North India: Roof of the World (4-week)
Bounce Back
Abbey, Participant
Last night ate some beans but tonight I fart in tents yeah Wake up every morning with milk tea I fart in tents yeah Knew that lunch was real when I ate it, low fat yeah You ain’t getting that yeah yeah Last night ate some cake but tonight I......Read More
Milk Tea in the Mornings
Pia Scharfenberg, Participant
We all have our systems and preferences in the morning on trek: how we pack, how long we lie in our warm sleeping bag before we get up, how we take down our tent, and how prompt we choose to be to breakfast. One thing we all have in common on these......Read More
On Impermanence
Penelope Thornton, Participant
I am of earth and rock, Wind and sky, River and ocean I am of everything the world Creates and destroys When the wind ceases to blow My last breath will have been drawn When the mountains turn to valleys, My body will return to dust I am of the......Read More
The Present Moment
Penelope Thornton, Participant
Until we are able to live here, right now, we are incapable of truly living. We’re always planning for the future without enjoying the present. The only thing we will ever experience is the present moment. Ten minutes from now, where will you......Read More
The end of our trek
Elliott Blom, Participant
When trekking, we are focused on what lies ahead; the next mountain, slope, step, breath. You are focused on the future and instead of looking to the past, you look to ahead for beauty. Often times, people try to escape and forget but as you reach......Read More
The End of Trek
Justine Corrigan, Participant
When we reached the top of the pass, we were level with the clouds. I was so grateful to be able to see mountains for miles in either direction. Christy bought us all Snickers bars to eat at the top, and chocolate has never felt more rewarding.......Read More
Mountain River
Claire Brady, Participant
Driving along the curving mountain roads in the classic Leh taxis on the first day of our second trek, I looked out the window and down the rocky cliff. Hundreds of feet below, the river raged against the dark red mountain canyon. I expressed my......Read More
To the Italian man next to me on the plane
Elliott Bloom, Participant
Yak of the Week
On my flight home from Newark to Dulles I cried about 15 times, and the poor middle-aged Italian business-man sitting next to me could not understand why the young teen girl near him was sobbing. Didn’t know of a way to ask. So to the......Read More
Arrived to the US
instructors, Participant
The N. India 4 group arrived back in the US at Newark Airport at 5 am as planned. All students were either picked up or made it to their domestic flights. Christy and instructor team...Read More
with respect, gratitude, and love
Uttara Pant, Instructor
Yak of the Week
Dear Abbey, Claire B, Claire F, Cleo, Elliott, Finley, Jacob, Jonny, Justine, Penelope, Pia and Sophia, I am sitting and looking out at the poplar trees that surround the Nyanjen Guesthouse in Phyang and using stolen moments at our beautiful......Read More
How Was India?
Instructors, Instructor
Yak of the Week
As our summer in Ladakh comes to an end, we have returned to where it all began in Phyang, a beautiful village outside Leh. As students begin thinking about where it all truly began, at home, with you, we want them to be able to speak about their......Read More
International Return Group Flight Information
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Families & Friends, It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are anxiously......Read More
Trek Photos!
Instructor Team, Instructor
We have just returned from our trek and have some lovely photos to share. More updates coming soon! ...Read More
Update from the Top of the Pass
Jackson Cooper, Dragons Admin
The North India 4 instructor team called me from the top of a mountain pass today – their 7th and last day of the trek. At 17,200 feet, they were at the high point of the trek! The group is doing really well and having a great time. They’ll......Read More