Trek/Hike - Poll

Steve said:

OK all, a quick poll of opinions. Given a choice between easy trekking
in Annapurna (4-day 2000m max)and USA Western Trail hiking (Grand
Teton/Jackson/Canyonlands) - both of similar cost and duration - which
would you go for?

The cold one.

Paul
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Paul Saunders said:

Steve said:

OK all, a quick poll of opinions. Given a choice between easy trekking
in Annapurna (4-day 2000m max)and USA Western Trail hiking (Grand
Teton/Jackson/Canyonlands) - both of similar cost and duration - which
would you go for?

The cold one.

:-) Actually, I'm doing both, but I just can't decide which to do first!

Steve said:

OK all, a quick poll of opinions. Given a choice between easy trekking
in Annapurna (4-day 2000m max)and USA Western Trail hiking (Grand
Teton/Jackson/Canyonlands) - both of similar cost and duration - which
would you go for?

I have been to Annapurna region, but in US, regarding mountains I only
know Washington, and then not very well.
I would go with Annapurna.
Even if you dont get into the mountains; they are great to see at a
distance.
Pokhara is at 800m and Sarangkho at 1600 is a good viewing site, so I
dont think you'd get into the mountains at all with a 2000m max
but I like my mountains with culture, and the Nepal experience is more
interesting than the US for me.

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know Washington, and then not very well.

Would that be Washington State or Mount Washington?

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Pokhara is at 800m and Sarangkho at 1600 is a good viewing site, so I

dont think you'd get into the mountains at all with a 2000m max

No that's right. I would like to tackle something a bit more
altitudinous - Everest Base Camp or Circuit for example. But the group
I'm going with is looking for something more introductory, and in any
case that might be a good idea to start with.

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but I like my mountains with culture, and the Nepal experience is more
interesting than the US for me.

Yes, I hear that. I'm going to do both trips, it's just a case of which
first really. I was attracted to the diversity of the US trip, it takes
in Canyonlands, Yellowstone, Teton and Arches NP's in 3 weeks and is an
area of the US I don't know at all. Bit of extra stuff too, rafting,
mountain biking etc

Steve

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know Washington, and then not very well.

Would that be Washington State or Mount Washington?

Washingtom State
just a trip to the Olympics and a few day hikes in the Cascades

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Steve said:

OK all, a quick poll of opinions. Given a choice between easy trekking
in Annapurna (4-day 2000m max)and USA Western Trail hiking (Grand
Teton/Jackson/Canyonlands) - both of similar cost and duration - which
would you go for?

I have been to Annapurna region, but in US, regarding mountains I only
know Washington, and then not very well.
I would go with Annapurna.
Even if you dont get into the mountains; they are great to see at a
distance.
Pokhara is at 800m and Sarangkho at 1600 is a good viewing site, so I
dont think you'd get into the mountains at all with a 2000m max
but I like my mountains with culture, and the Nepal experience is more
interesting than the US for me.

A 4 day trek would certainly get you to Ghandruk, and maybe Tadapani and
Ghorepani also, which all have stunning views of the Annapurna mountains.

Adrian

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Quoted message said:

know Washington, and then not very well.

Would that be Washington State or Mount Washington?

Quoted message said:

Pokhara is at 800m and Sarangkho at 1600 is a good viewing site, so I

dont think you'd get into the mountains at all with a 2000m max

No that's right. I would like to tackle something a bit more
altitudinous - Everest Base Camp or Circuit for example. But the group I'm
going with is looking for something more introductory, and in any case
that might be a good idea to start with.

Quoted message said:

but I like my mountains with culture, and the Nepal experience is more
interesting than the US for me.

Yes, I hear that. I'm going to do both trips, it's just a case of which
first really. I was attracted to the diversity of the US trip, it takes in
Canyonlands, Yellowstone, Teton and Arches NP's in 3 weeks and is an area
of the US I don't know at all. Bit of extra stuff too, rafting, mountain
biking etc

Steve

You might want to consider flying from Pokhara to Jomsom and then trekking
back out via Ghorepani.

Not too strenuous - mostly downhill and lots of good guesthouses with great
facilities for novices.

If you have an extra couple of days you could trek up to Muktinath and
Kagbeni from Jomsom and then trek back down.

This could all be done in about 6-7 days or less with a fit group.

I was in Nepal for 6 plus months in 2001-2002 and did a fair bit of trekking
between working in the hills and could give some info if you need more.

Send me an e-mail as I don't always get a chance to check the groups these
days.

Bill