Plant 100,000 Rhododendrons to Protect Everest’s Future

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours, Worldwide Hiking Tours

Run for the Planet. Grow a Legacy. Nepal’s majestic Himalayas are under threat from glacial retreat, biodiversity loss, and the escalating impact of climate change. But hope grows one tree at a time. Since 2022, the team behind the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon has planted thousands of Rhododendron Barbatum trees across the Everest region. These beautiful, high-altitude natives don’t just …

Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon 2026 Registration is NOW OPEN

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

CHASING MILES & ACHIEVING DREAMS AT THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TRAIL RUN70K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon & Non-Runner trip options Yeah, it’s a year away, but now is the time confirm your spot and start planning and training for the world’s highest and most exciting trail marathon. The 2026 Tenzing-Hillary Mount Everest Marathon trip also offers a Half-Marathon, Ultra 70K Distance …

Mount Everest Winter Marathon 2025

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

The 1st ever winter edition of the World’s Highest Marathon The trip dates are November 17 to December 6, 2025 for the Marathon, Half-Marathon and Non-Runner options of the first running of our Mount Everest Winter Marathon. Race date is December 1, 2025 starting at Everest Base Camp! On December 1, 2025, runners, joggers, hikers and walkers will leave Everest …

The Lost Valleys of Naar and Phoo

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

A look back to our 2005 unique hiking traverse across the Annapurna Range into the Tibetan villages and monasteries of Upper Manang TREK REPORT APRIL/MAY 2005: I must admit that this trek surpassed even my own high expectations. I’ve long desired to visit the remote Tibetan valleys of Naar and Phu located in the upper reaches of Nepal’s Manang District. …

Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

CHASING MILES & ACHIEVING DREAMS AT THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TRAIL RUNRegistration is also open for the 2026 trip It’s just 2 months away, so now is the time to start planning and training for the world’s highest and most exciting trail marathon. The 2025 Tenzing-Hillary Mount Everest Marathon trip also offers a Half-Marathon, Ultra 70K Distance and a Non-Runner trip …

Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek in 2025

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

In 2025, we are bringing back our Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Lodge Trek. This is a relatively little-traveled route connecting two of central Nepal’s most beautiful valleys through small farming villages, Buddhist culture and across the Larkye La pass (17,100 feet). This route now offers basic lodge accommodation, so no camping is necessary. Tsum is one of the sacred …

Stay Connected on your Everest and Annapurna Trek in Nepal

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

Unplug or not. Your choice!While many people travel with us in order to get off the grid for a while, “real life” often dictates otherwise. Family, work, checking in with your dog sitter, social media posts…all require us to stay connected (at least periodically) during our trip. For travel in Nepal, the Everest and Annapurna regions offer the best options …