September 26, 2013 Adam called on the sat phone to report they made it over the 17,400 foot pass and have now descended to 14,200 feet at Shey Gompa, built in the 11th century.  Along the way they saw Himalayan blue sheep and have clearly now entered a more arid (Tibet like) geographical area.  Some […]

September 25, 2013 IMG guide Adam Angel reports that the Dolpo team have had a couple spectacular days of trekking since leaving the juniper forests down by Phoksumdo Lake.  Yesterday they continued up the Phoksumdo Khola river valley until it became a steep canyon with hanging glaciers high above.  Then, today, they left the river, […]

September 23, 2013 Adam Angel reports the team had a well-deserved rest day at Phoksundo Lake, after several days of trekking up through old growth Juniper forests.  They camped at the Lake, did some exploring, and also enjoyed showers and a celebration of Adam’s birthday which I am sure he will not forget!  Now the […]

September 20, 2013 IMG guide Adam Angel reports by sat-phone that the team started trekking north today, up a long gradual valley following the Suli Khola River, after yesterday’s camp at Dunai.  He described how today they have crossed a cultural demarcation line.  Whereas yesterday and this morning were all Nepalese hillfolk, predominantly Hindu, this […]

September 19, 2013 Ang Jangbu reports that Adam Angel and the Dolpo team were up early at the hotel in Nepalgunj, so they could get to the airport and checked in by 5:30am for their scheduled 6:30 departure.  The weather was good and the Goma Air Cessna 208 Grand Caravan departed on schedule for Masinchaur […]

September 14, 2013 Adam Angel and his crew sent a photo from SeaTac as they departed for Nepal.  Adam says they are feeling strong and excited for the big adventure ahead of them.  They have 31 days in Nepal coming up… with a remote trekking trip ahead of them. The Dolpo area is tucked right […]