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We are the independent source for information about trekking around the world.  If you are planning your trip or just having an armchair journey, you will find backpacks full of information, spectacular photos and gripping first hand accounts of some of the worlds greatest treks: all right here at GreatTreks.com.   Thanks for stopping by and please explore.

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Annapurna Trail in Danger?

Changes are brewing along the Annapurna trail. Are they for the better? Read more and find out.

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Participate in our First Online Poll

What is your favorite trek?

Click on the appropriate choice to vote and see the results so far.

Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Grand Canyon, USA
Haute Route, France, Switzerland
Inca Trail/Macchu Pichu, Peru
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Mont Blanc Trek, Switzerland, France, Italy
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
PhonekanRazi - Kachin, Burma/Myanmar
Torres del Paine, Chile
Other

If you've already voted and just want to see the results Click Here

Trek of the Month

Mt. Everest
Everest Base Camp, Nepal

We are at the height of trekking season in Nepal, so we're highlighting the grand daddy of treks in Nepal, Everest Base Camp.

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Photo of the Month

Everest From Gokyo Ri

Click on the image to see the complete panoramic of Everest from Goyko Ri.

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Book of the Month

Everest

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eigth EditionEverest

Headed to Nepal?  Don’t forget the most widely used guide for planning and executing your trek.  The Lonely Planet Guide to trekking in the Nepal Himalaya