Category Archives: Great Big Walk

To Kharka Camp The trail to Chyamtang is at times hard to follow due to thick overgrowth. We descend to the Medokchheje Khola before the trail climbs and we follow the west fork. The trail is scrambly in places as … Continue reading →

Cross Lumbha Sambha La to Thudam (3556m) Today we gain magnificent views of the Lumbha Sambha as we climb to the crest of a saddle, the trail here is faint and often undefined due to snow. We traverse below a … Continue reading →

Sanku Link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m) Commence Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m). The Great Himalaya Trail crosses the rugged wilderness of the Lumbha Sambha to the Makalu … Continue reading →

Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m) Commence Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m). The Great Himalaya Trail crosses the rugged wilderness of the Lumbha Sambha to the Makalu … Continue reading →

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A Rest Day for us in Olangchun Gola Quote for the Day A lone peak of high point is a natural focal point in the landscape, something by which both travelers and local orient themselves. In the continuum of landscape, … Continue reading →

To Olangchun Gola (3191m) A relatively short day to Olangchun Gola. Olangchun Gola is one of the most important centres for trade between Nepal and Tibet in this region. Most commonly exports to Tibet include grain, sugar, cigarettes and cotton … Continue reading →

Cross Nango La (4776m) to Yangma Kola (3430m) An early start this morning will give us the best opportunity for clear views during our crossing of the Nango La. Once over the pass we descend to a bowl shaped valley. … Continue reading →

To Nango La Camp (4776m) From Ghunsa we descend the main trail alongside the Ghunsa Kola until we meet a junction in the trail, from here we ascend to a series of summer grazing pastures (Kharka) where we will camp … Continue reading →

Return trek to Ghunsa Today we retrace our path back down the valley to Ghunsa. Quote for the Day If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish. ― Charles Dickens Did You … Continue reading →

Return trek to Ghunsa Taking two days we retrace our steps back to Ghunsa. The return journey offers a different perspective of the mountain views and stunning surrounds.

Find Your Fit! Find Your Fit! is a provincial physical activity promotions/communications campaign designed to get individuals motivated and moving towards healthy, active living.  The Find Your Fit! website is an excellent resource for physical activity throughout the lifespan.  You are … Continue reading →

To Lhonak (4780m) Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We climb lateral moraine for an hour before reaching a landslide section with large boulders which we must pass through at a steady pace. The … Continue reading →

To Kangpachen (4050m) The stage to Kangpachen is arguably one of the most spectacular day on trek. We pass through meadows full with wildflowers in the spring time, and we will pass through forests of rhododendron and pine with a … Continue reading →

In Ghunsa (3595m) Day 11 is our first rest day of the Great Big Walk. Quote for the Day Many people nowadays live in a series of interiors…disconnected from each other. On foot everything stays connected, for while walking one … Continue reading →