Tag: Nepal

Three Passes Trek Nepal Day 8: Chukhung — Island Peak Base Camp

Over time, it seems I am getting used to the poor nights — multiple awakenings, headaches, difficulty falling back asleep, and a chilly nose. After such bad nights, I try to approach the day more comfortably and not stress myself out. Whether I am an hour faster or slower doesn’t matter ...

Three Passes Trek Nepal Day 6: Dingboche — Nangkartshang

Heavy are my eyes as I open them at 07:00 AM. Headaches plagued me through the night, waking me up multiple times. As soon as I put on my glasses, my gaze lazily drifts out the window. It’s not an uplifting sight, yet I can’t help but smile. A yak sits outside in the snow, covered in the...