Freaking Fog On Everest

admin November 8, 2011
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Pretty cool, huh? That’s a video of an 18-seater plane landing in Lukla – gateway to the Everest region in Nepal. That was January 2009 – the heart of winter. Only crazy people like me would go in that season. …

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Langtang Himal

June 12, 2010
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, drive to Syabrubesi Day 2: Syabru Besi (1430m) to Lama Hotel (2500m) Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3400m) Day 4: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) + short hike to Kyanjin Ri Viewpoint (4700m) …

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Japanese Expedition To Myanmar Himalayas

July 5, 2009
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The track this lady is walking on looks like it may be jeep-friendly. Gentle slopes, albeit narrow at places. Scenery looks pretty Nepal-like. Altitude probably around 2000m. Scenery getting more and more interesting with multiple stream crossings. Latter part of …

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Semeru Sep 2009

June 12, 2009
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7th to 11th September 2009 A little lower but far more scenic than Kinabalu, Gunung Semeru (original Hindu name was Mahameru) forms a majestic southern backdrop to the Tengger Highlands or the Bromo-Batok Caldera of East Java. Standing at 3676m, …

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