I had forgotten how crazy my dreams are when I sleep at elevation; last night did well to remind me (all I will say is dinosaur apocalypse). After returning to bed following an early-morning excursion to the bathroom (it's quite rare that my bladder wakes me), I awake again and decide it's time
Three Passes Trek Day 1: Lukla to Monjo
After waiting around all day yesterday, it's time to return to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport for a second attempt at boarding a plane to Lukla (where I hope to begin the Three Passes Trek). I took advantage of my extra afternoon in Kathmandu to get myself a TIMS Card from the
Catching (Or Not Catching) A Flight To Lukla
Most people visiting the Everest Region begin their journies by flying from Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu to the Himalayan town of Lukla. As I learned during my first visit to the Himalaya, the process by which one books a ticket and then gets to Lukla is not winning any awards for its
A Beginner’s Guide To Nepal
Nepal is one of those places I long imagined myself going to, but never really thought I would make it to. Thankfully, I managed to prove myself wrong and experience the country for myself. The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is not only home to some of the most incredible natural wonder on
What Is Food Like In The Himalaya?
The Himalaya may be remote, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a huge variety of meals whilst trekking through the highest mountains on Earth. So long as those meals consist of a grain, vegetables, and (thankfully) cheese. Although meat is widely available, as I've mentioned before, I
Everest Base Camp Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Starting elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m Ending elevation: 9,100 ft / 2,800 m Elevation change: -2,190 ft / -640 m m Starting oxygen: 67% of sea level Ending oxygen: 73% of sea level Distance covered: 11.12 mi / 17.9 km Time hiked: 6h 15m Today begins what will be the last day of my first
A Beginner’s Guide To Everest Base Camp
The Everest Base Camp trek is considered to be one of the most spectacular hikes on Earth. It takes trekkers up through the valleys of Sagarmatha National Park and to the base of the tallest mountain on Earth. Filled with a long history, fascinating culture, and incredible people, this trip is
Faces Of Nepal And The Himalaya
When traveling in an unfamiliar country (or even back home), sooner or later someone will attempt take advantage of your ignorance and foreignerness and take your money (or otherwise exploit you). Nepal is not one of these places (especially once you get into the mountains). The Nepalese are
Everest Base Camp Day 12: Day Off In Namche Bazaar
Starting elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m Ending elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m Elevation change: 0 ft / 0 m Starting oxygen: 67% of sea level Ending oxygen: 67% of sea level Distance covered: 0 mi / 0 km Time hiked: 0h 0m Twelve days into my trek, and only one day away from Lukla (where I