Features – unique photographic opportunities in the spectacular high Himalaya (including a Sherpa’s-eye view of four of Nepal’s 8000m peaks), expert local guides, western doctor, and comfortable, warm tea-house accommodation.
Level of Fitness – Good, should be able to walk up steep hills. Some long days.
Altitude – much of the trek will be at and above [...]
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
Country/Region: Nepal
Area: Everest Region
Season: March – May, Oct – Nov
Highest Point: 7,129 m
Grade Level: 5
Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak standing majestically in the center of some highest peaks of the [...]
Category: Climbers, Expedition, Himalayas, Nepal, Rock climbing, Travel
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
On the Lap of the Mighty Sagarmatha – Solu Khumbu or Everest region.
The Everest or Solu-Khumbu region lies on the eastern part of Nepal. Inhabited by the mountain people who have lived in harmony with their surroundings for hundreds of years, the Solu-Khumbu region has still retained its age old practices. The region which has [...]



















