Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
My fourth book with gestalten publications has just been released. In a nutshell, Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World, is a 300-page coffee table book that showcases 26 of the finest hikes from the world’s highest mountain range (along Read More …
Mount Kailash (6,638 m / 21,778 ft) is Asia’s holiest mountain. Located in the far reaches of western Tibet, for centuries it has been an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and members of the Bon and Jain faiths. Many pilgrims Read More …
In western countries, the majority of people backpack without the assistance of guides, porters or travel agencies. Yet when many of these same hikers journey to developing nations, they make the decision to go on guided treks. Why? Guided Trekking Read More …
High mountain ranges such as the Rockies, Andes and Himalaya offer some of the most spectacular hiking opportunities on the planet. However, walking at high altitude brings with it certain inherent risks, the most common of which is altitude sickness, Read More …
Distance: 37.3 miles (60 km) Avg.Time : 3 days Start / Finish : Tingri – Everest Base Camp. Tingri is located on the Friendship Highway, which runs between Tibet and Nepal. There is frequent public transport in both directions. Similarly, Read More …
Distance: 49.7 miles (80 km) Avg.Time: 4 days Start / Finish: Ganden Monastery – Samye Monastery Public transport is available to both monasteries from Lhasa. Season: May – October Maps / Info: For all of my multi-day walks in Tibet, Read More …
Distance: 68.4 miles (110 km) approx. Avg.Time: 4 – 5 days Start / Finish: Chiu Monastery. Chiu is an ideal place to start and finish due to its spectacular hilltop setting, easy access and nearby hot springs. Season: May – Read More …