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aftermath wrote:I've had similar problems for the longest time. After lots of trial and error, this is the how I solved the problem: Set your Ethernet card as well as your PS3 to 100Mbps Half Duplex and manually set the IP address on your PC and PS3. Avoid using DHCP.
On your PC:
Control Panel -> Network Connections -> select the appropriate card -> Properties -> Configure -> Advanced -> Speed and Duplex -> 100Mbps Half Duplex
On your PS3:
Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings -> Custom -> Wired Connection -> Manual Settings -> 100BASE-TX-Half Duplex.
Trust me. This will work wonders.
I just tried this and I get no stuttering even with very high bitrate movies. I'm not sure how it works but everything is running smooth except for transcoding subtitles.
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Four Stillman athletes are All-SIAC
Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 12:10 a.m.
TUSCALOOSA | Four Stillman College student-athletes have been named to Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference all-conference teams, while two others received all-academic honors.
Volleyball senior middle hitter Cynteria Jones was named second-team All-SIAC and SIAC Defensive Player of the Year. In 33 matches, she finished with 276 kills (tied for the team lead), eight assists, 39 service aces, 52 digs and a team-best 107 blocks. During the SIAC Tournament, she had 28 kills, three aces and eight blocks.
Wide receiver Damian Ford capped off his senior season in football with 54 receptions for 624 yards and nine touchdowns. The first-team All-SIAC selection opened the season with five catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns at Central State.
Also named second-team all-conference punt returner, Ford had 25 punt returns for 266 yards and two scores. He had three returns for 82 yards and a touchdown at Miles and three returns for 74 yards and a touchdown against Concordia College.
Senior kicker Alejandro Perez-Huerta was named second-team kicker after going 11-for-21 on field goals this season. He had a conference-best 58-yard kick at Shaw. On kickoffs, he had 50 kicks averaging 63.3 yards per kick with 22 touchbacks.
Junior cornerback Carlos Wilson was named second-team defensive back. He made 42 solo tackles en route to 58 total stops. He also made three tackles for loss along with two fumble recoveries, six interceptions and 11 pass breakups.
Junior offensive lineman Derrick Miles and junior libero Ashley Savage were named to the SIAC All-Academic teams. Miles, who started primarily at tackle for the Tigers, has a 3.89 grade-point average in biology. Savage, who became the volleyball team's primary defensive specialist this season, has a 3.77 grade-point average in the area of biology.
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This Classic touring holiday from Lhasa to Kathmandu traverses some very remote country. During the tour the group will travel in a comfortable private vehicle and the majority of the roads used on this holiday are smooth tarmac. However, some sections of the route, particularly near the North side of Everest can be rugged and dusty. This holiday is priincipally a discovery tour but does include several days when the group will be exploring in and around Lhasa on foot. Also, during the spare time that we have in some of the other Tibetan towns, for instance at Shegar, there will be the chance to do some exploration on foot. In the Rongbuk Valley, there will be the opportunity to do some hiking in the vicinity of our camp. The walking element of the holiday is not sustained or strenuous (except on account of the altitude) and we will be following good paths at all times. The walking elements of the holiday are also entirely optional.
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- Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Transfers from Kathmandu Airport are provided.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu including visits to Swayambhunath, Bodhnath and Pashupatinath.
- Fly to Lhasa (3660m).
- A day sightseeing around Lhasa. Including Jokhang Temple and the Bakor.
- Sightseeing around Lhasa. Including Tibet's largest monatery, Drepung.
- Sightseeing around Lhasa. Including the world famous Potala Palace.
- Cross the Bramaputra River. Visit Samye Monastery.
- Take the 'Friendship Highway' across the Khamba La (4794m) to Nagartse.
- Across the Karo La (5045m) to Gyantse. Visit the stupa known as the Kumbum.
- Drive to Shigatse. Visit the Tashilunpo temple complex.
- Continue along the 'Friendship Highway' to Shegar.
- Visit the Ronbuk Monastery. Views of Everest.
- Exploration around Ronbuk.
- Drive back towards Nepal stopping at either Nyalam or Zangmu.
- Cross the 'Friendship Bridge' and return to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free.
- Departure day. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.
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Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Transfers from Kathmandu Airport are provided.
Meet at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for all flights. Once we are all gathered together our tour leader will brief us on the week ahead and collect passports for the final part of the visa process tomorrow. KE Land Only package services begin with dinner and overnight at the group hotel in Kathmandu.
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Sightseeing in Kathmandu including visits to Swayambhunath, Bodhnath and Pashupatinath.
A free day for sightseeing in Kathmandu. There is an 'optional' guided tour of some of the city's main attractions, which include the Buddhist temples at Swayambhunath (the 'Monkey Temple') and Bodhnath, the principally Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath, as well as the Durbar (temple) squares of Patan and Kathmandu centre. Alternatively, you may prefer to do your own thing, especially if you have visited Kathmandu before. This day will also be used to finalise the arrangements for the group's Chinese / Tibetan visas.
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Fly to Lhasa (3660m).
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and check in for the 90 minute flight to Lhasa. The flight passes over the Khumbu area, and affords excellent views of Mount Everest, Makalu and Kangchenjunga to the east. After landing at Lhasa Airport it is an hour's drive to the Tibetan capital, where we check in to our hotel. The altitude at Lhasa (3660m) will dictate that we take easy for the first 3 or 4 days.
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A day sightseeing around Lhasa. Including Jokhang Temple and the Bakor.
