After taking an embarrassingly high number of rest days in Kathmandu (six rest days, probably my new record), Buckey and I were all set to get back on the trail. We made the brutal nine-hour bus ride back to Jiri, where we had left off. For this section of trail, we were headed to Panch...
This post is sponsored in partnership with REI and the Force of Nature campaign. All opinions are my own. This year, REI has launched their Force of Nature campaign with the goal of leveling the playing field for women in the outdoors. More often than not, it’s men who’s stories of...
In preparation for our hike through the Solokhumbu region, Buckey and I took four long rest days in Khadbari to let our feet heal and give our sore knees a break. Luckily, the hotel we were staying at had wifi, HBO, and a restaurant. We estimated that Buckey ate 120 momos (a meat and...
Buckey and I have been on the low route of our Great Himalaya Trail thru-hike until now. Tired of the jungle, we decided to make a side trip to Makalu Base Camp in order to get to cooler temperatures and see white peaks. From Khadbari, we took a Jeep up to the village of Num. It was a...
After departing Taplejung, we began the walk to Khadbari. For our first day out of Taplejung, our fifth day of hiking, we made the short walk down to Dobhan. Once there, we found a river side guest house. Half of the wall towards the river was woven bamboo and half was open. It’s...
Leaving Kathmandu, we ended up taking a direct bus to Taplejung. The downside is that it was a 24-hour journey. Most of the trip was through curvy switchbacks up and down mountains. At every turn, I had to brace myself so I wouldn’t fall out of my seat. Thankfully we hit a long...
After two days of flying, Buckey and I arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday. We have been running around and getting organized for our hike, exploring the tourist district of Thamel (pronounced Tah-mell), and eating lots of food and drinking beers and milk tea. For the first stretch of our...
Tomorrow is the beginning of my last eight day shift as a wilderness therapy guide in Southwest Utah. Then I will be departing to Nepal to start the Great Himalaya Trail. I’ve been at my job for over a year now, which might not sound like long, but it is for me. As a long-term...
The countdown is on. There’s 31 days until I depart for Nepal to start the Great Himalaya Trail. Right now, I’m finishing up my last month of work and sorting out details for the first leg of the hike. What I’m Doing to Prepare: I’m leaving my job as a wilderness...
Harmony House recently sent me a box of their Gourmet Soup & Chili Pack to test out. Wanting to try it immediately, I brought a few packages with me to work. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I work as a wilderness therapy guide in the Utah desert. Basically, I’m...
