South Asia
Beyond Gokyo Ri
I hiked out to Gokyo’s 6th Lake because, after over two weeks of hard hiking, I was confident I could go there and backed where others scoffed at the audacity of the idea. For Gokyo’s Other Mountain, though, the motivation was different. I just knew. You could see, from the lines of sight and the … Continue reading
Gokyo’s No-Longer-Mythical 6th Lake
You’ll never make it there and back in one day! The glacier will eat you alive! Tibetan Snowcocks will claw out your eyes and use your body for warmth like a Tauntaun! The valley to the immediate west of the path to Everest Base Camp, at the bottom of which sit three beautiful lakes and … Continue reading





