We hope that you will find these links useful:
Mountaineering
- BAIML: British Association of International Leaders Find out about the International Mountain Leader qualification.
- Mountain Weather Information Service Excellent weather forecasts for UK mountain locations.
Flights to Italy and Morocco
- Jet2 Flights to Italy
- Easy Jet Flights to Italy and Morocco.
- Ryan Air Flights to Italy and Morocco.
- Royal Air Maroc Flights to Morocco.
Himalaya
- CIWEC Travel Clinic Kathmandu The experts in medical care in Nepal.
- HRA Himalayan Rescue Association Invaluable medical support in mountainous regions.
- IPPG International Porter Protection Group Supports the rights of porters.
Travel advice
- Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Useful advice but typically very cautious.
- Fit for Travel Excellent source of country-specific health advice.
Equipment suppliers
- Stanfords Maps and Travel Book Shop The UK’s most comprehensive selection of travel books and maps.
- Cotswold Outdoor Comprehensive selection of outdoor kit. High street and online stores.
- George Fisher Online shope and Keswick based store for quality outdoor kit.
- Needle Sports Trekking and climbing kit from this Keswick based store with an online shop.
- Kit hire For when you don’t want or need to buy everything from new.
Lake District accommodation Recommended accommodation for those wanting to spend time training in the mountains of the UK Lake District
- Nab Cottage Guest House, Rydal near Ambleside Quite simply one of the most special places on earth. Miss this one out at your peril!
- Kendal Hostel One of the most friendly hostels I’ve ever stayed in.
