Special offer: Sherpa Hospitality at a super low price

December 22, 2021 My books and writing mountain literature, nirmal purja, sherpa hospitality as a cure for frostbite, sherpas 6 Comments

Yes, that’s right I’ve made the ebook version of my new book Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for Frostbite available for less than a pound/dollar/euro on all the main online bookstores. This offer will only be available for a few days, so hurry and panic buy it!

Kilimanjaro cable car: is it a good idea? That depends on its purpose

December 17, 2021 Opinion and advice africa, altitude sickness, east africa, kilimanjaro, responsible tourism, tanzania, trekking 3 Comments

Is a cable car on a mountain always a bad idea? If its purpose is to shorten the journey for trekkers aiming for the summit, then it may not help much. But if it’s for day trippers heading up for a nice view before going back down again, then it could work.

My new book is out! Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for Frostbite

December 3, 2021 My books and writing alex roddie, everest, hawkesbury upton literature festival, himalayas, mountain literature, mountain talks, sherpa hospitality as a cure for frostbite, sherpas 3 Comments

It’s ages since I last published a book, and I’m very excited about my latest one. Sherpa Hospitality as a cure for frostbite takes us from the early years of Himalayan mountaineering to the present day when Sherpas have become superstar climbers in their own right.