Episode 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal
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If trekking in Nepal is on your bucket list then join Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Denise Prior at Community Action Treks. She has 20 years experience and along with Nicola Terry from parent charity Community Action Nepal, explains not just the importance of packing the right kit but also how to travel and trek while having a positive impact on the country you are travelling in. Both Community Action Nepal and Community action Treks were originally set up by mountaineer Doug Scott - who summited Everest in 1975 alongside Dougal Haston making them the first Brits to do so. You can find out more about the Treks offered by CAT here: Community Action Trekking (catreks.com) You can donate to Community Action Nepal here: About Us | Community Action Nepal (canepal.org.uk) Everything you need to trekking anywhere; from water purification to boots to sun-cream to down jackets is available here: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com) Discover a TON of free equipment and clothing advice here: The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
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