Article · 16 Jan 2021
Everest region panoramas
Cicerone author and Himalayan guide Radek Kucharski gives a firsthand insight to the panoramas that can be seen by trekkers in the Everest region
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Article · 6 Nov 2019
The soundtrack of the Himalaya
The beauty of the Himalaya lies not only in its awe-inspiring peaks, but is revealed in its vibrant and unique sounds, says Kev Reynolds. Illustrations by Clare Crooke.
Article · 22 Dec 2018
An intro to... Trekking in the Everest region
Trekking in the Everest region is not just about Everest. Here are a few things to consider on a trek in this part of the Himalaya.
Article · 8 Aug 2018
A Spotlight on... the Juniper Trust
The Juniper Trust was founded in 1994 by a group of volunteers, inspired by writer and teacher Angela Locke following her first visit to Nepal. Since those early beginnings, the Juniper Trust has grown and supported many worthwhile projects across...
Article · 20 Sept 2017
How tough should I be for trekking in the Himalaya?
Walking is just a case of putting one foot in front of the other, as Kev Reynolds says – and mountain trekking is largely a matter of walking. No special skills or equipment are...
Article · 1 Mar 2017
Trekking in Annapurna - an addictive experience!
All Cicerone authors are enthusiastic about their subject area, that's a given. But Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons are obsessed with Annapurna, warning that visitors to the...
Article · 4 Apr 2016
Bhutan: Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
All eyes are on Bhutan now that William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are to visit this little known Himalayan Kingdom in the spring. Isolated from the world until the 1950s and only open to foreigners from 1974, it has retained its...
Article · 8 Jul 2015
Are you ready to tackle Everest?
Our friends at Winfields Outdoors have created this brilliant infographic so you can do a quick test to see whether you are ready to tackle Everest.
Article · 24 Jul 2014
Trekking in Manaslu
For those who love the mountains, the Himalayas are one of those necessary pilgrimage destinations. On its slopes live ancient people of great hospitality and generosity; on their summits the alpinists feats are saved in search for eternity.
Article · 23 Sept 2013
A brief history of trekking in the Himalaya
The following is an extract from the introduction to Trekking in the Himalaya, one of a growing collection of Cicerone inspirational guides by contributing editor Kev Reynolds.
Article · 29 Aug 2013
A Walk in the Clouds - a lifetime of mountain travel and adventure
One of the latest books to join the Cicerone range is A Walk in the Clouds by Kev Reynolds. This book is a collection of autobiographical short stories spanning a lifetime of...
Article · 13 Jul 2011
Cicerone authors revisit Tibet
There's something strangely compelling about visiting Tibet. Call it magical or mysterious, mystical or spiritual; Tibet is a captivating and powerfully addictive place. The mountain scenery is breathtaking and staggering, the altitude is...
Article · 15 Feb 2011
The sacred mountain of Kailash
The sacred mountain of Kailash in Tibet has been very much in the news of late, with the publication of Colin Thubron's book To a Mountain in Tibet.