A rest and acclimatisation day. One of the important things to note about the time that we spend in Lhasa - is that we will have a first rate guide and interpreter with us at all times. This will add greatly to our understanding and enjoyment of the many impressive landmarks that we will see. In the morning we will make a leisurely investigation of the 7th century Jokhang Temple, which is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet. The temple is made up of a large number of small chambers and chapels, each with its own significance. There is always a queue of devout Tibetans forming an orderly procession through the complex. We will have to join this queue to gain access to the inner areas of the Jokhang. Surrounding the Jokhang is the maze of narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses which is the central market of Lhasa, the Barkor. The name Barkor actually refers to the pilgrims' circuit around the Jokhang, which winds its way through the market streets. During the course of their clockwise circumambulation of the Jokhang, the pilgrims regularly stop to scrutinise the merchandise on the stalls which line both sides of their route. The Barkor is a fascinating glimpse of the Tibetan past.
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Sightseeing around Lhasa. Including Tibet's largest monatery, Drepung.
Another rest and sightseeing day. In the morning we will drive a short distance from the city to the Sera Monastery, which is a fascinating complex of whitewashed walls and golden roofs, housing one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. From the monastery there are splendid views across the plains to Lhasa. In the afternoon we make a visit to Tibet's largest monastery, Drepung, with an area of more than 20,000 square metres. The seat of power prior to the construction of the Potala, Drepung is located 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the west of Lhasa. We return to the city and sample the fare of one of the city's typical Tibetan restaurants.
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Sightseeing around Lhasa. Including the world famous Potala Palace.
Our third acclimatisation and sightseeing day. In the morning we will visit the Potala Palace, the most spectacular of the sights of Lhasa. Built on a small outcrop known as the Red Hill, the Potala Palace dominates the city of Lhasa. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama. The Potala is a vast building, containing the private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. The afternoon is best spent in and around the Barkor, quietly watching Tibetan life pass by. A further sightseeing option is a visit to the Norbulinka Palace, the traditional summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, with its pleasant and peaceful gardens.
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Cross the Bramaputra River. Visit Samye Monastery.
We drive back past the airport and in a further 30 minutes arrive at a ferry landing beside the great Bramaputra River which here is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Boarding the ferry, a flat bottom wooden barge powered by a tractor engine we cross the wide shallow river. The journey across negotiating the several sandbanks takes up to 1½ hours. On the other side we will hire a bus from the collection of vehicles waiting to take the disembarking pilgrims on the 30 minute drive up to Samye Monastery. Established in the mid 8th century, this 3–storey building was the first formally established monastery in Tibet. Its architecture reflects the several influences prevalent at that time in this part of Tibet and displays Han, Tibetan and Indian styles. We check into the monastery guesthouse. This is basic accommodation designed principally for visiting pilgrims. There are no en-suite rooms but it is clean and tidy and has a kettle and basin in each room. The whole experience today is very much away from the normal tourist attractions and a chance to experience the real Tibet.
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Take the 'Friendship Highway' across the Khamba La (4794m) to Nagartse.
We rise early to witness a morning pujah at the monastery and then we return to the ferry for the crossing back to our waiting bus. We retrace our route as far as the turning for the 'Friendship Highway' where we begin our epic journey along this famous high altitude road to Kathmandu. We cross the Khamba La (4794m), the first of the 6 major passes of our route, on a switchback road which winds to the summit. From the top of the pass there are dazzling views out across the deep turquoise waters of Namdrok Lake to the snow summit of Nazin Kang Sa (7252m). During the period of maximum snowmelt in the spring, several rivers flow into this lake, but they dry up for most of the year. Similarly, the lake has no permanent outflow. Beyond the lake we come to the small town of Nagartse where we check into the newly built hotel. There is time in the afternoon to visit the Samding Monastery. Tibetans believe that this monastery is the home of the earthly incarnation of the goddess Dorje Pagmo.
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Across the Karo La (5045m) to Gyantse. Visit the stupa known as the Kumbum.
Heading generally westwards, with distant views of the Bhutan Himalaya which lie to the south of the lake, we begin the climb to our next pass. the Karo La (5045m), where there is the amazing sight of a huge glacier which tumbles down to within a few hundred metres of the road. Descending from the pass, we drive through the village of Ralung and then continue through a wonderful valley, with a series of colourful Tibetan villages. The beauty of our slow-paced tour through Tibet, is that we are able to stop whenever we want, to take photographs and to meet the local people. Beyond the Simi Pass we continue mostly downhill to Gyantse. This is a very important town, which was until recently the third largest settlement in Tibet. There are some very impressive military and religious sights at Gyantse. The commanding fort dates from the 15th century, when it was the seat of a powerful war-lord. Younghusband and his troops occupied the fort for a month during his expedition to Tibet in 1904. The most famous and beautiful of Gyantse's numerous monasteries is the spectacularly large and complex stupa which is known as the Kumbum. This gold-topped pyramid has been little-damaged over the centuries, and is one of the finest buildings in Tibet. The paintings which adorn its many chapels (there are 112 chapels in all) are especially fine. We will stay in the new Gyantse Hotel and have most of the afternoon to explore this fascinating town.
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Drive to Shigatse. Visit the Tashilunpo temple complex.
A short, level drive of only 90 kilometres (55 miles) to Shigatse today, on a road which has been recently surfaced. This means that there is no need to rush breakfast. On arrival, we check in to the Shigatse Hotel, which has good hot baths. Shigatse is Tibet's second largest city, and capital of the province of Tsang. The most interesting of its many sights, are probably the Tashilunpo monastic complex, and also the ruined fortress which dominates the city's skyline. The red and gold buildings which make up the Tashilunpo Monastery are surrounded by a high wall, and around this wall there is an important circumambulation route, which includes small shrines, significant rock inscriptions and many prayer wheels. The circuit takes less than an hour, but much longer if you stop regularly to watch the goings on of the Tibetan pilgrims. Little remains of the Shigatse fortress, but the view from the top is spectacular.
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Continue along the 'Friendship Highway' to Shegar.
