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Treatment of Severe Frostbite ...

2011-02-16T12:20:00.006Z

Reach Summit, partner of the Ifremmont Institute and Dr Emmanuel Cauchy | www.rechsummit.comA Controlled Trial of a Prostacyclin and rt-PA in the Treatment of Severe Frostbite Many alternatives have been proposed for the treatment of frostbite: hemodilution, platelet-aggregation inhibitors, low-molecular-weight heparin, alpha-adrenergic vasodilators, calcium-channel inhibitors, nonsteroidal

Environmental message

2011-01-13T16:21:00.004Z

www.reachsummit.com REACH SUMMIT® is committed to respecting and protecting the ecosystems. We keep our camps as clean as possible to preserve nature’s beauty. We are very much aware that we should leave no traces on the mountain to maintain the fragile ecosystems undamaged. Being environmentally responsible is also a commitment.The video is about the beauty of the mountains... but it also has an

Are the glaciers melting in the Himalayas?

2010-12-13T21:03:00.009Z

www.reachsummit.com | Everest Base Camp trek holidaysThe glaciers are changing, even in altitude. What are the effects of climate change on the ecological environment in the Himalayas? Check this video with impressive photos of the shape of glaciers few years back... and now!When I trek to Everest Base Camp, every year I can notice an increase of the number of tiny lakes that has formed along the

'No Picnic on Mount Kenya', The Book

2010-12-05T16:20:00.016Z

www.reachsummit.com |Climb Mt Kenya at affordable priceI read that book few year ago when I was on my way to Mt Kilimanjaro. A very refreshing story about a very reckless mission: 3 detainees intend to climb Mt Kenya after they escape their camp in Africa during the 2WW. Descriptions are very realistic and the climbing challenge is pushing those guys to their limits.A book to recommend, easy to

Climbing: the rope factory

2010-12-02T23:33:00.005Z

www.reachsummit.com | climbing and trekking holidaysGet an insight of how climbing ropes are made. Let's get into the heart of a rope factory. Always very impressive!Sterling Rope Factory Visit 2010 from Joey Kinder on Vimeo.

ELIA, the climbing helmet for Women by Petzl

2010-11-26T01:04:00.006Z

www.reachsummit.com | Treks in the Himalayas...I've always thought that using a helmet when climbing was mandatory for safery but it is such a pain to wear on the route. Never stays in place. Long hair never fit in it. Chinstrap cutting my throat... well not really convenient to wear.Then I discovered that Petzl had designed a Helmet for women: the ELIA helmet. Looks great and comfortable. Easy

How dirty is Everest?

2010-11-23T23:00:00.013Z

Reach Summit | www.reachsummit.comHow dirty is Everest? Each year the question is raised when Mt Everest attracts thousands of climbers and trekkers. The below article shows the today's reality about Everest environmental issues with a comment from Reach Summit. "The Everest Clean up Debate""Both Sky and BBC news recently featured reports of an Everest clean up expedition where “20 people

Mt Kilimanjaro vs Everest Base Camp

2010-11-21T16:04:00.010Z

www.reachsummit.com | Kilimanjaro climb and Everest Base Camp trekAt first glance, what does those two destinations get in common? Well apparently nothing as Mt Kilimanjaro stands in Africa, Northern Tanzania at the border with Kenya and Everest Base Camp lies (on the most popular route) in Nepal.Well, because of altitude, and its effects on the body,some similarities can be found though.Mt

The Erotic Wooden art in Nepal

2010-02-24T06:30:00.011Z

www.reachsummit.com | Cultural discovery Tour of Kathmandu Valley _ copying, rewriting or any use of the below article is forbidden. We are pleased to share but you need a written agreement from us beforehand.All over Nepal on the struts of Hindu temples and pagodas of the early Buddhist period you can see richly detailed wood carvings, depicting scenes of a very erotic nature. Some temples

Thangka, A little bit about Ancient Tibetan paintings

2010-01-30T05:59:00.006Z

www.reachsummit.com |travel to Nepal and Tibet . _ copying, rewriting or any use of the below article is forbidden. We are pleased to share but you need a written agreement from us beforehand.When visiting Tibet you can’t fail to notice the beautiful Thangka paintings that hang from monasteries and home altars across the region. These paintings are full of information about Buddhism and the

Video : Ice Festival

2010-01-21T04:38:00.003Z

www.reachsummit.comaaaaahhh, If only I could climb along ice like this ! Well, enjoy the pros ...Sam Elias finishing second at 2010 Ouray Ice Festival climbing comp from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.

The impact of Glacier Retreat in the Himalayas

2010-01-16T09:41:00.007Z

www.reachsummit.com | Expedition organiser _ copying, rewriting or any use of the below article is forbidden. We are pleased to share but you need a written agreement from us beforehand.We often hear about glacier retreat but why is it important for people who live near the thousands of glaciers studded across the Himalayas?Well, these glaciers store more ice than anywhere else on Earth except

Is the Everest Base Camp trek a challenging Adventure ?

