{"product_id":"baruntse-dreams-mary-m-slessor-9798296811608","title":"Baruntse Dreams: A Solo Trekker's Guide to Nepal's Wild East","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaruntse Dreams: A Solo Trekker's Guide to Nepal's Wild East\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Mary Adepoju\u003cbr\u003eVenture beyond the familiar paths of Everest and Annapurna into the raw, glacier-carved wilderness of Nepal's eastern frontier. \u003ci\u003eBaruntse Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e is an immersive, first-hand trekking guide for the ambitious explorer seeking solitude, silence, and sublime beauty in the high Himalayas.\u003cbr\u003eThis guide follows the demanding route to \u003cb\u003eBaruntse Base Camp\u003c\/b\u003e through the \u003cb\u003eHongu Valley\u003c\/b\u003e, skirting \u003cb\u003eMera Peak\u003c\/b\u003e and traversing remote alpine passes surrounded by towering peaks. Written in vivid, narrative style, it blends practical advice with personal experience - ideal for solo trekkers or those going light with minimal support.\u003cbr\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full 27-30 day trekking itinerary, including alternatives via Amphu Labtsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive gear lists tailored to remote, high-altitude trekking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermit and logistics planning for independent or guided trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety protocols for altitude, weather, and navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural etiquette, environmental best practices, and local insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand accounts of isolation, resilience, and the dreamlike silence of the Hongu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're preparing to hike the Baruntse region or simply dreaming from your armchair, this guide is both \u003cb\u003ea planning companion\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ea deeply personal journey into one of Nepal's most untouched trekking corridors\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary M. Slessor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296811608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Mary M. Slessor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169971839231,"sku":"9798296811608","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/baruntse-dreams-mary-m-slessor-9798296811608","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}