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Villagers threshing wheat on Dhaulagiri Circuit trek, Nepal

Environmental and ethical

Himalayan Education Lifeline Project (HELP)- The Mountain Company has recently partnered with HELP, if you have enjoyed visiting the Himalayas and would like to contribute in some way we recommend this good cause! The aim of HELP is to enable young people from poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their employment opportunities through education and in so doing enhance not only their own standard of living, but also that of their extended families and of the wider communities they come from.

The Mountain Company is organising a trek in October 2008 to raise funds for this charity, for more information

http://www.climatecare.org/ purchase CO2 offsets from Climate Care to reduce your impact on the climate from your international flights.

The Mountain Company has partnered with Climate Care to offer clients the option to offset the CO2 from their international flights (£15 to the Himalayas and £13 to Kilimanjaro). We offset all Mountain Company flights too.

http://www.ippg.net/ the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) works to improve the conditions of mountain porters in the tourism industry worldwide. The Mountain Company is a financial supporter of IPPG.
http://www.portersprogress.org/Porters’ Progress was formed by Ben Ayers to save the lives of Nepali mountain porters and their families. They run programs that focus upon keeping porters alive while on the trail and nourished at home.
http://www.snowleopard.org/ The Snow Leopard Trust is a leader in the effort to secure the snow leopard’s future, they have programs in five snow leopard range countries.
http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk/ Tourism Concern works with communities in destination countries to reduce social and environmental problems connected to tourism and with the out-going tourism industry in the UK to find ways of improving tourism so that local benefits are increased.

The Mountain Company is recognised by Tourism Concern as an operator with policies on porter's rights and working conditions, for more information click here

http://www.keepnepal.org/ Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) aims to provide impartial and independent information to travellers, and to ensure the future ecological and cultural prosperity of Nepal.
http://www.foc-uk.com/ Friends of Conservation is a conservation charity that works with local communities across the world to protect their surrounding wildlife and habitats.
Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) aim is to improve working conditions of porters on Kilimanjaro. The Mountain Company's agent for Kilimanjaro climbs is an official partner of KPAP.

International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) The International Mountain Explorers Connection was founded in 1996 in Boulder, Colorado to promote responsible and sustainable connections between travelers and the people of developing mountain regions of the world. IMEC provides and coordinates education, assistance, and cross-cultural experiences for members, volunteers, trekkers, and local communities. The Mountain Company is an IMEC partner for Responsible Travel, for more information on the partnership program

International flights, passports and visas

http://www.maxtravel.co.uk/ Max Travel (ATOL registered) is The Mountain Company's preferred supplier of flights, give Edward a call at 0208 8775770 to get a quote!
http://www.trailfinders.com/
http://www.opodo.co.uk/
http://www.traveljungle.co.uk/a flight comparison website, highly recommended.
Visa Processing and Advisory Services Travcour (UK) have been helping the traveller for over 16 years. They make sure that you have the latest documentation and up to date visa information.
UK Passport Service Online passport application and other passport information.
Lounge Pass Reserve a place in business lounges in airports around the world.

Acclimatisation and medical advice

http://www.altitudecentre.com/shop/aff.php?ref=9&affiliate_banner_id=18 The Altitude Centre provides pre-acclimatisation services and AMS susceptibility testing.
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/world/mm/mm0.htm UIAA Mountain Medicine Centre
http://www.basecampmd.com/expguide/highalt.shtml High Altitude advice from Everest BC clinic
http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/ High Altitude Medicine guide
http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tutorial.htm International Society for Mountain Medicine's High Altitude tutorial
Travel doctor- looking after traveller's health.
http://www.travelpharm.com/- providing travellers with a range of medication and equipment at very competitive prices to make their journey both safer and healthier.

Climbing news and history

http://www.everestnews.com/
http://www.explorersweb.com/
http://www.adventurestats.com/
http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/
Mount Everest: The British Story Everest facts, British on Everest, Everest History, Competition,Autographs, Stamp Covers, and much more!
http://www.summitpost.org
http://www.allclimbing.com/ Climbing news, info and commentary.
MountainDays.net- Mountaineering & Rock Climbing in the UK - Dedicated to mountaineering & rock climbing in the UK. Contains database of all mountains in UK plus climbing routes, gear, weather and comprehensive links directory.

Clothes and equipment

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.

http://www.berghaus.comThe best outdoor gear available. Roland was sponsored by Berghaus on his Kanchenjunga expedition in 2003 and it worked extremely well!
http://www.rab.uk.com/index.html Down and shell garments for extreme conditions.
http://www.tiso.com/ The outdoor clothing and equipment specialist since 1962.
http://www.trekhireuk.com/Trek Hire UK rents top quality trekking equipment to individuals or groups who want to enjoy outdoor life to the full.
http://www.tauntonleisure.com/
http://www.ellis-brigham.com/

Maps and books

Accomodation and courses

International School of Mountaineering since 1965 we have been running the most extensive programme of alpine mountaineering courses available to English-speakers internationally.
Plas y Brenin The National Mountain Centre
http://www.snowdonlodge.co.uk/ Snowdon Lodge is the number one accommodation provider in Wales. It is a quality hostel for all outdoor people and runs special training weekends.
ClimbFrance Rock climbing courses, course and private guiding in France, Sardinia and the UK.

Climbing clubs and climbers' websites

http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/ The Alpine Club is the world’s first mountaineering club founded in 1857 and is Britain’s only national club for Alpinists.
http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/ An eclectic climbers’ organisation steeped in history, among other things! It is based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
http://www.climbers-club.co.uk/
http://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/
http://www.stmc.info/ Southern Trekking & Mountaineering Club
http://www.tomclowes.com/ Mountaineering lectures, for corporate, schools and charities.
http://www.mennoboermans.nl/
http://www.themmc.org.uk Marylebone Mountaineering Club warmly welcomes walkers, mountaineers and climbers of all standards. They have around 100 members which means it is easy to get to know just about everyone in the club.

Travel sites and other

http://www.caledoniahilltreks.com/ -guided hill walking/trekking business in Scotland offering adventure trips in the great outdoors, including the Scottish Highlands.

Social Networking Site: Get Motivated, Make New Friends & Take Part in Activities MotivatingMates.com is a social networking site designed to get you motivated, make new friends and take part in activities like running, climbing, golf, language swap, social/fundraising events etc. Record your goals, share motivational tips, create your own clubs, groups and multi media albums and plan the year ahead with the 'What's on Who's Going?' calendar of events. URL: http://www.motivatingmates.com/
pnwhikes.com has information on 148 hikes covering 1279.85 miles of trails in Pacific Northwest, USA.
Wildearth Adventures Trekking adventures in Canada, unique small group adventure holidays in Canada, trekking in remote wilderness in Canada and much more
GetAbroad Adventure Travel -an adventure travel webzine with travek features, writing, photography, tour operator directory, accommodation links, flight links, destination guides and lots, lots more.
http://www.extremedreams.co.uk/
Travel Reviews- Real travel is the best place to find and share travel advice, travel blogs, reviews, maps, trip tineraries, travel photos and travel.
The Globetrotters Club, the ultimate travel club- The Globetrotters Club is a international network for independent travellers around the world. If you'd like to join us, receive our bimonthly newsletter and membership listing offering hospitality, information and advice.
www.pinnaclebuildingprojects.co.uk Set up to meet the increasing demand for honest and reliable tradesmen in London's residential sector, we pride ourselves on supplying our clients with quality personnel, a professional approach and excellent service.
http://www.tonertopup.com/TonerTopup supplies toner refills for laser printers, fax and copiers from the UK.