Eco tours on the Tibetan Plateau, India, Nepal and Bhutan

How to prepare for High Altitude

People always ask me, “How can I prepare for a trip to high altitude in Tibet?”

Here are ways to make your next trip safe and happy and healthy.  From preventative acclimatization to proper care if you get mild or severe altitude sickness this post will answer a lot of the questions around high altitude sickness.

YouNing Monastery – a great day trip from Xining!

Looking for a great day trip from Xining?  Get away from the crowds and mass tourism of Qinghai Lake and discover a piece of monastic history that few foreigners have ever laid eyes on.

The ABC’s of packing a backpack

Packing for a trip can be stressful.

What should I bring? What’s the weather like? How many pairs of underwear do I need?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in this blog.

Become a pro-packer and feel good about what’s on your back!

Six days of trekking bliss on Minya Konka

Minya Konka, or Mount GongGa, is the highest peak in Sichuan Province at  7,556 m (24,790 ft).  This also gives it the distinction of being the 41st tallest mountain in the world and the easternmost 7,000 meter high (23,000 ft) peak in the world.  It is also the the third highest peak outside of the Himalaya/Karakoram range , after Tirich Mir and Kongur Tagh.

The jagged peaks and alpine lakes of Nyenbo Yurtse

Trek past fields of Edelweiss and yaks grazing near turquoise glacial lakes and discover the dramatic shark tooth peaks of Nyenbo Yurtse. This the home to Tibetan nomads who live at the base of a mountain that hovers at a lofty 5369 meters/17,615 feet.

This majestic, holy mountain range is home to over 14 peaks that are over 5,000 meters and is considered the cradle of the Golok Tibetan tribes.

The fastest ascent of Everest

In this post find out how Kilian Jornet set the speed record for ascending Mount Everest on May 21 and 22, 2017.