Tag Archives: Indian Himalayas
Glaciers’ Breath ll – Gangotri Update l
First steps towards Gangotri Glacier involve words from an impeccable source. For six decades Swami Sunderland has climbed, wandered, and worshipped the great bodies of ice and stone from his simple home in Gangotri. He arrived here and was held … Continue reading
Posted in Explorations, Glaciers, Mountains
Tagged Climate Change in Asia, Debra Tan, Expedition, Ganga River, Ganges, Gangotri, Garwhal, Glaciers' Breath, Himalayas, Ice, Indian Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, Uttarakhand, Water
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Expedition ‘The Route of Wind and Wool’ – Getting There
A trader once said that there was no point thinking too much about how one would spend his money when he was only half way to his destination to trade. Too much could happen, the fates could decide an alternative … Continue reading
Expedition Update “The Route of Wool and Wind”
Time is winding down on preparations for Michael and I to depart for Ladakh and the India Himalaya. Our month long exploration of one of the ancient world’s great and daunting trade routes is a little over a month away. … Continue reading
Posted in Explorations, Media, Mountains
Tagged Himalaya Exploration, Himalaya Trade, Himalayan Caravans, Himalayas, Indian Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, Ladakh, Ladakh Exploration, Tea, Tea Horse Road, tea trade, Wool
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