TAAN promotes Nepal in Melbourne, Los Angeles, Denmark

TAAN promotes Nepal in Melbourne, Los Angeles, Denmark

Three separate delegations of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) promoted Nepal’s tourism products and services in Melbourne (Australia), Los Angeles (USA) and Herning (Denmark).

TAAN coordinated participation of Nepali trekking companies in these expos. TAAN Secretary Pasang Sherpa led Nepal’s delegation in Adventure Travel Show held in Los Angeles, USA on Febraury 21 and 22. TAAN member companies participated in the expo.

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“Our stalls received around 700 visitors – most of them were buyers. Our participation was successful,” Sherpa said.

Similarly, Executive Member Vidya Hirachan led Nepali delegation in Adventure Travel Expo held on February 21 and 22. TAAN member agencies “Our participation was highly successful. There were lots of quality visitors,” Hirachan said. “Most of the visitors were interested toward trekking. Few sought information about expeditions.”

The expo, which saw participation of 120 countries, saw around 25,000 visitors, according to Hirachan.

TAAN delegations distributed promotional brochures, DVDs and maps to the visitors.

Similarly, TAAN member agency Sherpa & Swiss Adventure participated in Danish Travel Show held in Herning of Denmark from Febraury 20-22. The participation was coordinated by TAAN.

Oisin sets record in the Himalayas-Island Peak

Oisin sets record in the Himalayas-Island Peak

Wicklow native Oisin McDevitt has set a speed record for summiting Island Peak in the Himalayas at the grand old age of twelve!

Last year he became the youngest European to stand on top of two continents – Europe and Africa – after he summited both Kilimanjaro and Mt Elbrus.

Oisin currently lives in Jersey but is originally from Rathdrum. His latest challenge saw him tackle the Himalayas.

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Twelve-year-old Oisin McDevitt and his father Fergus.

Oisin travelled to Kathmandu with his father Fergus to climb Island Peak on the flanks of MT.Everest. At 6,200m this is the highest mountain the youngster has attempted.

In the early hours of Friday morning, he successfully reached the top after a gruelling climb and a very challenging technical ridge climb to the summit. They managed this in a mere four-and-a-half days from Lukla to the summit, setting speed records for the climb in an achievement that is totally unprecedented for adults, let alone a 12-year-old boy.

Severe cyclonic winds forecast for the weekend meant it was now or never for Oisin and Fergus, hence the speed at which they managed to reach the summit. In order to avoid the forecast, the pair pushed on at night rather than stopping at Island Base Camp overnight.

Source: www.independent.ie