Expedition Medicine Christmas eNews December 2008

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EML’s Christmas Crackers

Christmas is nearly upon us and to help us all beat the credit crunch we have been working hard to secure you some fantastic and EXCLUSIVE discounts.

Not only are we offering discounts on some of our challenge events but we also have suppliers giving us some great offersWe hope you enjoy! Get your copy for Christmas

Looking for that special medic gift – look no further! 

‘An invaluable resource for anyone planning a trip in the outdoors, either as part of an expedition or a wilderness adventure’

The climber Andy Cave IFMGA mountain guide, mountaineer, author and conference speaker was even more effusive in his praise;

‘As I was reading this manual I found myself frequently exclaiming “God if only we’d have had this book back then!” I will be keeping it very close to hand on my next adventurous trip I can promise’

Buy or download your copy here.

DISCOUNTS FOR EML CUSTOMERS

JUST WALK
We are offering £10 off the 60km walk and £5 off the 40km walk. Just Walk is a stunning walk over the South Downs allowing you to raise funds for the charity of your choice. There are four distances to choose from, 10km, 20km, 40km or 60km. Sign up now at

ADVENTURE RACES
We are offering £20 off the registration fees on the Namibia & NEW Spanish Ultra Marathons. These events are aimed at those wanting to push themselves to their limits, ideal if you want to raise funds for the charity of your choice and fancy a real challenge! Sign up now at http://www.adventure-racing.org/

OPEN EVENTS
It’s so easy to sign up, choose a challenge, choose a charity, register then start fundraising for the experience of a lifetime! We have an inspirational range of challenges and we are offering £20 off the registration fees for the following Open Events

All offers end midnight 31st December 2008. Discount is taken off the registration fees and can only be used with online bookings.

Hi Ho Silver 15% discount Our neighbours at Hi Ho Silver are offering ATD customers a HUGE 15% saving at their online shop. A beautiful range of silver jewellery and gifts with the additional bonus of a gift chooser and gift wrap. Delve in, discover and buy from their fantastic range. Just enter the code UhwkGqj when at the checkout. T&Cs: Exclusively redeemable online at www.hihosilver.co.uk. Not valid on sale items, e-vouchers and in conjunction with any other offers. Offer ends on 24th December 2008 at midnight. Promoter: Hi Ho Silver, registered in England No. 5042138.

Montane in partnership with The Climber’s Shop 15% off We have been working with Montane for a number of years now and like us they are passionate about the outdoors. They have performance clothing for any activity from biking to hiking to climbing. They have negotiated for ATD customers a 15% discount with one of their top customers: The Climber’s Shop. To claim your discount visit the website and enter the code CHONOS at checkout. Offer ends midnight 20th December 2008.

20% off at Lonely Planet Booked your ATD next trip? Then you might want to grab a copy of the Lonely Planet. They are offering you a 20% discount* off all Lonely Planet guidebooks. So lose yourself in depths of Norway, find yourself trekking in India or unearth some hidden gems on your home turf.To redeem the offer, visit http://shop.lonelyplanet.com load up your basket and enter the promo code: ATDLP20 *This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion and excludes theme packs, digital products, travel gear and delivery charges. Offer ends 31st March 2009. You must enter the promo code ATDLP20 to redeem the discount.

15% off at Nomad Travel Store Nomads have been kitting out travellers with clothing, equipment, books, maps, medical supplies and vaccinations for nearly 20 years. Prepare for your next ATD adventure with the 15% discount they are offering ATD customers. Visit their online store where you can shop for all your goods for your next ATD trip. The code you need is ATD1000. The discount does not apply to medical items or the shipping cost of the order (although orders over £75 after discount will have free delivery anyway).

up to 15% discount at Trek Hire UK If you don’t want to buy yourself new kit for your ATD adventure then why not hire? Trek Hire UK can offer you the latest gear at very competitive hire prices, and even better they are offering discounts to ATD customers. If you spend £50 or more you gain a 10% discount if you spend £200 or more you get a 15% discount (this is great if there is a few of you!). To redeem this offer just call them on 01306 886333, promotional code is ATDTH20.

Profeet is a new concept in custom fitted footwear such as running shoes and ski boots, providing the ultimate in fit, comfort and performance. Their unique 3D FIt System utilises biomechanical video gait analysis and foot scanning, the creation of custom insoles and the selection of appropriate footwear.They are offering ATD customers up to 25% off – email Julie for more details but hurry only a few vouchers left.   Cotswold Outdoor is an outdoor retailer which has been around for over 30 years. They have one of the most comprehensive ranges of outdoor clothing and equipment in the UK. They are offering ATD customers a 15% online discount, simply use the promotional code AF-ATDE-Y8 when the promotional code box appears in your basket. T&C’s: Exclusions include: Gift Vouchers, Rock Bottom goods (both shown online and carried in store), sale items, previously discounted goods (N D coded items), DVDs and specially ordered goods. (These items will be correctly priced at point of sale). In addition, this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other affiliation, Cotswold offer or discount. Expires 31st December 2008. Only available online. Once you have added your goods to the shopping basket, please enter the Promotional Code AF-ATDE-Y8 in the promotional code box (not case sensitive but you need to use the hyphens.

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Well look no further – what could be better than the Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Handbook written by the guru on the subject, Dr Sean Hudson with contributions from other experts.  

Get your copy for Christmas

‘An invaluable resource for anyone planning a trip in the outdoors, either as part of an expedition or a wilderness adventure’

The climber Andy Cave IFMGA mountain guide, mountaineer, author and conference speaker was even more effusive in his praise;

‘As I was reading this manual I found myself frequently exclaiming “God if only we’d have had this book back then!” I will be keeping it very close to hand on my next adventurous trip I can promise’.

You can read more of his review here | REVIEWS

See the different chapter headings | CHAPTER HEADINGS

Order you copy here £18 – the real thing, £15 – download | ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

Remember if you sign up for an Expedition Medicine course you get a copy with EML’s compliments.

Expedition and Wildnerness Medicine website

Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Handbook

If you haven’t signed up for a course yet or have someone who you think this might make a wonderful present for then grab your copy now.

You can purchase the manual here,  you can either download it or have a copy sent by post.  It costs £15 to download or £18 if you want the paperback version.

Don’t forget if you are signing up for one of our courses you automatically get our EML Manual.