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International Trekking Tours
- Everest Base Camp, Himalayas, Nepal: Group Tour April/May, 2013.
- Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, & Mt. Kenya, Kenya, Africa: Individual Tours year round. Group tour in October 2013
- Mt. Aconcagua, Argentina, South America: Individual Tours from November to March.

Vancouver City Tours
- December Festive Light Tours
- Best of Vancouver: Shore Excursion
- Highlights of Vancouver: Shore Excursion
- Neighbourhood Coffee Tours: Shore Excursion
- Neighbourhood Pub Tours: Shore Excursion

See Tours for additional information.
To request further information on tours & prices call 604-836-2321, send an e-mail to info@NaturalTrekking.com or or go to: ToursByLocals, click on Find a Guide in Vancouver, and scroll down until you find Lois T.

Local Hiking Tours
- Private Guided & Group Hiking tours of Vancouver's North Shore, Bowen Island, The Squamish Chief or Garibaldi
- Callaghan Backcountry Lodge Gourmet Hike Weekend Aug 23 - 25, 2013
- Keep checking for special departures for Nature Hikes

Local Nordic Walking / Urban Poling Classes
- Private Introductory Clinics & Group walking sessions
Click Nordic Walking for class schedules.

Local Snowshoeing Tours
- Callaghan Backcountry Lodge, BC - Group Snowshoe Weekend

Dates:
Jan 12 - 13, 2013, see Facebook Events
Feb 16 - 17, 2013, see Facebook Events
Mar 9 - 10, 2013, see Facebook Events

Prices from $359 + tax per person - Includes all meals, snowshoe rental, guide and 1 night accommodation.

Call Lois at 604-836-2321 or email to info@naturaltrekking.com for reservations. 2 night packages are also available.

BOOK NOW! by clicking on your choice:
Jan 12 - 13, 2013
Feb 16 - 17, 2013
Mar 9 - 10, 2013

Natural Trekking heads to Nepal
and Everest Base Camp again in 2013!

Success in 2011 - Natural Trekking arrives at Everest Base Camp using Urban Poles™

Shortly before noon on Sunday April 24, 2011, Lois Tomlinson of Natural Trekking and 3 of her clients arrive at Everest Base Camp with the help of Urban Poles™. The recent snow on the rocky trail made the use of poles mandatory! It was an incredible moment to stand at the base of Everest watching mountaineers prepare to ascend the highest mountain in the world!



Is it your dream to stand ag the base of the highest mountain in the world? Make it a reality and join us next year in April 2013 for our next Base Camp tour! Join us on a once in a lifetime journey to Nepal...... land of the lovely sherpa people, the Himalayas and, of course, famous Mount Everest or Sagarmatha.

On April 24, 2011, 4 of us successfully reached Everest Base Camp at 5364m. In May 2010, we were also successful in reaching Everest Base Camp, along with the summits of Island Peak at 6160m and Mera Peak at 6654m! And now, we want to take you along with us to experience this fabulous journey!

Arrival Date in Kathmandu: Sunday April 28, 2013
Departure Date from Kathmandu: Wednesday May 22, 2013

Cost: from $3000US + Airfare and Insurance

Visit our Nepal / Himalayas page for more information.

Click on the following links for photos of this fabulous journey.
2011 - Everest Base Camp #1
2011 - Everest Base Camp #2

2010 - Everest Base Camp, Island Peak & Mera Peak #1
2010 - Everest Base Camp, Island Peak & Mera Peak #2
2010 - Everest Base Camp, Island Peak & Mera Peak #3

Following is a copy of my journal detailing our experience. 2010 Nepal Journal

If this a trip that you have dreamed of doing, or if it piques your interest, call us at 604.836.2321 or e-mail us at info@NaturalTrekking.com

Unique City Tours - Vancouver, BC

See Vancouver through the eyes of a local. Experience unique and off the beaten track tours and visit areas that only locals are familiar with.

Or if this is your first visit to Vancouver, we can provide a private 'Best of Vancouver' City Tour customized to your interests.

Click on: ToursByLocals and then scroll down until you find Lois T. or visit our Tours page - Tours

Hiking & Snowshoeing in Vancouver, BC
Nordic Walking/Urban Poling in Vancouver BC

Do you have a passion for hiking or snowshoeing or Nordic Walking / Urban Poling? Have you always wanted to try it but not sure where to start? Are you looking to spend more time outdoors or an alternative to the routine of the gym?