2009-12-28T04:41:00.010Z

www.reachsummit.com | We organise Everest Base Camp trek with the suitable acclimatization program to make your trip a success. Everest has always been a fascinating land for trekkers as well as for climbers. Since 1953 when Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary crossed the Khumbu Valley for their historic climb to the top of Everest, the trail has remained one of the most popular destinations in

Be part of our Charity Trek in Nepal

2009-12-22T15:23:00.019Z

www.reachsummit.com | Join our Dental Charity Trek in Nepal with Smilehigh. We have planned a Dental Charity Trek in Nepal in 2010. This is a great adventure experience towards remote local villages. You follow dental professionals to treat children, you set up a basic dental clinic and follow Dr Mingma Sherpa and his team.We welcome every trekker that wish to be involved in the Charity project

How to Choose a Backpack for Trekking Trips ?

2009-12-21T13:07:00.015Z

www.reachsummit.com | your trip organiser for amazing trips to Everest Base Camp and KilimanjaroHoliday time is coming up. You've booked a nice trekking trip and you are ready to gear up for your next adventure challenge.Whatever destination or altitude, travelling light is essential to make your trip an enjoyable moment. But choosing the right backpack is sometimes a tough task. However if you

Kilimanjaro climbing tips to increase your chance to get to the summit.

2009-12-15T11:55:00.020Z

www.reachsummit.com | Climb Kilimanjaro with extra acclimatization days and experienced team to attemp the summit in full safety.Why climbing Kilimanjaro ? What attracts thousands of trekkers to that amazing mountain ? The beauty of the landscapes or the sportive challenge ? Kilimanjaro offers both !Kilimanjaro is the Africa's highest trekking peak with the closest glaciers to the equator. It is

The Everest fragile ecosystem invites itself at the Copenhagen UN climate conference

2009-12-12T16:11:00.016Z

www.reachsummit. com | We provide high-altitude mountain expeditions in Nepal and Tibet. What could be the link between the UN climate conference in Copenhagen and the beauties of the Himalayas ? Surely the climate change. Trekking and climbing in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan or any other places around the Himlayas give you a real insight of the consequences of a rise of temperatures.All the asian south

New rules to enter Tibet

2009-09-23T01:02:00.008+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | adventure for passionate travellersNew rules and regulations had just been released to regulate the number of tourists visiting Tibet. Border is closed till 8th October 2009. Border will then be re-opened to welcome trekkers and climbers. Please, find futher details on the IHT article.International Herald Tribune article >I will update the blog with the lastest info for

Salomon, my running favorite ...

2009-09-10T02:21:00.007+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | trips designed for passionate travellersRunning is part of my daily training to always be fit while trekking and climbing. At 6:30 every morning, the soft buzz of my mobile wakes me up. As usual, it is grey outside - I am still in London for few more weeks - but my running session is waiting for me. A large cup of chocolate with milk topped with brown sugar, two slides of

Mt Kilimanjaro Photo Book, diamonds are forever !

2009-08-27T22:19:00.015+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | Climb KilimanjaroMt Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa !A splendid photographic insight of the Machame climbing route alongside Caroline Letrange. From golden tones of grassy valleys to the blazing clouds from the altitude glaciers, the book is a superb illustrated adventure of a journey to the unique beauty of this majestic mountain.Caroline Letrange's selection of her best

Up and Down !

2009-07-07T21:00:00.029+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | our mountain trips for travel passionates.When getting to high altitude, climbers have to face low oxygen level and harsh weather. Combined with fatigue and the toughness of mountain routes, having the right gear is essential. Insulation, lightweight and compressibility are the required properties to always be safe and warm in high altitude.Down filling gear are the choice

Highest Cricket Match at Everest Base Camp : photo showcase

2009-06-23T10:08:00.010+01:00

What an idea ? Only insane or genius minds could have imagined such an event ... the highest cricket match in the world at the feet of Everest. Last may a bunch of enthusiastic players (in fact 15 per team + the support and cheering team) played the most ambitious cricket match between Team Tenzing and Team Hillary. Gorak Shep (last village below Everest Base Camp from Nepal side) was turned

Training indoor for mountains ? Get treadmill addicted.

2009-06-23T00:54:00.014+01:00

Reach Summit | www.reachsummit.com | Mountain climbing peaks in everest regionMost of us have no time to train. No time to get climbing in altitude. Having a city life really plays havoc on our everyday training to tackle altitude peaks. Gym is always the best way to remain fit and increase stamina before climbing mountains. Running on treadmill is sometimes one of the best solution to keep on

Gore-Tex technology to always keep you dry in the outdoors

2009-06-05T06:01:00.014+01:00

Reach Summit | www.reachsummit.com | Tailor made trips for Adventure seekers.Goretex is a patented micro-porous membrane designed for outdoor activities and developped to provide waterproofness, breathbility, durability, and lightweight to all manufactured garment.Looking to hike in a windy, wet and cold weather ? the Goretex lining shell is the right choice to stay warm and dry. The membrane

Ice Axe : Stopping a slide with the self arrest technique

2009-05-28T23:20:00.013+01:00

www.reachsummit.comThe ice axe is indispensable in mountaineering walk and choosing the right one is as important as having the right crampons to suit the mountain terrain. Long ice axe can be used as walking sticks to provide more stability on icy routes. It is also a useful security tool to stop a slide on any type of snow slopes. As soon as you slide, strongly grab the head of your axe,

Bad weather on Everest

2009-05-27T14:27:00.010+01:00

After a slight lull in the snowfall last week that enables climbers to reach the summit of Everest, EBC is now experiencing heavy snowfall.The weather keeps on deteriorating each day and no sign of improvement is expected. Hundreds of climbers are stuck either at EBC or in Lhukla waiting to catch their flight back to Kathmandu. All flights from Lukla have been cancelled and 300 - or more -

Summit Everest : Walk, Fat Boy, walk !

