They made it! A big CONGRATS to Jaci, Jade and Roxie for making it as planned to Mount Everest Base Camp on Christmas Day. Enjoy the walk back to Lukla ladies.
NarPhu to Upper Mustang Group Returns to Kathmandu
The first of our two 2019 NarPhu to Upper Mustang groups has just returned to Kathmandu. Long trip, toughest one I have ever done. Amazing trip. Amazing area. Back in Kathmandu for a hot shower and Kongfisher beer! Many pictures to sort through. 21 days of trekking, 19,000 foot pass and 300 kms mostly above 15,000 feet. Whew! Peter R., …
TREKKING IN NEPAL – IS IT GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY?
A lodge trek in Nepal can cater to your gluten-free diet. Recent research suggests that 10% to 15% of the population suffers from some form of intolerance to gluten and its many symptoms. Switching to a gluten-free diet can initially prove frustrating but, with some creativity and the increase of the number of gluten-free foods now available, you can enjoy …
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL IN NEPAL
Andy, Congrats on 30 years of adventure travel in Nepal. You certainly do it well. Hope you have had a great summer. Judy D. in Vail, CO When the first of the September groups touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu later this week, we officially kick off our 30th trekking season in Nepal! In the fall of 1987, …
WHY YOU SHOULD TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
Should you trek to Mount Everest Base Camp? Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Since their historic feat, thousands of climbers have reached the top of the world (29,035 feet / 8,850 meters) and even more of you are ambitious trekkers choosing to follow in their footsteps as far as Everest …
