Category Archives: Mountains

Mountains – Their serene and brutal abilities had been honed into me from years of climbing and wild escapades that began in Switzerland as a child. In the immaculate words of a Himalayan muleteer, “the mountains laws are unambiguous, honest and eternal”.

Mustang, Leaves, and Kunga

Posted on October 10, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Ladakh expedition plans changed last minute to Mustang. One stunning Himalayan world for another…and one historically linked to another in days of trade. We will trudge by foot north to Lo Manthang from just north of Jomson providing the flights … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Mountains | Tagged Adventure, Expedition, Jeff Fuchs, Kali Gandaki, Mustang, Naka Puerh, Nepal, Offering, Tea, The Tea Explorer, Trade Route, Travel, Trek | Comments Off

Puerh and its Other Worlds – Still There

Posted on September 7, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Puerh and its spaces and people Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, JalamTeas, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Bulang, China, He Kai, Jeff Fuchs, Menghai, Pan Fry, Pu er, Pu'erh, puer, Sheng, Tea, tea culture, tea history, Tea Horse Road, tea production, Yiwu, yunnan | Comments Off

In from the Outpost – Peru Tributes

Posted on June 1, 2018 by JeffFuchs

What reassuringly startles the mind – while settling the heart – at times is the sheer symmetry of landscapes and spaces, and the cultures that reside within and with them. The methodology that people use to deal with spaces and … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, In from the Outpost, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Andes, In from the Outpost with Jeff Fuchs, Jeff Fuchs, mountains, Mountains Matter, Nature, Peru, Pu'erh, Puerh in Peru, sharing, Tea, The Tea Explorer, wisdom | Comments Off

Qhapaq Nan – The ‘other’ Great Route Through the Sky

Posted on April 29, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Departures by plane seem to suck some of the magic out of tangible travel but they do usher in other spaces and ways of life in a rush and blast. Today departing to Peru with a similar minded crew to … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Media, Mountains | Tagged altitude, Andes, Expedition, In from the Outpost with Jeff Fuchs, Inca Road, Jeff Fuchs, kora, llama, MEC, Peru, Qhapaq Nan, Tea, Trek | Comments Off

Our “The Tea Explorer” doc film wins Silver World Award

Posted on April 19, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Chuffed that our recent documentary “The Tea Explorer” just won a Silver World Award at this year’s 2018 New York Festivals International TV and Film awards in the History and Society category. Some gratitude to Canada’s own national broadcaster CBC’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, JalamTeas, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Asian History, documentary, Film award, Himalayan History, Jeff Fuchs, Mustang, Nepal, New York Festivals - Worlds best tv and films, Pu'erh, Tea, Tea Horse Road, The Ancient Tea Horse Road, The Doc Channel, The Tea Explorer, The Tea Horse Road, Tsarang | Comments Off

Himalayan Pashmina – The Journeys That Wool Took

Posted on April 2, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Along with salt, resin, and of course that wonderful stimulant fuel, tea, Pashmina was another of the commodities that allowed nomads and remote communities some autonomy. Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Media, Mountains | Tagged Himalayan History, Himalayan Trade, Himalayas, India, Jeff Fuchs, Karnak, Ladakh, mountains, Pashmina, Rupshu, Tea, Tibet, Trade Route, trekking | 2 Comments

The Tea Explorer – Film Night in NYC

Posted on March 22, 2018 by JeffFuchs

Looking forward to this little tea infused event hosted by Museum of Tea and Floating Mountain in New York City. Director Andrew E.M. Gregg (aka “Legs) and myself will be calling in to chat and sip about our film, The … Continue reading →

Posted in JalamTeas, Media, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Documentary Film, film screening, Floating Mountain, Himalayas, New York film screening, Pu'erh, puer, Tea, Tea Horse Road, Tea Museum, The Tea Explorer, yunnan | Comments Off

Canadian Geographic Interview – A Revisit with the Tea Horse Road

Posted on February 27, 2018 by JeffFuchs

A revisiting of the Tea Horse Road with Canadian Geographic for an interview Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Media, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Ancient Tea Horse Road, Asia, Canadian Geographic, exploration, Himalayas, Interview, Jeff Fuchs, Media, mountains, taiwan, Tea, Tea Explorer, Tea Horse Road, The Tea Explorer, Travel | Comments Off

Tea, Mountains and The Close of a Year. Tributes and Moments

Posted on December 30, 2017 by JeffFuchs

A new year comes and some looking back at moments and a summoning back of experiences and people seems required to pay homage to time having passed. This contemplation isn’t something noble but rather something of appreciation, and it very … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Glaciers, JalamTeas, Mountains, Tea | Tagged 2017, bonding, Hawaii, Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, mountains, Nature School, Nepal, New Year, Pu'erh, Tea, The Tea Explorer, tribute, Water | Comments Off

Our Tea Explorer at Hawaii’s International Film Festival

Posted on November 9, 2017 by JeffFuchs

The Tea Explorer screens at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Media, Mountains, Tea | Tagged Doc, Documentary Film, Hawaii, Hawaiian International Film Festival, HIFF, Jeff Fuchs, mountains, oral traditions, Tea, Tea Doc, Tea Explorer, The Tea Explorer film, The Tea Horse Road | Comments Off

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