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Here's where you'll find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at Mountain Kingdoms. Check below for details of any upcoming events we are holding, any special offers we are running, any news we've got to share and any holidays that have spaces and are due to run in the next few weeks. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter.
The end of an era – Michael Rutland retires from tour leading in Bhutan
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After 16 years of leading cultural tours in Bhutan for Mountain Kingdoms, we are sad to say that Michael Rutland is finally taking a well-earned rest and retiring from the role.
Read moreSeraphina's Arctic Challenge
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At the end of last month our ever adventurous Reservations Manager, Seraphina, completed an Arctic marathon on skis to help raise thousands of pounds for a breast cancer charity. Here she is at the end of the epic challenge (pictured centre in a purple jacket).
Read moreEaster, last minute and ultimate Himalayan adventures
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Popular Easter departures * Himalayan adventures departing soon
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Giving some Christmas joy to Romanian families
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For several years our Flights Manager, April, has been sending Christmas ‘shoe boxes’ full of toys, colouring books, pens, toiletries and other practical items to orphans and disadvantaged families in Romania. But this year April, together with other members of Charfield Chapel, travelled to Romania to distribute the boxes in person.
Read moreJanuary e-newsletter - Top destinations for 2018
Steve Berry's book, 'Straight up' - add it to your reading list!
![Steve Berry's book, 'Straight up' - add it to your reading list!](/u/news/straight-up-gangkar-punsum-steve-berry-300x200.jpg)
Full of tales of high mountain adventures, encounters with bears, escapes from avalanches, summit successes and failures, near death accidents and blossoming romances.
Read moreNew Brochure - Celebrating 30 Years as Walking, Trekking & Adventure Specialists
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On 1st September 1987 Steve Berry and his business partner opened for business in a little attic office in Bristol. In those far off days we were called Himalayan Kingdoms, as the Himalaya was, and remains to this day, Steve's favourite corner of the world.
Read moreNovember e-newsletter - New Brochure: Celebrating 30 Years
Niki's Half Marathon Success
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Operations Manager, Niki, took on the challenge of Cardiff half marathon, finishing with an impressive time of one hour, 29 minutes and 27 seconds, coming first in her age category - an amazing achievement!
Read moreSuper Liz does it again
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Whilst most of us at Mountain Kingdoms find the thought of trekking round the Mont Blanc massif enough of a challenge, our superhuman Operations Manager, Liz, decided to run round the mountain instead – in a single day!
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