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A Beast, A Saint and Perpetual Movement

Posted on November 12, 2011 by JeffFuchs

It is about movement. This circle of faith is about a punishing regime of movement, with integrity, a light heart and commitment thrown in to the mix. The most stunning benefit on top of all of it for Michael and … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Mountains | Tagged circumambulation, eastern tibet, Jeff Fuchs, Kawa Karpo, kora, Meili Snow Mountain, Michael Kleinwort, mountains, nomadic pilgrims, Nomads, northwestern yunnan, sacred mountains, sacred mountains of Tibet, sacred walks, TAR, trekking, treks, yunnan, Yunnan trekking, Zhogong | 3 Comments

A Rock and The Pass

Posted on November 9, 2011 by JeffFuchs

The first night of sleep is under an enormous rock which overhangs our informal outdoor space. A huge sacred rock covered in money, inscriptions, prayer flags and offerings. Pilgrims study it and raise up their eyes to it in wonder. … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Mountains | Tagged animism, buddhism, china trekking, circumambulation, Dro Ge La, Dro Ge Pass, Jeff Fuchs, kawa karpo kora, kawa karpo trek, kora, Meili Snow Mountain, Michael Kleinwort, mountain trekking, northwestern yunnan, pilgrimage, pilgrims, sacred mountains, sacred mountains of Tibet, sacred snow mountain, snow mountain, Snow passes, Southwest China, Tibet, Tibetan nomads, trekking, yunnan, Yunnan trekking | 2 Comments

Returned from Kawa Karpo Kora

Posted on November 6, 2011 by JeffFuchs

Snow, pilgrims with tireless feet, endless spirit and mountains that one bows to every day…and the odd cup of tea. Posts of the journey upcoming

Posted in Explorations, Mountains | Tagged animism, bon religion, buddhism, circumambulation, Deqin, Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, kawa gebo, Kawa Karpo, kora, sacred mountains, Snow mountains, Tibet, trekking, yunnan, Yunnan trekking | 1 Comment

Amne Machin Farewell – A Descent

Posted on June 6, 2011 by JeffFuchs

Looking at the sky we see fierce white monotones and wind’s power, below in front of us on the earth lies a different story. An avalanche’s disintegrating power has rearranged the land in front of us. A brutal black surge … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations, Mountains | Tagged Amdo, Amne Machin, Asia, avalanche, China travel, circumambulation, Expedition, exploration, Himalayan Trade, Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, kora, Mountain, Nam Chu, Nam River, Nomad, Qinghai, Qinghai travel, sacred mountains of Tibet, Salt Road, tibet travel, tibetan trade route, trekking, Tsalam, Valley, Xiadawu, Xining, Yak | 7 Comments

Preparations…and Expectations of the Salt Road Expedition

Posted on April 29, 2011 by JeffFuchs

Time is always the great and constant editor and time winds down to the actual departure date of the Salt Road (Tsalam) journey. One can prepare gear, the body and the mind but that first blast of wind in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorations | Tagged Amdo, China travel, exploration, Golog, Golok, Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, Qinghai, Salt, Salt Road, Salt Route, Tibet, Tibetan-Qinghai Plateau, Trade, Traders, trekking, Tsa, Tsalam, wolf | 10 Comments

Shika Mountain – The Forgotten Guardian II

Posted on March 9, 2011 by JeffFuchs

Kilometres behind Shika landscapes become smudged white paintings – with a soundtrack of seething gusts. It is not only the increase in altitudes that seem to strengthen the storm. It is the journey leading further into the remote valleys. Temperatures … Continue reading →

Posted in Mountains | Tagged china trekking, Expedition, exploration, Himalayas, Jeff Fuchs, Mountain, mountain trekking, northwestern yunnan, sacred mountains, sacred mountains of Tibet, Shangri-La, shangrila, Tibet, trekking, yunnan, Yunnan trekking, Zhongdian | 4 Comments

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