Tag: Bhutan

Bhutan Trek Team in Good Spirits After a Long Day

First day trekking in Bhutan

Hello Everyone, It was a great first day trekking, with perfect weather and entering into Jigme Dorji National Park. Towards the end of the 10 mile hike we were next to the Pa Chhu (Paro River) where our campsite is … Continue reading

Tiger’s Nest and Paro Town

Hello Everyone, It was a great first full day here in the Kingdom of Bhutan. After breakfast we headed out towards the Tiger’s Nest Monastery just a short drive away. And then we started the hike up to the Monastery … Continue reading

Bhutan Trek 2017 begins!

Hello Everyone, Everyone always talks about how magical and beautiful Bhutan is, but it’s hard to really understand what people are talking about until you step off that plane, walk across the tarmac looking out into the mountains and the … Continue reading

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    When conditions are prime for winter backcountry adventure, it’s easy to get caught up in the stoke and overlook essential pre-trip preparation in a rush to get on the skin track. In this webinar, guide and backcountry powder chaser, Elias Zane Holt, lays out how to plan a successful and safe trip into the mountains, […]

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    Spring volcano season is right around the corner and having well-fitted, comfortable boots is essential for long days on the skin track and epic descents.    We teamed up with the legendary boot whisperer, Megan Jackson, of Backcountry Essentials in Bellingham to outline the basics of boot fit.  In the video below, she discusses physical […]

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    Towering resolutely over the Seattle skyline, cloaked in miles of glacial ice, Taquoma (əqʷuʔməʔ”) or “Mother of the Waters”, captures the imagination of all who gaze upon her massive flanks. On February 28th, senior guides Lyra Pierotti and Jonathon Spitzer, hosted a webinar about this iconic climb.   They covered trip logistics, a detailed overview of […]

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