Exercise Dragon Venturer Eagle is a trekking and climbing expedition to the Everest region of the Nepalese Himalayas due to take place from the 8 to the 30 October 2010 (approximately 21 days).

The expedition will involve trekking up the main approach towards Mount Everest providing an opportunity to view Mount Everest from Kala Pattar (5545m). The expedition then moves to Imja Tes (Island Peak) to train in Alpine mountaineering skills with a smaller team making an attempt on the summit (6189m).

The expedition will have a two level approach. The first level will be the focus on novice trekkers, providing an opportunity to experience high altitude trekking in the most famous mountaineering region in the world. The second level of development will focus on the experienced trekkers/climbers in the team to ascend Island Peak.

This exercise is one of two Major events organised by Derbyshire ACF to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the the Cadet Forces.

Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country in southern Asia, and is bordered by China to the North and India to the west, south and east.

Nepal is a country of highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north contains eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized.

Nepal experiences five seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. The Himalaya blocks cold winds from Central Asia in the winter and forms the northern limit of the monsoon wind patterns. In a land once thickly forested, deforestation is a major problem in all regions, with resulting erosion and degradation of ecosystems.