Author Archives: cathryn

Hiking in the Clouds: What Happens at Altitude

Nov 17
2012
blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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We get a lot of questions about altitude here at OneSeed. We do play in the mountains a lot after all! Altitude can effect people differently, but some we’ll cover some of the details here: What altitudes each trip reaches How altitude sickness can effect you How to prevent altitude sickness and monitor for it [...]
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I arrived early in Kathmandu. Oh no, oh no, what will I do?

Nov 17
2012
blog FAQ Nepal By cathryn
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Nepal is a great place, so if you forgot about those pesky time zones and arrive early or want more time to explore we’ve gathered some information that will be helpful to you. While we are excited for you to join us, we are only able to pick you up from the airport and provide [...]
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“You don’t eat no meat? That’s ok. I make lamb.”

Nov 2
2012
blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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Trying local food while traveling is one of my favorite things about being abroad, but as a vegetarian it can sometimes be difficult. I used to be a strict vegetarian so I know the hassle it can be, but I spent five months in China and survived! Some countries are extremely vegetarian friendly, as they [...]
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Guide Profile: Sabine Barrios

Oct 10
2012
blog Chile By cathryn
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One of our newest Chilean guides, Sabine is well traveled and has five years experience guiding treks in Patagonia. Born in Venezuela, she grew up in Santiago before traveling through Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela, France and England where she really mastered her English. In addition to leading trekking trips through Patagonia, she has also led extended [...]
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From the Whites to the Rockies: Why I Love the Mountains

Oct 10
2012
blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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OneSeed loves the mountains! Hopefully you do too. OneSeed staffer Cat shares the reasons for her love of the mountains, how they have influenced her life, and why she feels at home among them. The beach or the mountains? It’s a question that seems to be asked in nearly every awkward social situation, ice breakers [...]
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Water, Water Everywhere…

Oct 8
2012
blog Nepal By cathryn
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We are all cautious about what we consume while traveling (remember our chat from the Everybody Poops post!), and if you drink as much water as I do, you want to make sure it’s clean! I’m sure your first thought is bottled water, and you may have heard of iodine tablets and boiling water to sterilize [...]
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The Flight to Nepal is Long, Bring a Book!

Oct 4
2012
blog Nepal By cathryn
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Are you about to take a trip to Nepal? Curious about Nepal? Here are some reading recommendations from our staff that you may not have heard of. Grab a cup of cocoa, tea or coffee and settle into your favorite reading spot to delve into the wonders of Nepal! Touching My Father’s Soul: A Sherpa’s [...]
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Staff Profile: Chris Baker, OneSeed Founder and Pizza Maker

Sep 12
2012
blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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Meet Chris, the founder of OneSeed Expeditions. Over the past seven years, Chris has split his time between Nepal and the US. While in Nepal, he conducted research in Kathmandu and throughout the Khumbu region surrounding Mt. Everest. As a Fellow with Kiva.org, Chris worked closely with local microfinance institutions. Chris founded OneSeed in 2010 [...]
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Cat’s Criticals: Suggested Items for a More Efficient Trip

Aug 30
2012
blog By cathryn
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As a follow up to my post Hiking Boots and Heels: A Woman’s Strategy to Packing for an Expedition, I’ve created a list of items that I find particularly useful while on the road. Make sure to check our packing lists (Nepal or Chile) for the items you will need on your trek (this blog [...]
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Staff Profile: Sergio Nuñez, Chile Country Director

Aug 30
2012
blog Chile By cathryn
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Meet Sergio, OneSeed’s Country Director in Chile. Originally from Chile’s far south, Sergio grew up playing in the outdoors and exploring Patagonia. He studied business in school and has experience running his own trekking companies. He loves climbing and trekking with his daughter who is a budding adventurer herself. As an amateur photographer, he captures [...]
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Heels and Hiking Boots: A Woman’s Strategy to Packing for the Trail

Aug 29
2012
blog FAQ By cathryn
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As adventurous, traveling women, we can be finicky creatures, and we can go to extremes. Determined to not stand out as the woman that brought along a hairdryer, sometimes we may pack so little that we remove from our packs the ever important toilet paper or tampons we think we can find along the way [...]
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7 Tips to Prepare for Your Trek

Aug 27
2012
blog FAQ By cathryn
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Always be prepared! The scout’s motto is simple, but true. Being well prepared for your trek will make your time much more enjoyable, and you can focus on the wonders around you rather than your blistered feet! Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your trek. Starting on them sooner rather than [...]
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Staff Profile: Lauren Linzer – Slayer of Sales and Customer Service Guru

Aug 21
2012
blog By cathryn
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 Meet Lauren, OneSeed’s head of sales and customer service. Lauren comes to us from North Carolina though she has spent the past few years traveling abroad. She earned a marketing degree from Appalachian State in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. She learned Spanish by immersing herself in the language while teaching English in Madrid, [...]
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Everybody Poops. Now Let’s Talk About It.

Aug 21
2012
Adventure Travel blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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The toilet, commode, W.C., throne room, head, latrine, loo. We’ve got a million names for the bathroom, but it isn’t exactly dinner conversation (unless you happen to be with a bunch of travelers or backcountry enthusiasts). Let’s face it though, when nature calls, it’s nice to know what to expect at the facilities. When you [...]
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