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There are few treasures more lasting than a life truly lived.

Journeys across the Himalaya, the Arctic, the Andes, deserts and icefields—documented in words and images since 1996.

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There are few treasures more lasting than a life truly lived.

Journeys across the Himalaya, the Arctic, the Andes, deserts and icefields—documented in words and images since 1996.

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There are few treasures more lasting than a life truly lived.

Journeys across the Himalaya, the Arctic, the Andes, deserts and icefields—documented in words and images since 1996.

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There are few treasures more lasting than a life truly lived.

Journeys across the Himalaya, the Arctic, the Andes, deserts and icefields—documented in words and images since 1996.

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There are few treasures more lasting than a life truly lived.

Journeys across the Himalaya, the Arctic, the Andes, deserts and icefields—documented in words and images since 1996.

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Voices on wilderness
Eric Shipton
“There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experiences of a way of life that is in itself wholly satisfying. Such, after all, are the only possessions of which no fate, no cosmic catastrophe can deprive us; nothing can alter the fact if for one moment in eternity we have really lived.” — Eric Shipton
Zen saying
“In the beginning mountains are mountains, and woods are woods. Then mountains no longer are mountains and woods are no longer woods. Finally mountains are again mountains, woods are again woods.” — Zen saying

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Great Himalaya Trail - Summary of Completed Sections
Great Himalaya Trail - Summary of Completed Sections
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GHT — Summary of Completed Sections

Aug 3, 2025

Field notes, maps and photos from completed sections of the Great Himalaya Trail, spanning remote valleys, exposed passes and timeless villages.

🧭 Navigating high passes 🗺️ Route sketches 🏔️ Camp-to-camp life
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High Passes And Hidden Valleys

Big mountain days, remote crossings and camp-to-camp notes across Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan.

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Polar

North of 60º and sea ice horizons

Arctic light, wind-carved ridges and the quiet geometry of icefields and fjords.

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The Andes
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The Andes

Adventure seekers come to the Andes for trekking, mountaineering, wildlife watching, and scenic train journeys, while culture lovers enjoy traditional music, markets, and Inca heritage.

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All Trips and Adventures by Year

A chronological archive of trip reports, photo essays, and route notes across decades.

2026

5 entries

2025

8 entries

2024

12 entries

2023

7 entries

2022

10 entries

2021

10 entries

2020

7 entries

2019

13 entries

2018

17 entries

2017

9 entries

2016

10 entries

2015

6 entries

2014

7 entries

2013

5 entries

2012

10 entries

2011

4 entries

2010

4 entries

2009

4 entries

2008

4 entries

2007

6 entries

2006

4 entries

2005

2 entries

2004

2 entries

2003

1 entries

2002

1 entries

2001

2 entries

1996

1 entries
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