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On this trek we also have a chance to visit a Resource Replacement Project funded by us with the kind support of many of our trekkers. The purpose of this project is to help enable some of the villages in Upper Manang to manage their own wood resources. We has funded the training of local villagers from this region and now funds them to manage tree nurseries. Currently in its early stages, the plan is to be able to transplant the saplings into common land owned by the whole village. This common land is protected from the ravages of the local sheep and goats and will we hope supply a renewable resource of wood for the benefit of the whole village. For every person booking on this holiday. We donate £10 towards the funding of this project per booking.
All the hotels, transport, lodges and tourism services that we use are locally owned, we employ a large team of local staff. We our a member of the IPPG, the International porter protection group. This body was formed to protect the interests of porters against unscrupulous trekking companies and private trekkers and to raise the awareness amongst trekkers for the need to ensure porters welfare.
We have at our UK offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism.
Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit!
The three founders of this adventure company drove from London to Kathmandu in 1974 on an itinerary they made up as they went along, ending with a hike up to Everest Base Camp. Believing activity holidays offer you greater insight into a country, they set up as trekking tour operators. The staff all come from adventurous backgrounds, have led dozens of trips all over the world and have collectively climbed Kilimanjaro over 100 times. Whether you want a hardcore trek or a softer experience, rest assured your guide will have the expertise to take you firmly out of your comfort zone.
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