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Amphu Labtsa Pass: your guide with detailed topos

The Amphu Labtsa is held in high regard by trekkers and mountaineers alike. Historically used by Nepalese seeking to connect the Honggu and Khumbu Valleys in the Mount Everest region of Eastern Nepal, today it is commonly used by trekkers travelling from Mera and Barantse Peak over to the Khumbu Valley, and vice versa. 

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Skye Cuillin for Munro Baggers - UKC Article

Having helped dozens of Munroists of all abilities complete their Cuillin Munros and Tops, guide Tom Lawfield outlines key considerations for would be peak-baggers keen to take on the UK's most challenging mountains.

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How Hard is the Inaccessible Pinnacle?

The inaccessible Pinnacle (sometimes abbreviated to ‘In Pinn’) is the only Munro that requires rock climbing to reach the summit – making it ‘Britain’s hardest Munro’. However, with our fully qualified and professional guides, it is well within the reach of a normal fit hillwalker with scrambling experience.

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