October 10, 2011 The news from IMG Partner Phil Ershler is that the Bhutan Trekkers arrived in Paro safe and sound, all luggage accounted for. After checking in to the hotel, they were greeted by sunshine while they met with the owner of Bhutan Nomad, our partner in Bhutan. Tomorrow the group will take in […]
May 23, 2011 We say he’s on vacation…he says he and Sue are in Bhutan checking on accommodations for the upcoming trek this October. I’m sure the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Tye Chapman
October 21, 2009 This time we got an email from IMG Bhutan leader, Mike Hamill. He said that everyone’s now in Thimpu, Bhutan’s capital city, and that all is well. Shopping and sightseeing are the order of the day prior to driving back to Paro. The only airport in country is in Paro and flights […]
October 19, 2009 I talked to Mike late last evening, which means morning in Bhutan on the 19th. They’d just finished breakfast and were ready to leave for their final day of trekking. Last night was spent in Gaza (9750′) and included a soak in the hot springs there. They visited a large monastery in […]
October 15, 2009 Another big day for the team trekking through Bhutan, and another very successful day. Up and over Sinche La at 16,400 feet and now in the village of Laya . Weather remains perfect with no signs of changing. The group has just walked back about 100 years in time. At 12,600 feet, […]
October 13, 2009 Talked to IMG lead guide, Mike Hamill yesterday. Weather has improved and all are doing well. No altitude issues and the team is handing the rigors of the trek well. Yesterday would have been a long day, reaching the village of Shomuthang at about 13,900 ft. Next couple of days will again […]
October 9, 2009 We heard from Bhutan trek leader, Mike Hamill, this morning. The team reached Chomolhari base camp after 3 days of trekking. The mountain, Chomolhari, is about 24,000 ft and the camp site has an unobstructed view right up to the peak. Both sunrise and sunset views from there are spectacular. Camp is […]
People ask me – “Why go to Bhutan?” Every trip doesn’t have to involve carrying heavy packs and doing all the work ourselves. Once in a while, it’s nice to just go trekking. With our experienced Sherpa and Bhutanese crew, the team members can relax a bit and simply concentrate on enjoying the people, the […]