Continuing our drive along the Friendship Highway, we climb to a pass which offers a first distant view of the main Himalaya range (which we must eventually cross). Descending from the pass we reach the small town of Lhatse, which has the feeling of a frontier town in the Wild West. Apart from its hot springs, Lhatse's claim to fame is that the long road to western Tibet begins a short distance west of the town, where there is a ferry crossing of the Brahmaputra River. Beyond Lhatse, we climb up to cross the highest pass on the Friendship Highway, the Gyamtso La (5220m). Rounding a bend on the descent from the pass, we are confronted by our first views of Everest, Lhotse and Cho Oyu. We encounter wild Tibetan settlements, lonely monasteries and the encampments of nomadic herders on the next 50 kilometre (30 mile) stretch of road to Shegar. We overnight at the Shegar Hotel, which offers basic but comfortable accommodation. It is from here that we will set off on our detour to the Rongbuk Valley.
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Visit the Ronbuk Monastery. Views of Everest.
We leave the Friendship Highway and head southwards towards the great chain of the Himalaya on a rough road which was constructed by the Chinese for a 1960 Everest expedition. Shortly after leaving the main road, we cross the Pang La (5150m). The views from the top, of the arrayed peaks of the Himalaya, just about beats anything from any other road pass in the world. Passing through the village of Phadhruchi below the pass, the road follows the river and ascends very gradually. Everest is lost from sight to begin with, but as we turn into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever. The Chinese authorities do not permit private buses on the road to the monastery at Rongbuk and we will make a short transfer in official cars. Our support vehicle is allowed to bring our equipment and supplies. Tonight we sleep in tents, setting up our camp close to the Rongbuk Monastery. This is reputedly the highest monastery in the world and the site of the original basecamp for the first British expeditions on Everest. If we are blessed with good weather, as the sun sets, the north face of Everest is typically illuminated by pink and orange light – a truly memorable sight. Altitude at camp is 5200 metres.
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Exploration around Ronbuk.
We have allowed a day at this remarkable place for rest or for exploration. The site of the modern day base camp for Everest is situated close to the snout of the Rongbuk Glacier a couple of hours walk up valley from our camp. Although there is a rough road to this camp, the Chinese do not allow any vehicles to use it without special permission. We spend a second night at the monastery campsite.
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Drive back towards Nepal stopping at either Nyalam or Zangmu.
We board our transport for the drive out of this remote place. We take the old road directly to Tingri from the lower Rongbuk Valley. This is a pretty rough road, crossing another 5000 metre pass, which provides excellent views of Everest and Cho Oyu. Back on the main road, we cross 2 more 5000 metre passes, the Lalung La and then the Shung La. It may seem repetitive to describe yet again another magnificent view, but this is just one of those trips. A photo stop is a must at the prayer flagged crest of the Shung La, for on one side of the pass is the huge bulk of Shishapangma, the only 8000 metre peak which stands completely in Tibet, whilst on the other side of the pass is a unique panorama of the north faces of Cho Oyu, Menlungste and Gauri Shankar. Photo session over, we begin the longest road descent in the world, from 5200 metres to 590 metres at the Sun Kosi River in Nepal. We leave the cold, arid Tibetan Plateau and drop down into the warm jungle of Nepal. The road enters a steep, narrow gorge with many waterfalls and the hillsides are covered with trees and plants of many colours. It is all very verdant, after the arid Tibetan Plateau. We may choose to camp at Nyalam or continue to the Chinese border checkpost of Zangmu and the Zangmu Hotel.
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Cross the 'Friendship Bridge' and return to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free.
After the border formalities, and the crossing of the 'Friendship Bridge', we continue our descent, reaching a low point at Dolaghat. The road then climbs again to Dhulikel and from there it is an easy drive to Kathmandu. We check in to the group hotel and have the rest of the day free for relaxing. As a part of the holiday package, we have included complimentary evening meals in Kathmandu on each of the nights that we stay in the city.
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Departure day. Transfers to Kathmandu Airport are provided.
KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Transfers to Kathmandu airport are provided. There are lots of extensions that can easily be added to your holiday in Nepal. Why not pre-book a simple day-tour in the Kathmandu Valley, or a multi-day excursion to one of the important wildlife reserves at Chitwan or Bardia. You might also like to add a visit to neighbouring Bhutan. Contact our office for details.
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What's included
- A professional English-speaking local guide
- Kathmandu Airport transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All meals throughout the holiday
- During the tour a full service - including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
- Guided sightseeing tours of Kathmandu and Lhasa
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Nepalese and Tibetan visas
- Tips for porters and other trek staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - souvenirs and drinks etc
During this holiday we will have a wide variety of eating experiences ranging from sophisticated international cuisines in Kathmandu, excellent Tibetan dishes in Lhasa, more basic, but wholesome Tibetan and Chinese meals on the road, as well as food prepared by our own excellent cooks which will be a mix of local and international style dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
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A Typical Day
The day starts with an early breakfast, in order to make as much of our day's drive as possible in the cool of the morning. We will stop for lunch at around 11.00 a.m. and this will be either a picnic in some scenic spot, or at a roadside tea-house or hotel. We will aim to reach our overnight stopping place by early afternoon, so that we have time to rest and for sightseeing in the area before the evening meal. On those days that we are camping, the evening meal will be served in a dining tent. This is the time for socialising, a chance to reflect on the events of the trip so far and to discuss the programme for the following day.
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Spending Money
Approximately £250 (or equivalent in US dollars, Euros etc.) should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses including local staff tips. It is not necessary to obtain local currency prior to departure. Sterling, US Dollars and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Kathmandu and Lhasa. However, outside of these cities, cash US dollars are more easily exchanged and in emergencies small US dollar bills can sometimes be used to make purchases. We recommend that you change approximately £100 into Nepal rupees on arrival in Kathmandu and £100 into Chinese renmibi in Lhasa. If you prefer not to carry all of your spending money in cash, it is possible to withdraw money from ATMs in Kathmandu (Nepal rupees only).
