AB Tan, the High Mountains Sifu who runs many marathon races, is planning to trek up Mera Peak, Nepal this October. Are there any advanced trekkers who share the same vision to trek there? Please contact AB at 012- 289 2496..
Photo shows AB Tan is running in the recent RMAF Half Marathon on 25 May 2008. He is now in Phuket; he will be running in the Laguna Phuket Marathon this Sunday, 15 June.
Photo by courtesy of Chan Wing Kai.
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Here is my (KC's) plan for trekking in Nepal:
Oct 2009 = Everest Base Camp or EBC (5,545 m)
Oct 2010 = Annapurna Circuit (5,400 m)
Oct 2011 = Mera Peak (6,476 m)
If you are interested in joining me to trek EBC next year, please click here for more details.
Extracted from Internet:
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Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, which is climbable by people without mountaineering experience. It is situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu region, which is dominated by Mount Everest. Although very high, Mera is a straightforward climb and is frequently ascended by groups and individuals whose only climbing qualifications are that they are fit and have an out-going sense of adventure.
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Whilst the mountain poses little technical difficulty, at 6,476m, it is a strenuous climb with some short, steeper sections of 35° snow. Ice axe and crampons are required and previous experience of their use is recommended.
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Photos below are extracted from this website. Click here to view more spectacular photos of Mera Peak.
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En route to Mera Peak - simply breathtaking
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Technical climb
Magnificent view - summit of Mera Peak
Posted by KC
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