The Journal
Stories From The Trail
Guides, trip reports, and updates from our team in the mountains of Nepal.
Camping Trek Team · August 13, 2026
Yaks, Explained: The Real MVPs of Every Himalayan Trek
You'll pass dozens of them on the trail and probably never think twice. Here's what's actually going on with the hairy, grumpy, essential animals hauling half your camp up the mountain.
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Deepak Thapa · August 1, 2026
Why We Still Camp: What Teahouse Trekking Doesn't Give You
Most companies moved to teahouses years ago. Here's why we didn't, and what you actually get from a real camping trek that a lodge can't offer.
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Camping Trek Team · July 29, 2026
Everest Base Camp: A First-Timer's Honest Guide
What the brochures don't tell you about altitude, pacing, and the days that test you most on the way to base camp.
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