Nepal Stories and Tips

Quote: On Altitude NavigationNavigating on mountainous terrain is very different from doing so on flat ground. In the last, a compass is very important because usually few landmarks are visible. Knowing the path, directions and distances becomes then crucial. On the mountains, the situation is different.…

Quote: What could be simpler? A bag with a trillion items surrounding it; just throw everything in and go trekking. Mountains, skies, freedom. A few days later it becomes clear most of the items were not necessary, and that the extra towel left behind was essential.…

Quote: Correct water administration is essential for the success of the trek. The issue is complex: tap water and shiny faucets would not be seen along the trek. Part of the topic is related to the trekker’s behavior while on the path; the rest on making…

Quote: On Suspension Bridges and YaksThey looked fragile. Most of them turned out being solid steel structures; besides, there was no other choice but moving ahead and upwards. At first I would let porters cross and wait until the bridge was clear, later, I gained confidence…

Quote: On a Slow Death and How to Cheat ItThere isn’t a sadder way of spoiling the perfect vacation than climbing beyond the altitude limit where the body can get suitable amounts of oxygen from the atmosphere. The problem is that this limit is not steady,…

Quote: "Did you just walk?" was the strange question one of the early readers of this journal did. There is more to a trek than walking, yet that action is at the very heart of the adventure and some attention should be given to the way…

Quote: Day 16: from Dingboche (4350m) to Lobuche (4940m)I left early and shortly after saw below me the village of Periche, sitting next to a teeth-shaped ridge; walking quickly along the oddly beautiful and sharp ridge I reached Thukla (4620m) in ninety minutes. The landscape…

Quote: Day 12: from Phakding (2640m) to Namche Bazaar (3450m)Early in the morning, I crossed two long hanging bridges over the Dudh Kosi. The second and longer one took two minutes and ten seconds while walking at regular speed. At nine I arrived at the gate…

Quote: Day 6: from Sete (2575m) to Junbesi (2700m)Eager to finally cross the Lamjura Pass (3530m), the biggest obstacle on the eastwards part of the trek, I left early. After a long, wet way up and several false peaks, I reached the pass shortly before eleven.…

Quote: Day 2: from Jiri (1935m) to Shivalaya (1800m)The first walking day was one of the hardest since I was adjusting my equipment. Looking at the exit point and arrival points altitudes, the way did not seem impressive, but along the way was a small mountain…