Notes from the trail.

Planning

10 July 2026 · 6 min read

Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, or Manaslu: choosing your first Himalayan trek

An honest comparison of our three signature treks — how long each takes, how hard it is, how high it goes, and the kind of Himalaya each one shows you — so you can choose the walk that fits the traveler you actually are.

Seasons

10 July 2026 · 6 min read

The best season to trek in Nepal

When to walk in the Himalaya, and why. A plain guide to Nepal's four trekking seasons — autumn, spring, winter and the monsoon — with the specific windows we recommend for Everest Base Camp, Annapurna and Manaslu.

At altitude

10 July 2026 · 6 min read

How we look after you at altitude

Altitude is the one part of a Himalayan trek you cannot train away — so we design around it. How our acclimatisation, twice-daily SpO2 readings, supplementary oxygen and rest days actually work, in plain language.

Gear

10 July 2026 · 7 min read

What to pack for a Himalayan trek

A practical, honest packing guide for the high trails — the layering system that keeps you warm without weighing you down, what your porters carry, and what belongs in the day-pack that never leaves your back.