Destination: Nepal

The journey begins

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 | By katecarlson | Views [459]

In four hours my trip officially begins: Flying from Connecticut to Philly   Philly to Qatar Qatar to Nepal In about 28 hours I hope to be checked in to my first destination, The Holy Himalaya Hotel in Kathmandu.... Read more >

Photos: Nepal 2017

Sun, 5 Nov 2017 | By katecarlson | Photo Gallery

The Road Ahead

Sun, 5 Nov 2017 | By katecarlson | Views [698]

This morning it hit me : I will be in Nepal a week from today!  This is a strange truth to absorb as I sit in my home in Connecticut writing this entry. Yet it is certain to happen. Or as certain as anything can be in this world.  "Why Nepal?" ... Read more >

Nepal

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 | By mikeccarson | Views [435]

I wasn't sure if i would be well enough to tralve but dozed up i got out of bed after an extremely restless night at 4am. The flight left slightly early just before 7am and the propellor plane climbed rapidly to climb over the close set mountains that ... Read more >

Photos: Nepal

Tue, 3 Oct 2017 | By danidawnandstevo | Photo Gallery

In anticipation

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 | By mazzer | Views [392]

Nepal here I come! So three days before heading off, my daypack is cramed full of telescopes and binoculars, a kind donation from the RSPB for Bird Conservation Nepal and Friends of Birds. Propped by the wall are three crutches. A friend broke her ... Read more >

Tags: charity, trekking

Looking back. Part 2

Fri, 7 Jul 2017 | By solorunner | Views [588]

Pokhara: dreamy lakeside town home to smoothie bowls, Or2k restaurant, paragliding, world peace pagoda, friendships and epic sunsets.  met 2 amazing girls on the windy 10 hour bus ride there and ended up hiking to see the sunrise with them, feasting ... Read more >

Looking back. Part 1

Fri, 7 Jul 2017 | By solorunner | Views [598]

Now that I've officially convinced you that I've been going nonstop for almost 2 months, Ive decided to dedicate this free hour to easing your curiosity with the very short version of the majority of the trip. You'll just have to hang out with me/buy ... Read more >

Hiking goals

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 | By solorunner | Views [458]

Okay so where was I.. right Namche Bazaar having made lots of friends that I would most likely never see again but I'm pretty confident if I ever contacted them they would be happy to meet up. After Namche Bazaar I was splitting from the crowd in pursuit ... Read more >

Photos: Gokyo Ri Renjo La Trek

Mon, 29 May 2017 | By solorunner | Photo Gallery

Trekking and friending

Mon, 29 May 2017 | By solorunner | Views [474]

I am now realizing how difficult it is to find free time to write to you. Wonderful for me because it means I am sustaining my endurance qualities despite having to sacrifice my morning runs in the name of adventure. Let me paint the picture for you ... Read more >

Shrek was right about donkeys

Fri, 26 May 2017 | By solorunner | Views [560] | Comments [1]

Hello friends! I have returned from trekking, 2 days early actually thanks to my refusal to stop hiking anytime before 4pm. But before I get into the details of this epic journey, I'm gonna start with my last day (today). Let me preface this by saying ... Read more >

Kathmandu

Thu, 18 May 2017 | By solorunner | Views [1127] | Comments [3]

After a 16 hour flight, 4 consecutive Harry potter movies, a 5 hour layover without wifi and another 5 hour flight I finally made it to Kathmandu, Nepal last night. The hostel, hotel mums home is super cozy and has a great view of the concrete wall next ... Read more >

A meet with a legend

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 | By hikemaniak | Views [748]

I still don't know what to make of the whole trip, I came to see the future (Mt. Everest) and then return home to prepare for it but as I trek down from Namche Bazaar to Lukla I have mixed feelings of sadness and excitement in constant oscillation, ... Read more >

Tags: beyond, love, mountain, possibilities, trekking

Photos: Danyluk

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 | By danyluk | Photo Gallery