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A short letter from the guiding desk in Kathmandu — what the mountains are doing, which windows are opening, and where we're heading next.
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Route intel
Trail conditions, permit changes and teahouse news, straight from guides just off the mountain.
Season windows
When each region opens up — and the exact weeks we'd book for ourselves.
New departures
Fresh dates and new routes, announced to subscribers before they reach the site.
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