For the vast majority of the population of the planet, a glacier is a theoretical entity. It’s something that you learn about when in high school or college geology classes, something else that you study for a minute or two, take a test on, and forget about. The same is true of what we learn […]

17th October, 2011 – This morning our briefing included a review of our climbing itinerary, logistical details of our routes and detailed discussion on acclimatization issues. In the afternoon, Wongchu Sherpa kindly guided us to Boudhanath, a World Heritage site to see the Great Stupa, which is a focus for the exiled Tibetan Buddhist community. […]

Yamnuska High Altitude Expeditions Three Peaks Nepal 2011 “The Plan” By Margaret Imai-Compton The Dream On October 14, 2011 a team of 8 Yamnuska clients and Yamnuska Associate Director Barry Blanchard will embark on a 28 day high altitude expedition to Nepal. The trip is the realization of long time Yamnuska clients Mark Rosin and […]