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Everest E.R.
Everest E.R. was established in 2003 on the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's ascent of Everest. The organisation provides a medical facility at Everest Basecamp during the spring climbing season. Their website address is:
www.everester.org


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Himalayan Rescue Association
The H.R.A. are a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing fatalities and providing health care in the Nepal Himalayas. Their website address is:
 www.himalayanrescue.org 


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Himalayan Ecstasy
Himalayan Ecstasy is an adventure company that specialises in trekking, climbing and rafting. It is owned and run by a Nepali family of brothers, many of whom are already multiple Everest summiteers. Their website address is:
www.himalayanecstasy.com


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Vango/Force Ten
Vango are producers of top of the range outdoor equipment. They are continually looking to improve their products and push the boundaries of what is possible through research and development. They also have a proud history of sponsoring expeditions. Their website address is:
www.vango.co.uk 


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Mountain Hardwear
Producers of high quality outdoor/expedition clothing and equipment, plus Tendi of their Kathmandu store is a thoroughly nice chap indeed. Their website address is:
www.mountainhardwear.com


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Teko
The guys at Teko make top of the range merino wool walking and trekking socks. The company has a strong environmental conscience without letting it interfere with quality. Their website address is:
www.tekosocks.com


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Greens Gym, Gosforth
Greens gym in Gosforth is one of the best gyms in the north east, well I think so anyway, and it's where I will be doing my fitness training for the climb. They've also got some good deals on at the minute as well. Their website address is: www.greensonline.co.uk 


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www.Everest1953.co.uk
Great site with lots of details about Mount Everest, previous expeditions involving British personnel and interviews with the big names of Everest. The site also includes a daily update during the expedition season with information on how all the Brits on the mountain are getting on. Check out www.Everest1953.co.uk for details.