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Celebrating 25 Years, starting our days in Nepal...
We started Back Track all those years ago with our specialist treks in remote corners all over Nepal. Today we still explore and trek to areas where no other trekking company ventures, but we also offer the popular classics such as Everest base Camp.
In 1923 when reporters asked famous mountaineer George Mallory why he persisted in his attempts to climb Mt Everest (8848 metres), he replied with the now famous answer, “because it is there”.
At Back Track Adventures we agree with Mallory. Though we do not attempt to climb the mountain we believe you need no other reason to go and experience the majesty of the mightiest mountain on earth.
Mt Everest is truly a must see and experience destination for all travellers. Today mountaineers still test themselves on its mighty ramparts, but it is not just a destination for hard core mountaineers and trekkers.
In late September (Autumn) 2009, , Back Track leader Ian Arnold and a small Sherpa support team can guide you and any of our readers who are interested, safely and happily to Mt Everest on a fully accommodated (no camping) trek.
No prior experience with trekking holidays is required and the planning detail you will have to attend to before departing on your holiday is no more complex than if you were planning a holiday to Europe. With Back Track’s 25 years experience in Nepal we are amongst the very few more experienced trekking companies in the world.
If we have in any way captured your interest and you would like to understand more about what is involved, the next step is to personally call Ray Baker or Jim Drapes and discuss your interest. How fit, what do we eat, where do we stay, how hard is it, how much extra costs are involved, there are no secrets and we will answer all your questions and explain what is involved so you can make an informed decision. Mt Everest is one of the best holiday adventures we have ever offered.
New Dedicated Back Track Kokoda Track Website
Trekking the Kokoda Track has become one of our most popular holidays. To celebrate, and to best introduce the destination and outline what is involved in a Kokoda Track trek we have launched a dedicated Kokoda Track website:
It is jam packed with everything you need to know about trekking the Kokoda Track. how much it costs, dates for trekking the Track, trekking the Track on Anzac Day and other significant anniversaries such as the Battle of Isurava and the Battle of Brigade Hill and so much more.
The 2009 season starts in only a few weeks for 2 Teams trekking the Track on Anzac Day. There are still places available on Teams throughout the season; if you are keen to join us for 2009 please contact us as soon as possible as places are filling. If you'd like to join us in 2010, dates are now available for 2010!
We are also running a Kokoda July Speical - save $250.00!! Click here to learn more >>
Celebrating 25 YEARS TREKKING IN NEPAL
Trek to EVEREST base camp & gokyo lakes AND
Fully Accommodated, No Camping
23 Days, September/October 2009 ex Kathmandu
Dates now available for April/May & September/October 2010
Grading: Challenging | Meet your holiday leader: Ian Arnold
Walk amongst the highest, most majestic mountains on earth. You’ll visit the Sherpa villages and monasteries, giving you a wonderful opportunity for cultural interaction. The 5632m ‘hill’ of Kala Patar, is the highest point on the trek. You’ll stand in awe, inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Mt Everest and a host of other Himalayan peaks that surround you in a an unforgettable 360 degree panorama.
Learn more about this trip and our other Nepal trek - Hidden Annapurna>>
Join us and celebrate the 2009 Nepalese New Year and the 20th anniversary of N.A.F.A,tHE nEPAL aUSTRALIA fRIENDSHIP aSSOCIATION ON Saturday 18 April
It’s another fantastic New Year Celebration with the Nepalese Community in Brisbane. Come one come all to this night of great fun and entertainment. The $33 admission price ($18 for school aged children) buys you a great meal prepared by the chef from the Tibetan Kitchen and a night full of Nepalese culture and entertainment.
Contact Jim at Back Track Adventures on 07 3850 7600 to purchase your tickets.
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discover the magic of MOROCCO
20 Days in October 2009 | Grading: Moderate
Meet your holiday leader: Michelle White
Wander through mysterious bazaars, ancient Roman sites and the quaint villages of Morocco, one of the most fascinating exotic destinations in the world. Walk easy trails in the Atlas Mountains, venture by camel into the never ending sand dunes of the Sahara desert, travel the ancient trade route of a 1000 Kasbahs, relax on an Atlantic beach and explore the legendary cities of Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech. Discover the magic of Morocco. Click here to learn more >>
Outback Camel Safaris in australia
With all the rain our deserts never looked better!
Introducing another Back Track favorite - the Outback Camel Company continues to draw on its 32 year history of providing treks & expeditions in the vast deserts of Central Australia, whilst Australian Desert Expeditions concentrates on environmental field work, European exploration history, and in 2009, an ornithological trek and botanical survey in the Simpson Desert.
There are Treks and Expeditions running May through August 2009.
To learn more, visit the website: www.camelexpeditions.com
FREE INFORMATION EVENINGS AT BACK TRACK ADVENTURES
Back Track Travel Centre conducts regular information nights using digital image projection. We provide detailed
information about the world’s most exciting Adventure Holidays. Although there is no charge, we do ask that you phone
and make a reservation. If you would like to arrange an information evening for your group, contact us to see what we
can arrange. We generally run these sessions on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6.30pm. Click here for a complete programme of upcoming presentations.