The walking is not technically challenging, but you need to be physically well prepared for long days of high-level walking.

For more information on the Haute Route walk (external link)

Pakistan earthquake relief project
The Mountain Company organised a UK wide project to collect warm clothes and tents for the quake victims of Pakistan. Cotswold Outdoor kindly agreed to use all their stores as collection points, for more information

Training tips
Trekking training: advice to help you prepare for a trek.
Mountaineering fitness: tips for getting ready for an expedition.

Altitude and acclimatisation
Information on the effects of altitude and the acclimatisation process.

Articles written by The Mountain Company
Planetfear.com- Climbing 8000m peaks Part 1
Planetfear.com- Climbing 8000m peaks Part 2

Nepal library- collection of books that you can borrow!
The Mountain Company has a growing library of mainly Nepal related books that we can lend to you- click here for the list. Please let us know in advance which ones you would like to borrow and we will bring to the hotel on your arrival to Kathmandu.

FCO Know Before You Go
The Mountain Company is working in partnership with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to ensure that all British travellers are properly prepared when travelling overseas, for more information

Cotswold Outdoor discount scheme for Mountain Company clients
The Mountain Company is delighted to have teamed up with Cotswold Outdoor Ltd, the UK’s most respected retailer of specialist outdoor clothing and equipment, to offer you 15% off* purchases!

Once you have booked your holiday with The Mountain Company we’ll send you a promotional code to quote in-store, online and via mail order.

In all Cotswold Outdoor stores nationwide, online and in their catalogue you’ll find the best clothing and equipment made by The North Face, Berghaus, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardware, Low Alpine, Craghoppers, Sprayway… (the list goes on!) at great prices.

Go to www.cotswoldoutdoor.com to place an order, request a catalogue and for maps and location details of stores nationwide, or order by calling 01666 575 576.

* Excludes books, maps and sale items. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.