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying 'thank you' for good service. Tips do not form part of the wages of your local staff but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. Normally the bulk of the tips are given at the end of the trip and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the tips with a bit of ceremony (or sometimes a party) on the last evening, to mark the end of the trip. On this holiday you may have two or more tipping 'ceremonies', as you use the services of local staff from two different countries. The level of tipping is entirely up to you but we realise that some guidance is needed and we suggest that each group member contributes a total of £75 - £100 (in equivalent local currency) to a tipping pool. Depending on the make up of your support crew you will need approximately one third of this in Nepalese rupees (avoid 1000 rupee notes – these are too big to be useful).
Baggage Allowance
The maximum baggage allowance on the flight to Lhasa is 15kg. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trek at the group hotel.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday involves going to very high altitude. During the course of your trip you will be spending at least one night above 4000 metres and/or trekking to 5000 metres or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above 4000 metres you should consult one of our trekking experts before embarking on this holiday. On this trip we carry a portable altitude chamber (PAC-bag) and/or bottled oxygen for use in emergencies.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs.
You must bring the following items:
Comfortable walking shoes / boots or lightweight hiking boots
Trekking trousers
Baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm hat
Gloves or mittens
Headtorch with spare batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre x1
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Daypack 20 - 25 litres
Sleeping bag (comfort rating -15°C)*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Warm jacket (down)*
Basic First Aid Kit including Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Training shoes
Spare laces
Baselayer – thermal leggings
Sleeping bag liner
Scarf or buff
Travel clothes
Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Although this is not a trekking trip, there is the opportunity to do a reasonable amount of walking, whilst sightseeing in Lhasa and other Tibetan cities and around the camp in the Rongbuk Valley. If you intend to make the most of these opportunities, you should make sure that you take suitable footwear.
*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. Please note all hire / rental equipment is issued in Kathmandu. Please remember to allow room in your trek bag for these items.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Tibet (China) from Nepal
It is important that you do not make your own arrangements for the China visa since the group must enter Tibet on a group visa. We will make all arrangements for the group visa and include the cost of this ($175 for US citizens, $85 for all other nationalities) on your invoice. In order for our agents to process the group visa we will require the following information:
- Your: Name; marital status; current occupation; employers' name, address and phone number.
- Your emergency contact with the following details: Their name; nationality; occupation; relationship to you and telephone number.
- A copy of the information page(s) of your passport and a recently taken passport sized photo (colour scans of these documents will suffice).
You should send all the above information to us as soon as possible and no later than 6 weeks prior to departure.
Visa Nepal
All nationalities require a visa. The visa fee is $25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days, $100 for 90 days and is obtainable on arrival. Payment must be made in cash and USD, GBP or Euros are accepted. You will require 2 passport photos.
For all the regions of Nepal that we visit an additional permit is required. This is included in the holiday price and KE will apply for it, with your full passport details and 1 passport photo (sent by post or emailed). You must supply this to us at least 4 weeks prior to departure.
For the following holidays, in addition to the above, we will also require you to supply a copy of the information page of your passport (sent by post or emailed).
These trips are: Kanchenjunga (KAN), Mustang (MUS), Dolpo (DOL), Manaslu (MAN), Hidden Valleys of Naar and Phu (NAP), Naar to Mustang (NTM), Humla and Limi Circuit Trek (HUM), Naya Kanga and the Ganja La (NKG), Yala Peak and the Ganja La (YPGL), Tent Peak (TPK), Ramdung and Parchemo (RAM), Mera Peak, Island Peak and the Amphu Labsta (MIP), Island Peak Climber (IPC), Peaks and Passes on Nepal (MTR); Mera Peak Climb (MER); and Chulu Far East & the Tilicho La (CTL); Tabsar Peak and the Tsum Valley (TVC), Mukot Peak (MKP).
Transit via India
If you are travelling via India (Delhi or Calcutta) to your destination you may also require a visa for India. This may apply even if you are not leaving the airport unless your baggage has been checked all the way through to your destination. Generally, if you use the same carrier for both legs of your journey, you will not need an India Visa. Please download the detailed information document: Visa PDF India.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The unit of currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee.
Politically part of China, the unit of currency in Tibet is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
Electricity Supply & Plug
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Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on an active holiday getting some additional exercise. This is principally a touring holiday and there is no element of trekking but there are opportunities for exploration on foot around the places we visit and the fitter you arel, the more enjoyable you will find the experience, especially given the altitude. We would suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime with regular walks or any regular work out such as running or swimming.
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
At the time of each of our Everest from Tibet departures, we will encounter relatively mild daytime temperatures of between 10°C and 20°C and a little higher during mid-day and throughout August. At night the temperatures will fall to close to freezing point (and at our highest camp in the Rongbuk Valley possibly as low as minus 10°C). Tibet is sheltered by the Greater Himalaya from the full effects of the monsoon and receives very little precipitation at any time of the year. The weather in Tibet should be excellent at the time of any of our departures The with blue skies and brilliantly clear visibility the norm. However, weather in mountainous areas is notoriously difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time of the year. During the August deoparture, once we pass south of the Himalaya and return to Nepal, we are likely to encounter monsoon rain for the last couple of days and at this time temperatures in Kathmandu can be in the mid to high thirties.
Tibet Handbook. Victor Chan.
The Tibet Guide. Stephen Batchelor.
Abode of Snow. Kenneth Mason.
Seven Years in Tibet. Heinrich Harrer.
