Haunted by a near-drowning experience in high school, I spent fifteen years terrified of water. It wasn’t until early 2022, in preparation for a sailing trip in the Orcas Islands, that my friend Seth (a great mentor over the years, we started Himalayan Adventure Labs together, but he has stepped back now) nudged me back into swimming lessons. Overcoming that fear felt like a victory, and when Seth floated the […]
Lamjung High
The trip was to find an alternative route for ‘The Annapurna Circuit’ and the first stage was to cross ‘Namun-la’ pass, a pass not many have heard about.
Naar Phu and Chulu Peak 2023 – Trip Report
The Annapurna massif loomed ahead, a silent challenge of towering peaks and hidden trails. Chulu, a 6000m+ titan, flanked by the 5000m giants of Kang La and Thorung La, awaited.
Everest Base Camp Trek 2023
During our orientation, over dinner, I mentioned to Maria that the most important thing to remember during any trips in Nepal was to be flexible on any given situation. But, little did I know, as we got on the bus from Kathmandu a little over an hour after midnight to get to the airport in Ramechap for our flight to Lukla, that with the first rays of light the previously […]
The Langtang Fastpack 2023 Chronicle
Buckle up, folks, because Langtang Fastpack 2023 was more of an epic tale than your grandma’s Sunday yarns! Our spirited adventure kicked off with blessings from Hindu priests at the Budhanilkantha temple. We’re Team Reindeer (yes, with the antlers and all), and our adventure began in the heart of Budhanilkantha. From there, we plunged headfirst into the lush wonderland of Shivapuri National Park, where adventure and memories awaited. When we […]
Langtang Trail Running Camp 2023
A total of 130 kilometers while gaining 7560 meters of elevation in three days looks tough and demanding on paper, the journey itself is impossible to quantify. More than the physical strain the body endures, these three days were filled with observing nature as it is and quality conversations on life and such.
Manaslu Fastpack 2023 Trip Report
Greetings, fearless adventurers! It’s me, the Yeti, reporting back on the epic journey we embarked upon during the Manaslu Fastpack 2023, organized by the incredible folks at Himalayan Adventure Labs (HAL). Brace yourselves for a tale filled with laughter, excitement, and a sprinkle of mischief! Our team was an unstoppable force of adventure seekers, ready to conquer the untamed trails. Tony and Sharon, the seasoned veterans of Annapurna Fastpack 2017, […]
Happy Holidays: Looking back on some great adventures in 2022, and towards more in 2023
We’re back! After some ‘bumpy times’ over the past few years due to you-know-what, we are so happy to report being able to return to helping people fulfill their dreams in the Himalayas in 2022. Before bragging about the adventure dreams we helped people with in 2022, we want to encourage you to consider joining us in Nepal this coming year. We have organized trips ranging from the classic Annapurna […]
A Journey Through Time and Space: A 25 day camping trek in Humla
A plan was set; to start the trek from Rara (starting point for the Mugu/Dolpo trek last year), head north to Simikot, follow Mugu Karnali river to get to Hilsa, a border town and turn east to Limi valley and back down to Simikot while crossing two Himalayan passes.
Manaslu Fastpack 2022 Trip Report
We have almost a decade long history with Manaslu; Seth participated in the Manaslu Trail Race with some serious mis-adventures in 2013, Sudeep and Seth did the slowest known time in 2015 around the Manaslu circuit, and Sudeep took part in the trail race in 2016. This was the first year for HAL organising the Manaslu Fastpack, after covid postponed it for two years, and what an adventure it was! […]