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Getting High

The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal

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Getting High

By: Bill Walker
Narrated by: Bill Walker
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What is the best way for the average person to authentically experience the world's greatest mountain range - the Himalayas? Fortunately, there is now a good answer. The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is the most popular footpath in Asia. Its genius lies in its design. Trekkers wind their way around and along some of the world's greatest peaks, ultimately getting near 18,000 feet, without ever having to do any 'technical climbing'. This Circuit is widely considered one of the world's great treks, and mortals from all around the world are coming to Nepal for the unique chance to 'get high'. Bill Walker ('Skywalker') struggled his way through the Annapurna Circuit in 2012. He has written this entertaining tale of his journey in this land of Sherpas, cold, altitude, and rushing water.

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Found this handy as backgroundninfo for planning an upcoming AC trip. There's a lot to learn from in terms of the author's mistakes, especially his decision to hire a porter sight unseen through a high pressure salesman on his first day, and making his altitude sickness worse by pushing on when he should have rested. Not a bad effort for a self published travel book.

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I read this twice, before and after doing ABC and EBC. It really captures what it’s like trekking in the Himalayas and I can’t wait to do the Circuit next. It was great listening to it in the long walks I was taking in preparation for my own trek!

Awesome book to read before going to Annapurna!

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Loved it. Very easy to listen to.

Bill takes us along on his adventures and misadventures giving us insight into what it's like on the ground.

I found this book entertaining, enlightening and fun.

Loved it.

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The book is good if you can get over the cribbing the author has towards porters.

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As an aspiring Annapurna trekker, Bill's insight proved to be a good first hand account on both the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp. Great listen and informative.

On a more detailed note, I think that Bill could handle the situation with his Porter better than letting himself to get ripped off like that.

Great Personal Anecdote of Annapurna Trekking

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Bill is a great narrator and made this a very enjoyable listen. Easily would recommend that

Easy and good listen/ read

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and at times it felt like I was there with Bill. I couldn’t pick a better narrator for this book.

Getting high the Annapurna circuit in nepal

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it got better. nice read but probs wouldnt read again. would recommend to the right person

good listen

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Just wow
Best book I've listened to in a long time. Booked a trip to Nepal based off of this. Recommended!

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