Lhasa to Kathmandu. 1: 400,000 Himalayan Maphouse
Although designed for cyclists, this is still the best map for following this tour. Cartography shows route distances, international and provincial boundaries, highways, main and minor roads, peaks, airports, night halts and places of interest such as Dzongs, Monastries, temples and hot springs. A detailed index is also supplemented by temperature charts and oxygen levels.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
The jungles of southern Nepal are an interesting counterpoint to trekking in the foothills or the high Himalaya. Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge provides a relaxing and comfortable base for a wildlife safari and cultural village experience. During two days of wildlife viewing in the Chitwan National Park 'buffer zone' - the interface area between visitors and the animals that live at Chitwan – you will be accompanied by expert guides on safaris by jeep by boat and on foot.
Chitwan Jungle Extension
From $1100 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $1100.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $1365.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $640.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a transfer to Kathmandu airport for the flight to Bharatpur. You are met by a Tiger Tops representative and transfer to the lodge. After a welcome briefing, you head off for the first of your jungle activities which may be by jeep, on foot or by boat. We can enjoy an excellent meal from the Tharu kitchen before retiring.
Meals L D
After an early wake-up call you will go out with your guide to catch the birds and animals at the watering hole. After breakfast at the lodge you will go out on safari again. As with yesterday your safaris can be by jeep, on foot or by boat. After a full day of wildlife viewing, you spend your final night at Tharu Lodge.
Meals B L D
You have another opportunity this morning to observe the animals at the watering hole, then after breakfast at the lodge, you transfer to the airport for the flight to Kathmandu where KE extension package services end.
Meals B
What's included
- Return flights - Kathmandu / Bharatpur / Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Airport transfers
- Transfers to the lodge on arrival at Bharatpur Airport
- 2 nights full board accommodation at Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
- Jungle activities including jeep rides / boat rides / nature walks and birdwatching
- Airport departure tax
- National park buffer zone fee
What's not included
- Any additional hotel nights required in Kathmandu before or after the extension
- Expenses of a personal nature - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The Kathmandu Valley contains the cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu itself, all of which were once independent kingdoms. An exploration of the valley's historic and cultural sights is an excellent way to begin or end your adventure in Nepal. Highlights of this tour includes a very early drive up to Nagarkot on the Kathmandu Valley rim, the perfect place to watch a Himalayan sunrise. This is followed by a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur, renowned for its temples and traditional buildings.
Kathmandu Tour - Nagarkot and Bhaktapur
From $145 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $145.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $220.00
- Deposit: $125.00 per person
We have a long morning of sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning with a very early start (at around 0430). We drive for approximately 1 hour through the quiet streets to Nargakot on the valley rim to watch the sunrise light up the Himalayas. Dropping back down to the valley, you will then have a guided tour of medieval Bhaktapur before returning to your hotel towards midday.
What's included
- Experienced tour guide
- Vehicle transport and driver
- Entrance fees
What's not included
- Packed breakfast to be provided. Other meals and drinks are not included
Situated next to the grounds of the former Royal Palace and only a 10-minute walk from the popular Thamel district, this former Rana residence was converted into a hotel in 1964. The original architecture was based on a French palace and the hotel has a grand appearance. Set in a large and beautifully tended garden, it provides a hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and is an ideal base from which to explore Kathmandu. All its rooms which are en-suite have been recently refurbished and the hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a swimming pool where you can also order drinks.
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Kris Bryant
is having a big year for San Diego, and had a huge weekend against BYU. He really has added muscle mass to his frame since high school and looks a lot differently physically, and he still has some room to add more. He really looks like a big leaguers in terms of his stature. He always had big power (I think he won the HR derby at the PG/Aflac game a few years ago), as the ball continues to jump off of his bat. He employs a crouched stance and has very good bat speed. He shows a good eye and takes confident, aggressive swings at the plate. He did a nice job keeping his hands back before drilling a fastball down the pipe to the opposite field for a big home run, allowing the ball to travel deep in the zone to use his strong hands, wristbands and forearms to drive the ball. He also drilled a solo shot in another at-bat, driving the ball to the right field side of center. He added a 2-run shot later in the game, an absolute laser line drive to left center. He has enough strength that he pulled a ball on the ground that had enough force to squeeze through the left side of the infield, and also hit a single up the middle in another AB. Overall I liked the way he waited for his pitch, laying off soft stuff away, as that is how teams apparently try to pitch him. He's going to be an early pick in next year's draft.
Dylan Covey:
As a Brewers fan it was particularly nice to see Covey pitch, who is quietly having a nice year. He didn't have as strong of a start vs. BYU, lasting only 3.2 innings, and he also hasn't been missing many bats this year, but the talent is evident. He too continues to fill out, and reminded my both physically and stuff-wise to former USD RHP Kyle Blair with thick proportions, particularly in the lower half. His breaking ball continues to have sharp, late break and he showed pretty good command of his fastball. He was sharp in the first inning of work, but labored after that, throwing a lot of pitches and not hitting his spots. He was 93-94 and also showed a really good changeup, a perfect slow ball. He and Bryant give USD a pair of premium prospects for the 2013 draft.
Louie Lechich:
I covered Lechich last summer in the Northwoods League when I rated him the
No. 30 prospect
based off of his strong, athletic frame, and didn't realize he had transferred to USD after playing his freshman year at Cal. His physical presence is obvious, and currently plays CF for the Toreros. He employs an open stance showing good speed and instincts in center, and made a really nice diving catch on one play. He's an aggressive hitter that kind of reminded me of Jim Edmonds given his size, strength and LH bat. He'll need to refine his approach, but has the strength to hit the ball out.
