The New York Times – Travel:
Five luxury retreats around the world with hiking and cycling trails that start right at your doorstep.
Category: Himalayas
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Braving the Winter to Visit a Valley Shrouded in Snow and Secrets
The New York Times – Travel:
Compelled by stories he’d heard as a child, the photographer Showkat Nanda traveled to the high Himalayas to see Gurez, a valley long off-limits to most travelers.
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Following a Folk Tale Through the Himalayas
The New York Times – Travel:
On a trip through northern India, a writer was guided by the age-old epic story of “Rajula Malushahi,” which led him to a series of unexpected places.
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Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
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The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Sports:
Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.
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Hilaree Nelson, 49, Top Ski Mountaineer, Is Dead in Nepal Avalanche
The New York Times – Sports:
The first woman to lead a global team of adventurers, she made dozens of first descents from peaks around the world. Her body was found on Wednesday.
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An Avalanche Hits Nepal, and a US Mountaineer Disappears
The New York Times – Sports:
Hilaree Nelson, 49, appears to have fallen into a crevasse on Manaslu while attempting to ski from the summit. Separately, an avalanche killed at least one and left many injured.