December 2009

Ho! Ho! Ho! & Season's Greetings Bella/o Trekkers,

I hope this email finds you healthy, happy, and feeling holiday cheer.

Bella Treks is thrilled to wrap up another year of Worldly Excursions to Beautiful Places. While we could not escape the impact of world economics we forge on because we believe in our destinations, in our local contacts, in our expert guides, and in the value of Wordly Excursions to Beautiful Places.

It's the heartbeat. I have come to appreciate heartbeats. It’s the beat from the wandering albatross soaring at sea, from the rainbow trout slipping from wet hands, from the Argentinean chef preparing Llama, and from you that make leaving the comforts of home rewarding, meaningful, challenging, and memorable.
(Felicia Ennis, Aysen Glacier Trail, Chile)

And the beat goes on!

In 2009 Bella/o Trekkers traveled to Salta, Argentina where cultures meet South Georgia Island, King penguins, Sir Ernest Shackleton

South Georgia Island, King penguins, Sir Ernest Shackleton

. We floated in excitement as we set hooks in rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat, on Montana's blue ribbon rivers. We conquered mountain peaks and walked through fields of wildflowers in grizzly bear country. We sailed in the Scotia sea and took shelter in South Georgia Island’s deep bays. We followed in Sir Ernest Shackleton's footsteps, and sat in silence on Prion Island. Lastly, we tested our endurance on the exclusive 8-day Aysen Glacier Trail in northern Patagonia, Chile.
(King Penguins, South Georgia Island. Photo by Felicia Ennis)

Here we go again! What can 2010 possibly have to offer?

April 2010-- Morocco and Peru
Summer 2010-- Montana
August 2010-- the Arctic
September 2010-- Morocco
October 2010-- Patagonia
January 2011-- the Antarctic
Please let me know if you have other ideas.
(Montana/Photo by Felicia Ennis)

BELLA TREKS INVITES YOU TO MOROCCO

Mountain Architecture and Culture
September 29-29, 2010
April 19-29, 2010 - FULL
Join us as we take the road less traveled and experience the real Morocco.
* Lunch with the sheikh (tribal leader) of Zawiya Ahansal
* Visit sustainable women’s cooperatives that are operated by local Berbers
* Hike through Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains
* Explore Marrakesh’s medieval marketplace
* Visit the Igherm Restoration and Library Project, learn about traditional architecture techniques and see sustainable development in action
Email or 406-223-2595
See more about the Igherm Restoration and Library Project
(Morocco/Photo by Kristoffer Erickson)

BELLA TREKS INVITES YOU TO PERU

Huayhuash Range
April 12-20, 2010 Huayhuash range, Peru

If you like to hike and to be among big mountains, you will love hiking in Peru.
* 6 peaks over 6000m and 15 over 5400m,
* Enjoy the beautiful lakes of Jahuacocha and Carhuacocha
* Fishing
* High altitude camping and hiking
* Swimming
All you need to carry is a light day pack and the mules carry the rest. Peru is a spectacularly interesting country. There is also Machu Picchu, the lesser explored Choquequirao ruins, floating islands in Lake Titicaca, the rain forest and well over 400 species of birds! (Huayhuash Range, Peru/Photo by Carlos Ames)
Email or 406-223-2595

BELLA TREKS INVITES YOU TO CHILE

October 2010-April 2011 --Specific dates TBA
Aysen Glacier Trail

Join us in Patagonia on this unforgettable adventure.
*Help preserve the areas you visit.
* Isolation, a 15-day trekking and rafting trip in which you will see no other tourist on the trail or on the river.
*Learn about the Northern Patagonia Ice Cap, the third largest ice field in the world.
*Raft the pristine Baker River, Chile’s most voluminous river
*Journey from Ice Cap to Ocean, following a complete hydrological system.
*A real wilderness adventure in the heart of Patagonia.
Space is limited! (Aysen Glacier Trail/Photo by Felicia Ennis)
Email or 406-223-2595
See more about "Patagonia Rising"

BELLA TREKS INVITES YOU TO MONTANA

All SUMMER - June - September
July 12-16 Full
July 19-23, 2010

Bella Fly fishing
Yes! We are offering a women-only fishing trip next summer 2010. Back by popular demand!
Enjoy fantastic fishing on a variety of Montana’s rivers and streams, including the Yellowstone, the Gallatin, and the Shields Rivers. You will appreciate the delightful accommodations at the historic Harrison house and the healthful, tasty meals. (Brown trout/Photo by Felicia Ennis)
Space is limited!
June - October, 2010
Email or 406-223-2595

Happy holidays and thank you very much for being a part of the Bella/o Treks team. May 2010 bring you the very best.

More trips can be found at www.bellatreks.com and if there is something you'd like to do that Bella Treks does not seem to be offer, please let me know by an email or call at 406-223-2595. This is the tip of the iceberg and you're the first to know!

Be sure to visit the PHOTO GALLERY for some travel inspiration!

Please join us on:

And the beat goes on,

Felicia Ennis

www.bellatreks.com
travel@bellatreks.com
406-223-2595

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