Andrew Heaney:
Heaney pitched one heck of a game against Oklahoma, going the distance while giving up only 3 hits and 1 walk, striking out 7. He also had a 12:6 groundout to flyout ratio, doing a really nice job inducing weak contact, and faced only 30 batters. I've profiled Heaney before, who employs a low three quarters delivery that creates plenty of deception. He has good size with long limbs, working quickly and throwing strikes. I remember his throwing more of a true curveball, but looked to throw more of a slurvy breaking ball in this game while throwing around 90-93, keeping the ball down in the zone. He also has a good changeup, giving him a deep arsenal of pitches, and he knows how to change speeds and move the ball around to change the batter's eye and upset their timing. He reminded me a lot of Danny Hultzen from a year ago, although he doesn't throw as hard as Hultzen did his junior year. If Hultzen went No. 2 overall last year there's no reason to think Heaney can't go in the 5-10 range this year.
Jordan John:
Oklahoma's starter opposite Heaney and a fellow LHP has very good size and strength, with thick proportions throughout his frame. He threw strikes with 3 pitches FB/CB/CH, sitting in the upper-80s. He has some deception in his delivery and exhibited good command. He'll get drafted and has some pro promise, and if he can find a way to add a few ticks to his fastball (his size indicates he might) at the next level I could see him enjoying success given his current abilities.
Alex Wood:
This was my first chance to see Wood, and I got a chance to see the odd delivery that David Rawnsley described in his
Draft Focus report
. There is effort to his delivery, with an odd windup in which he brings his arm and shoulder back before bringing his whole upper body forward toward the plate. He has long arms and wiry strength, and the moving parts creates good deception even if it isn't conventional. The opposing hitters had a hard time catching up with his low-90s fastball, which he commanded pretty well. His slider is a sweeper, keeping the ball in the lower half of the zone, and also threw a pretty good changeup. He struck out 10 in 8 innings of work, including 7 through the first 4 frames. As a lefty with good size and good stuff he'll get drafted early, and it will be interesting to see if the team that drafts him tries to polish up his mechanics/delivery at the pro level.
Austin Kubitza:
Kubitza reminded me of a right-handed version of Brett Mooneyham, both physically and facially as well as his stuff and the way he pitched. He has good stuff and his fastball explodes out of his hand and sits in the 91-93 range. He threw both a sweeping slider down and away from RH hitters and a curve that he dropped in for strikes. He has a slow windup and easy delivery, but I would like to see him pitch more aggressively given his stuff. His fastball has very good late sinking movement, and he lands a little upright as part of his delivery. That said he still creates some good downward plane to the plate, and I could see his draft stock exploding a year from now if he makes some minor adjustments and everything starts to click.
Taylor Wall:
Wall came in for Kubitza in the 4th inning and kept the game against Houston at 1-0 leading up to J.T. Chargois as Rice won in extra innings. He's a LHP with good size and a very good looking overall athlete. There is some attitude to his approach, as he attacks hitters with his fastball and isn't afraid to elevate the pitch looking for a K. There is some twisting to his leg as part of his drive and plant, and he also threw a solid curveball. I didn't see a changeup, so I'm not sure if starting is in his future, but I could see him having success in middle relief.
J.T. Chargois:
This was my first time seeing Chargois pitch, and it was immediately evident why some people think he could be pitching in the big leagues by the end of the year. He's a great looking athlete with an exaggerated delivery and some attitude/edge to the way he pitches, making him a perfect fit for a setup, and eventually, closing role. He snaps off a sharp yet short, late breaking curveball in addition to his explosive mid-90s fastball. The Houston hitters had a tough time catching up with his stuff. He also throws a more violent breaking ball that is a swing-and-miss pitch in the dirt that resembled more of a slider, but he doesn't appear to use that pitch to get ahead in the count.
Jace Fry:
I was expecting to see Brett Mooneyham throw for Stanford on Saturday, and while that didn't happen, I was treated to seeing Fry pitch. Pitch is the key word for Fry, as he's very advanced as a pitcher, moving the ball around and changing speeds to get outs. He's aggressive with his approach, attacking hitters while showing a fearless approach. He has a low three quarters delivery with a 4- and 2-seam fastball and a quick arm. He uses his 2-seamer down in the zone before busting hitters upstairs, changing the batter's eye. He also threw a sweeping curve that reminded me of Kevin Ziomek's, who he profiles in a very similar fashion overall. He doesn't overpower hitters, at least not at this point, but similar to guys like Heaney and Hultzen, I could see his velocity increasing over the next 2 years to become a premium prospect for the 2014 draft.
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Sales Incentive for Electric Cars: A Price of Nearly $0
This car deal sounds too good to be true: Drive a car, almost free.
To entice drivers to try electric-powered cars, auto makers are lowering the price of entry to the zero-emission lifestyle.
A new round of discount leases on mainstream-brand plug-in cars such as the Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e, combined with federal, state and local electric-vehicle incentives, could make a battery-electric car an extraordinarily economical way to get around for drivers. There are two big caveats: Drivers need to live in states offering tax incentives and can't drive very far in a single day.
Electric cars are still a long way from achieving mass appeal. Plug-in cars accounted for less than 1% of total vehicle sales in the U.S. during the first four months of this year, according to data compiled by the website hybridcars.com. But the flurry of discounts and public subsidies has more consumers refiguring the math. Plug-in sales more than doubled in the first four months of 2013 compared with a year earlier.
Bronson Beisel, 46, says he was looking last fall for an alternative to driving his gas-guzzling Ford Expedition sport utility around suburban Atlanta, when he saw a discounted lease offer for an all-electric Nissan Leaf. With $1,000 down, Mr. Beisel says he got a two-year lease for total out-of-pocket payments of $7,009, a deal that reflects a $7,500 federal tax credit.
