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.
Himalaya
- CIWEC Travel Clinic Kathmandu The experts in medical care in Nepal.
- HRA Himalayan Rescue Association Invaluable medical support in mountainous regions.
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.
