From 1988 to 2006 we successfully led trekking groups to every corner of the Karakoram. For obvious reasons these treks have been less popular over the years but, with a top notch local agent and the tremendous success of previous groups, we are committed to rediscovering this gem among trekking destinations in 2019. The trek to Camp Concordia and hike …
The Sacred Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal
The Tsum Valley landscape is dotted with mani walls, chortens and kaanis (gateway chortens). Chortens are Buddhist religious monuments, also known as stupas, which are distinct features in Tsum Valley. They are erected to ward off evil spirits from places that are identified as thresholds such as confluences and bridges or to commemorate the visit or death of historic figures, …
Huayhuash Trek in Peru
Our new trekking tour in the Cordillera Huayhuash is considered the most challenging hike in Peru and arguably in all of South America. Fewer people trek the Huayhuash than the nearby Cordillera Blanca with most walking and most of the campsites situated above 13,000 feet / 4,000 meters, so the landscape is quite rugged and mountainous. The Huayhuash is famous …