2009-01-02T00:44:00.019Z

When you tackle the slopes of Everest (South), bear in mind that distances between camps require that you remain fit, well-trained and mentally prepared to achieve long days of strenuous walk. If altitude sickness does not kick in too early ...Base Camp to Camp 1 > +/- 4 hoursCamp 1 to Camp 2 > +/- 5/6 hoursCamp 3 to Camp 4 > +/- 8/10 hoursCamp 4 to Summit > +/- 12/14 hours + descent +/- 6

Altitude Mountain Sickness : when altitude makes me sick !

2008-12-28T23:06:00.018Z

Reach Summit | www.reachsummit.com | Tailor made trips for Adventure seekersAltitude sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) affects the body in low air pressure conditions in high altitudes where atmospheric pressure conditions is lower than at sea level. A change in weather or temperature affects barometric pressure and the level of oxygen molecules available in the air you breathe

EVEREST 2009 | Clear garbage from Everest next year

2008-12-16T12:59:00.007Z

Reach Summit | Trip organiser, on Everest in 2009All Everest expedition Teams are now moving to South Side in 2009. According to recent news, China has planned to clean Everest from all garbage preventing all expeditions from organising climbing trips next year. Even big companies that were used to run through Tibet are now moving to South via Nepal through the Khumbu Valley.Read what the Tibet

NEPAL | Monsoon season, singing in the rain !

2008-12-11T19:23:00.007Z

www.reachsummit.com | Tailor-Made trips for Adventure seekers From mid-may till mid-september in southern Asia, the moist air coming from the Indian Ocean gets through the sub-continent covering India, Nepal, Buthan and all the countries of the region of heaving rain shouwers and storms. These air masses slidding up to the North are stopped by the impressive himalayan range living tibet and the

NEWS | Everest Expedition 2009, we climb from South Side (Nepal)

2008-12-11T04:46:00.014Z

Shadow of Everest at the back -View from Kala Pattar| Khumbu Valley | NepalUncertainties on the Tibet Side this year (due to Chinese restrictions) urged Reach Summit to change its plan and re-route the expedition through Nepal.We are happy to have sorted out all transfers and to inform you that the expedition planned from the Khumbu Valley is fully operationnal. Thank you to the climbers who

NEWS | Torch on top of Everest !

2008-05-15T20:35:00.007+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | specialises in trips in the HimalayasThe Olympic torch reaches the summit of Everest in very bad weather conditions with no visibility, strong winds and temperatures of -30°C ! A special torch had been designed to burn in the very thin air. "Tashi Delek" [ hello or best wishes in Tibetan ] to the whole team as the last relay was carried by a tibetan woman !

ONLINE BOOK | BUY our Everest Photo Book

2008-05-12T22:52:00.011+01:00

www.reachsummit.com | specialises in trekking and climbing in Himalaya and Kilimanjaro |Climbing Everest is always an unforgattable experience.Getting back from these spectularly beautiful steep slopes with pictures is a wonderful reward. But what's the point to keep those photos for yourself. I propose you my new 18 pages photo book gathering some of my best photos. Discover the beauties of the

VIDEO | Nepal is experiencing democracy with the Maoists !

2008-04-27T00:39:00.004+01:00

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NEWS | Meet new passionate climbers on our Facebook Group

2008-04-26T23:16:00.007+01:00

Ask your questions, make new friends, find trekkers to create a group, get travel tips and tricks ... you can find all that in our new Facebook REACH SUMMIT group !TO JOIN : follow the link >>> HERE <<<

VIDEO | Bhutan becomes a democracy ...

2008-04-26T22:43:00.004+01:00

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2009 Everest Expedition ...

2008-03-02T23:33:00.015Z

If you plan to travel in Asia, now it's time to have a thought of what could be your next trip ! JOIN the Reach Summit team on Everest !That's what Nadine, a French Doc, decided to do. She applies for the second time with REACH SUMMIT to enjoy one of the world's most crowded mountain spot between march and june : Everest Base Camp in Tibet for a life-experience climb to 8850m. She sent me the

WELCOME ! Hello mountaineer Friends

2008-02-05T03:01:00.000Z

I am happy to welcome you in the new REACHSUMMIT Dispatch Blog. All the news about our expedtions are here. Tell your family and friends to follow you during your climb and lots more !Leave your message under the post chosen - posts are the responsibility for their authors. Reach Summit reserve the right to remove all post in contradiction with this blog. HOW TO SEND A POST > click on "comment"