Journal

GEAR

Aug 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Packing for October in the Khumbu

Cold nights, warm days, and why you need exactly one down jacket and zero cotton t-shirts. Our full autumn packing list, straight from the guides' own duffels.

HEALTH

HEALTH

Jul 28, 2026 · 8 min read

Acclimatisation, explained

What actually happens to your body above 3,000 metres, how our itineraries build in climb-high-sleep-low days, and the symptoms our guides watch for.

CULTURE

CULTURE

Jul 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Teahouse etiquette 101

Order dal bhat, keep your boots off the dining bench, and other small courtesies that make teahouse owners remember you fondly.