As a resident of Georgia, Mr. Beisel is also eligible for a $5,000 subsidy from the state government. Now, he says, his out-of-pocket costs for 24 months in the Leaf are just over $2,000. Factor in the $200 a month he reckons he isn't paying for gasoline to fill up his hulking SUV, and Mr. Beisel says "suddenly the car puts $2,000 in my pocket."
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St. Mary's football Coach Brent Kucera was recently named Coach of the Year in the Southern Minn. Conference. Kucera led the Knights to a 12-1 overall record this season, with the only loss going to Dawson-Boyd in the State Semifinal.
Two other members on the St. Mary's team were awarded by the conference as well. Senior Andrew Steffl was named Lineman of the Year in the conference while junior Carter Krzmarzick was named Defensive Player of the Year. The two were also named All-Conference Selections for this year. Other All-Conference Selections include juniors David Surprenant, Lucas Heiderscheidt and Brandon Helget along with senior Nate Lax. Honorable Mention All-Conference went to seniors Mike Hirsch and John Brandl.
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ST. PETERSBURG | A local businessman is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identify of a driver who struck and killed a dog earlier this week, police said.
Snoopy the Jack Russell terrier was run over Monday morning by a dark sedan in the alley behind the dog's home in the Live Oaks neighborhood in western St. Petersburg.
A neighbor who saw the incident said the driver chased the dog and hit him intentionally. Police have been looking for the person.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The sight of thick black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel is bringing sighs of disappointment from the thousands of people who've gathered there in the rainy, chilly weather, waiting for news that a new pope has been elected.
A Nigerian priest who is studying theology at Holy Cross University in Rome says he's "not happy to see black smoke." But he says, "Maybe it means that the cardinals need to take time," and make sure that they make the right choice.
Two votes today, and a vote yesterday on the first day of the conclave, failed to result in the election of a pope. Additional votes are expected later today.
A Vatican spokesman notes that only one pope in the past century -- Pope Pius XII -- was elected on the third ballot, and that was on the eve of World War II.
The spokesman says, "We don't have any reason to talk about divisions," or about conflicts. The Rev. Federico Lombardi says it simply takes time to reach consensus on who the new pope should be.
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St. George Island, Florida- August 27, 2012
Mandatory evacuations are in place for many areas across the Gulf Coast.
A mandatory evacuation was ordered for St. George Island, Dog Island, St. Theresa, and low lying areas of the shore. I'm standing at the Blue Parrot, where the owner here said he's sticking it out and open for business.
"We worry about the restaurant. So, some of the key people, we stay just to make sure everything's ok."
The open sign outside the Blue Parrot is flashing. George Joanis says he's been here for seven years and as long as there is power, its business as usual.
"Sure it'd be easy for us to close and go run and hide. But, as you can see, it's not that bad. And you can come and have a burger or fresh grouper sandwich, and watch the weather at the same time."
Throughout the day, winds picked up and rain bands passed through, but the beach stayed fairly quiet.
Said David Volk, the St. George Island Beach Manager: "Everybody pulled off everything from the wave runners, and we pulled all the chairs and umbrella from the Saint George Island Beach Service....and now we're just gonna waiting pattern."
Most of the homes are empty. Locals say the high point of vacation season ended two weeks ago.With the beach cleared in anticipation of Isaac, some people say it's time to play.
Said one visitor: "This is what we do.....we wait all year for the hurricanes to come so we can go surfing out here cause there's not much out here."
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SOUTH CHARLESTON - Senior Trooper Brad Lowe, son of Wood County 911 Director Randy Lowe, and a Williamstown native, was one of the recipients of the Superintendent's Award, the state police's highest honor. The award was bestowed during a recent ceremony conducted by the state police.
Lowe is assigned to the Logan detachment.
In 2012, Lowe completed 177 criminal investigations, made 86 felony arrests, 225 misdemeanor arrests and confiscated $994,000 worth of illegal drugs.
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Senior State Trooper Brad Lowe, a Williamstown native and son of Wood County 911 Director Randy Lowe, recently received the state police's highest honor. Lowe is shown with Col. J.R. Smithers, superintendent.
"While these accomplishments speak well of Senior Trooper Lowe as a trooper, he has managed to balance this while being a member of the Special Response Team and a field training officer," said Col. J.R. Smithers, superintendent. "Senior Trooper Lowe was involved in several felony investigations in 2012 ranging from burglaries to murder. Some notable investigations include a car-jacking (kidnapping) incident involving two juveniles and an adult which resulted in Charles Skidmore being arrested for kidnapping."
"Senior Trooper Lowe has been involved in several successful drug investigations which resulted in the seizure of a variety of drugs to include 26 grams of crack cocaine, 40 packages of bath salts, prescription pills and marijuana plants. These drug investigations yielded several felony arrests and also included charges for endangering children," Smithers said.
"On one occasion, after responding to a 'shots fired' complaint, Senior Trooper Lowe discovered the incident was a domestic situation in which the suspect had pointed a rifle at his wife and children and threatened to kill them. Additionally, it was discovered that the suspect had shot a horse through the eye, resulting in the horse later being euthanized. Ultimately, the suspect was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment, malicious wounding of an animal, domestic assault and domestic battery," Smithers said.
"On another occasion, Senior Trooper Lowe responded to Logan Regional Medical Center in which a male subject had broken into the Emergency Room and was threatening employees with a knife. The suspect made numerous threats to harm patients as well as hospital staff. Once on scene, Senior Trooper Lowe guided the rescue efforts of patients and employees and the suspect was ultimately subdued," Smithers said.
"Lastly, Senior Trooper Lowe became involved in an incident involving Caren Blankenship's death. Blankenship had been taken to the hospital for a severe head injury on November 10, 2012. The incident had been reported to Chapmanville Police Department as an incident due to intoxication. Senior Trooper Lowe received information to prove that Blankenship's injuries were the result of a domestic altercation with Gary Allen. Blankenship died in the hospital as a result of her injuries and Allen was arrested for first degree murder," Smither said.