Whether walking or hiking in Vancouver BC in the beauty of our local North Shore mountains, or planning your dream to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Natural Trekking can make it happen.

Natural Trekking specializes in small private tours where you will be surrounded by birds and nature, not crowds of people. Come on your own, bring a friend or your family. No experience is necessary, just the desire. You choose the pace, we choose the hike.

Come ‘Take a Hike or a Snowshoe’ with Natural Trekking and enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and peaceful sounds of the forest.

Hiking and Trekking in Vancouver

The North Shore Mountains of Vancouver have a myriad of trails ranging from walks to strenuous hikes. It is hard to believe you are so close to a large city when you enter the tranquility of the forest. There are many hikes that we can recommend.

For more information on hiking and trekking in Vancouver, BC please visit our hiking page - Vancouver Hiking BC. Click here for our latest hiking brochure.

Nordic Walking / Urban Poling Classes in Vancouver

The popularity of Nordic Walking in Canada has seen accelerated growth in the past few years. It is a great form of exercise, burning from 20-46% more calories than ordinary walking, and is considered one of the safest physical activities. Poling is a year round activity to be done in an urban setting.

For more information on Nordic Pole Walking in Vancouver, BC please visit our Nordic Walking page - Nordic Walking / Urban Poling.

Snowshoeing in Vancouver

Snowshoeing in Vancouver has become a very popular sport within the last few years. It allows outdoor enthusiasts to literally 'hike' all year round.

For more information on snowshoeing in Vancouver, please visit our snowshoeing page - Vancouver BC Snowshoeing.

Trekking & Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa
Trekking & Climbing Aconcagua, South America

Climbing or Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya

If Climbing or Trekking to Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa, has been a dream of yours, let Natural Trekking make it a reality.

And the best way to see & experience Africa is with local Africans. Standout Adventures is a Kenyan owned company that will take care of every detail of your adventure.

For more information on climbing and trekking in Africa, please visit our Trekking & Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa page - Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro... Climbing Mt. Kenya

Climbing or Trekking Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes of Argentina, South America

Aconcagua, the Stone Sentinel as it is referred to, is the 'Rooftop of the Americas' and is the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. It is also one of the famous 7 Summits and a must climb!

As with Mt. Kilimanajro, the best way to see & experience Aconcagua is with local Argentinians. Aconcagua Trek is owned by Rudy Parra and Heber Orona (who reached the summit of Mt. Everest in 1999 and was the first Argentine to complete the prestigious 7 Summits).

With more than 30 years of experience on Aconcagua their expeditions have been perfected to ensure clients the highest possible chance of success in reaching the summit. I have personally climbed with Aconcagua Trek and they are organized, professional and fabulous!

For more information on climbing and trekking to Aconcagua, please visit our Trekking & Climbing South America page - Climbing Aconcagua...

For additional information on all our tours please call 1-604-836-2321 or e-mail us at info@NaturalTrekking.com

Natural Trekking's Charity of Choice
The Alzheimer Society of BC

THANK YOU - TOGETHER WE RAISED $5000!

Thank you so much to the Natural Trekking / HomeCare West Nordic Walking Team and to all of those who kindly gave donations to the Alzheimer Society. It was a great day with hundreds of walkers.

If you would still like to donate to this worthy cause, please click on the link and then click Donate on the left hand side of the page:
Natural Trekking - West Coast in Motion Walk For Memories

Thank you! - together we're going to make a difference!

www.alzheimerbc.org

Past events with Natural Trekking's Charity of Choice - the Alzheimer Society of BC

Thank you to everyone that helped make the
Alzheimer Society Coffee Break a Huge Success!


What difference can a cup of coffee or tea make?
In 2008, more than a million dollars was raised through Coffee Break to support the Alzheimer Society – one cup at a time.

Coffee Break is an annual event that raises funds to support the Alzheimer Society in Canada, as well as people in your community who turn to the Alzheimer Society for information, education and support.
www.alzheimerbc.org/Get-Involved/Coffee-Break.aspx

Donations:
For those of you who are out of town and wish to donate make your cheque payable to the Alzheimer Society of BC and mail to #2001 - 2016 Fullerton Ave. North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3E6. Or donate online via credit card at www.alzheimerbc.org/Get-Involved/Donate.aspx