The Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal is one of the most studied and celebrated mountain communities on earth, yet most trekkers who pass through its villages know surprisingly little about the people who built and maintain the world they are […]

Every year, hundreds of trekkers in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s complete the Everest Base Camp trek. The oldest person on record to finish the route was past 80 years old. The trail does not check your age. It […]