tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post761912404845721264..comments2024-01-29T04:25:53.194-06:00Comments on The Adventure Blog: Local Guides Now Required for Trekking in NepalAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942139766832303244noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-55665144155489312112014-12-17T01:01:24.391-06:002014-12-17T01:01:24.391-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Nepalplanettrekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818507923837832404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-20987472285157988122014-06-25T10:56:12.980-05:002014-06-25T10:56:12.980-05:00Florin: Agreed that many people can do a trek in N...Florin: Agreed that many people can do a trek in Nepal on their own and have a great experience. But others get more out of the trek if they have a guide to help show them the ropes. <br /><br />The last time the requirement for having a guide came up, it was the result of a couple of trekkers disappearing on the trail. One of which was later found murdered. Safety was indeed a concern.<br /><br />Sherpa Gear is good stuff. Definitely like their products.kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-69521025977113510192014-06-25T10:23:52.680-05:002014-06-25T10:23:52.680-05:00I disagree that forcing someone to hire a guide fo...I disagree that forcing someone to hire a guide for trekking is a good thing. Yes it can add to the experience for some type of trekkers/travelers but others like me enjoy more the DIY type of experience. <br /><br />Enforcing such rules wont add to the experience of trekking in Nepal. In fact i think it will have a negative influence creating an artificial nead for guides and making room for allot of inexperienced ones.<br /><br />I doubt that trekking without a guide has been an issue in the past.<br /><br />Those asking about outdoor gear made in Nepal should check out Sherpa Adventure Gear, they have stores in Kathmandu and Pokhara (I think by far the best ones in Nepal) and in some other parts of the world <br />http://www.sherpaadventuregear.com/<br />http://www.sherpaadventuregear.co.uk/<br />Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391746498290222821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-36664291179642869182014-06-24T17:29:19.466-05:002014-06-24T17:29:19.466-05:00Considering all of the cheap knock-off gear that i...Considering all of the cheap knock-off gear that is there now, actually making good products would be a great idea. kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-76378571409906832692014-06-24T17:11:20.488-05:002014-06-24T17:11:20.488-05:00This is a start, But what about making outdoor gea...This is a start, But what about making outdoor gear in Nepal? a job in the warm and dry sounds pretty good to a lot of Nepalese I'm sure. not to mention 'made in Nepal' could come to carry a lot of weight in the outdoor gear world. Matt Twinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720478245367773992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-22495061457957966642014-06-24T11:18:43.224-05:002014-06-24T11:18:43.224-05:00Agreed all around. I remember reporting this news ...Agreed all around. I remember reporting this news the last time it was announced, but it was quickly forgotten about, and not enforced. <br /><br />I also think hiring a guide is a good idea. It really does help enhance the experience. kungfujedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724706652959523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21096663.post-83294572513267435652014-06-24T11:16:57.134-05:002014-06-24T11:16:57.134-05:00I doubt this will be enforced. A little over two ...I doubt this will be enforced. A little over two years ago there was the same news - that guides would be required for all trekking. It wasn't enforced then either when I went shortly after the announcment. having said that though, I got a guide when I did the Annapurna Circuit. It was more of a friend of a friend kind of thing, but he was a professional guide and truly added to the trip. So if you can find a good guide they'll definitely enhance the trip.A-Bombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632653149186473276noreply@blogger.com