Ergebnis für "Everest" in Reiseliteratur & Erläuterungen

Amid all the foreign adventurers that throng to Nepal to scale the world's highest peaks, there exists a small tribe of mountain people at the foothills of Himalayas. Sherpa tells their story. It's the story of endeavour and survival at the roof of the world. The story dives into their culture and tells of their existence at the edge of life and death. It traces their story pre- and post-mountaineering revolution, their evolution as climbing crusaders with never previously published stories from the most notable and incredible Sherpas of the last 50 years. 

As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge, a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sea lion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in. He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organized trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain.

The story of how an “unlovable” city became the powerhouse that reshaped Brazil. São Paulo is the ugliest city you’ll ever fall in love with. How in the world did this humble Jesuit trading post manage to overtake its glamorous sibling, Rio de Janeiro, and become the engine of modern-day...

Everest and the Rest of Us: Four Journeys in Search of Adventure delivers an exciting, three-part tale of cross-country cycling, coastal rowing, and trekking on the Camino de Santiago, by turns suspenseful and comic, painful and triumphant. The fourth journey? Examining why we pursue adventure—pushing our limits, the thrill of taking risks and facing danger, renewal that comes from stepping outside our daily routines, personal empowerment from a challenge met—and exploring the gendered and racialized history of adventure.

I trekked to Everest in Nepal seventeen times over the last 40 years. This book is a description of those journeys. It is not a guidebook, but rather a collection of my observations along that trail. Trekkers planning a journey to the Mount Everest region, or anyone interested in Nepal will enjoy this account of my travels. I spent 29 winters in Nepal and walked into the Everest region seventeen times. This book is about a trek into the Solu-Khumbu region, the foot of Mount Everest, and up the Arun River to Tashigaon, in the Makalu/Barun area. This is the home of the Sherpas.

THE EVEREST.LIVES PODCAST brings the world’s most iconic mountain to life through bold questions, diverse voices, and unmatched access.Hosted by veteran Himalayan storyteller Ben Ayers and documentary director Claudia Corbisiero, each episode unpacks the culture, controversy, and characters behind Mount Everest. From summit records and rescues to Sherpa identity and mountain mythology, this series explores the human stories unfolding at 29,032 feet, with unfiltered insight, dark humour, and deep respect.Whether you’re a climber, a cynic, or just Everest-curious, Everest.Lives offers a rare...

Award-winning travel writer Cash Peters organizes a group of 10 friends and family to go on a cruise through French wine country, along the River Rhône in Provence, starting out from the Roman town of Arles in the south, where Van Gogh lived and painted, and sailing all the way up to historic Lyon. The sharply observed narrative chronicles life on board a river cruise ship with all its glories and pitfalls.

In April 2018, Tennessee writer Mark E. Johnson embarked on an epic, grueling, and often hilarious adventure - the 80-mile trek from Lukla, Nepal, to Mount Everest Base Camp - after launching an improbable trekking company a year earlier in the flatlands of the southeastern United States. This was Johnson's first excursion out of the continental US, and this journey into the exotic country of Nepal was indeed a trial by fire (and ice).

Silverwood Theme Park's Sara Jean and Jordan take you on thrilling behind-the-scenes amusement park adventures! Join them as they dive into rollercoaster fun, insider tips and tricks, and seasonal excitement from summer fun to Scarywood, with special guests each week! Buckle up because this podcast is one wild ride you won’t want to miss! Email us with your burning questions at podcast@silverwoodthempark.com!

Sixty years after Mount Everest was first climbed, this unique book of letters celebrates, in a very personal way, this most majestic of mountains. With exclusive access to the private archives of pioneering New Zealand climber George Lowe, this is a welcome tribute to an unsung hero.The ascent of Everest in the summer of 1953 was one of the twentieth century’s great triumphs of exploration. George Lowe’s efforts on the mountain were crucial to the endeavour.

In this exquisitely written journal-turned-journey of self-discovery, international bestselling author Paolo Cognetti examines our universal desire for connection through a voyage in the Himalayas. Why climb a mountain without ever reaching the summit? In 2017, Paolo Cognetti returned to Nepal...

A poor attempt at a podcast where two friends discuss one of their adventures while on zoom and during a hike. Four topics to start:Smuggler's Cave -- an eroded rock feature near the border of Mexico as a simple overnight backpacking trip.Death Valley -- Documents a road trip to Death Valley National Park when Lake Manly was full of water.Black Canyon -- a one night float down Black Canyon National Water Trail and a Trip to Fern Meadow.Solstice Cave -- A very short hike to a rarely viewed Native American Pictograph site, where some friends found a dead body between this attempt and a previous ...

Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as EBC Trek, is high on the bucket list of things to do for any of the adventurers around the globe. The hike to Everest Base Camp allows you to see a magnificent close-up view of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, from every angle. And this is always a dream for travel lovers and a rare feat that comes once in a lifetime. Everest Base Camp Trek demands not only a sheer amount of determination but also a high caliber of fortune. The hike to Base Camp showcases the extreme beauty of a mixture of well-organized trails along with the raw, rugged side ...

Silverwood Theme Park's Sara Jean and Jordan take you on thrilling behind-the-scenes amusement park adventures! Join them as they dive into rollercoaster fun, insider tips and tricks, and seasonal excitement from summer fun to Scarywood, with special guests each week! Buckle up because this podcast is one wild ride you won’t want to miss! Email us with your burning questions at podcast@silverwoodthempark.com!

Best Gaycation Ever is an LGBTQ travel show devoted to the 101 queer places you must visit before you die. In each episode host HoMotel and a special guest discuss the queerest beaches, bars, nightclubs, hotels, festivals, pool parties, drag shows, sex clubs, memorials/monuments, restaurants and roadside attractions that every gay person needs atop their travel bucket list. Get tons of insider travel tips, advice, and more. Think funny, informative, outrageous, and raunchy. Think Best Gaycation Ever!

Welcome to The Best Meal I Ever Had podcast! It's the podcast that asks one simple question - with an answer that is always entertaining and appetizing. Join host and creator Andrew Schulman at the table, as he meets incredible guests to hear their stories about that one amazing meal. From chefs to celebrities, musicians to restauranteurs, and some good friends who have experienced - the best meal they ever had!

Discover your next vacation by listening to those who have been there. With recommendations, stories, and their unique perspective; our guests will transport you all over the world while talking to our host, Jay Burns.

Step into the magic with us! Updates, travel tips, discussion and more focusing on the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland! Whether you’re planning your first trip or your 100th, we’ll give you the latest information and lay out our thoughts & favorites from around the Disneyland Resort in California.

All About Everest is the podcast that takes you to the roof of the world. Hosted by Pauline Reynolds-Nuttall, it explores the history, culture, and modern challenges of Mount Everest — from legendary expeditions and Sherpa stories to the 2025 cleanup efforts, climate change, and overcrowding. Each episode dives into triumphs, tragedies, and the human spirit that defines the world’s tallest mountain and interviews with some of the top mountaineers. Perfect for climbers, adventurers, or anyone fascinated by Everest’s enduring legacy. Subscribe for weekly stories and Everest news.

Spiritually Ever After is the place where Disney meets spirituality and wellness. Join your host, Kitty Packman, licensed therapist turned spiritual mentor, to go deep into Disney (and yourself in the process). This podcast explores Human Design, self-healing, the chakras, meditation, manifestation, self-development and so much more. There are interviews with some of your favorite spiritual Disney people as well as solo episodes of Kitty riffing, leading you through sacred practices, and teaching on the intersection of Disney and wellness. You are safe to be your FULL magical self here.