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Trekking
Peak-the designation trekking peak is an unfortunate misnomer,
because most of the peaks are significant mountaineering
challenges. Few of the trekkin g peaks are walk ups and some of
them technically demanding and dangerous. However the trekking
peak climbing requires some technical skill and previous
experience. The weather is often bad and may force you to sit in
your tent for a day or more. Usually a well-equipped base camp
is necessary and the ascent of a peak require one or two high
camps that must be established. Most of the peaks require a
minimum of two days to climb and can take as long as three
weeks. Since 1978 the Nepal Mountaineering Association NMA has
had the authority to issue permission for small-scale attempts
on 18 peaks. Though it is not necessary to go through a long
application process, hire and equip a liaison officer, or
organize a huge assault on a major peak in order to try
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