Wood County 911 Director Randy Lowe, who is a retired police officer, said, as a parent, he had mixed feelings when his son wanted to follow in his footsteps.
"The concerns are obviously the risk of getting hurt or loss of life are higher than most careers. Then there is the reward of knowing that you are directly helping society stay safe, a comfort that society expects as well as they should. I am extremely proud of my son. Not only am I flattered by his wanting to follow in my footsteps but to his credit he has a real desire to exemplify excellence. Excellence is not achieved by one event, it is what you strive for in every event," Lowe said.
"Brad lives in Logan when he is working but comes home to Williamstown just about every week on his days off. I have been told numerous times by local law enforcement that when he comes home he never hesitates to back them up on calls and even makes DUI arrests. Out of over approximately 600 West Virginia State troopers, my son Brad Lowe received the highest honor given by the West Virginia State Police," Lowe said.


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The festivities kick off bright and early at 7 a.m. with the 21st annual Mother of All Ascensions, an uphill costumed snowshoe race that climbs 2,073 vertical feet from Base Village to Gwyn's High Alpine Restaurant. Participants use snowshoes, track skis, hiking boots or running shoes. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes are awarded for the crowd's favorites. At the post-race party, all entrants have the chance to win prizes from participating sponsors and local merchants. Racers can pre-register at Base Camp Bar & Grill located in Base Village in Snowmass; Bristlecone Mountain Sports in Basalt; Independence Run and Hike in Carbondale; and Summit Canyon Mountaineering in Glenwood Springs. Event check-in and race-day registration begin at 5:45 a.m. in Base Camp Bar & Grill. For more information on the uphill or for volunteer opportunities, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 250-266-0022. The entry fee is $20 to pre-register and $25 the morning of the event.
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Flat Rock park could cost $1.6 million to develop
Published: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.
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FLAT ROCK — Development of a municipal park at Highland Lake Golf Club would cost about $1.6 million, excluding the purchase price, the Flat Rock Park Exploratory Committee told village council Monday.
Development costs
--Planning: $87,000
--New entrance: $53,000
--Roads and new parking: $434,000
--Resurfacing and reconfiguring existing parking area: $50,000
--Remodeling existing buildings: $75,000
--Playground: $200,000
--Two pavilions: $108,000
--Two gazebos: $28,000
--7,650 feet of mulch trails and 2,160 feet of asphalt trails: $98,000
--Landscaping: $156,000
--Security camera system: $20,000
--Lighting: $42,000
--Misc. (bridges, drinking fountains, picnic areas, etc): $285,000
*Provided by the Flat Rock Park Exploratory Committee
Members of the 10-person committee, speaking in a packed village hall, said those costs would include construction of a variety of amenities and should be paid for in phases. Their final report included operational and maintenance costs, traffic and parking issues, a new entrance, hours of operation, security and other areas, including possible grant funding.
The meeting was held to share the committee's findings, and council members made no decisions on the costs or recommendations.
The property is important to Flat Rock, Mayor Bob Staton said, as it is "a major entrance to the village. It is the first thing you see coming from Spartanburg Highway or (Interstate 26). We would like to see it continue to be open space."
The committee was formed in October and asked to explore the best use for the 67-acre property currently owned by Course Doctors Inc. The golf course is for sale for $1.3 million. In 2011, Henderson County announced a plan to buy the property for $1.1 million, but the county backed out after citizens opposed plans to turn the golf course into a soccer complex.
Through the exploratory process, the committee surveyed Flat Rock residents and asked them what they would like to have at the park.
"The committee recommends the village purchase the property and create a park with the amenities based on public input contained in this report," said Ginger Brown, committee chairperson.
Amenities include walking trails, open spaces, picnic areas, bike trails, a playground, fitness stations and pavilions and gazebos.
Brown said 69 percent of the 332 Flat Rock residents surveyed support the conception of a municipal park at the golf club.
"The park should be passive and low impact to minimize cost of creation and the intrusion of activity to surrounding residents," Brown said.
The committee said the park will have minimal impact on adjacent neighborhoods, and the property would be suitable for adding features in the future.
"The (development) price reflects high-quality features and amenities," said committee member Ed Lastein. "There are a lot of options to cut costs."
Development costs were broken down into several categories, including roads and new parking, $434,000; landscaping, $156,000; and miscellaneous items including bridges, drinking fountains, picnic areas and more at a cost of $285,000, among others.
Maintenance and upkeep would cost $155,065 annually, according to the committee. It also provided an option that the village hire a security firm for the site, which would cost $65,262 a year.
Administrative and oversight issues were also discussed at Monday's meeting. The park would have a gate and be open from dawn to dusk, or have summer and winter hours.
Committee members recommended several options for how the village could run the park, including contracting with Henderson County to maintain the site, after negotiating a price; hiring a private contractor that would cost $155,065; hiring a part-time park manager with a $27,000 to $30,000 salary, in addition to the maintenance cost; or hiring a full-time park manager who would handle some of the maintenance, therefore reducing the overall maintenance cost projection, for a total of $153,038 annually for the manager and maintenance.
The council could also combine some of the options.
The committee reported that there's at least $1,350,000 in government grant options and the village council has already applied for a $475,000 N.C. Parks and Recreation grant. A nonprofit Flat Rock Recreational Foundation fund would also be created to raise $600,000 in eight years, and an additional $300,000 over the following five years. Donations, gifts and naming opportunities would also be a source of financing.
The committee advised the village to establish a park management committee to oversee the property if council chooses to buy the golf course and create a park.
That committee would "ensure conceptual continuity in the park in both the future development and day-to-day practice," Brown said.
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