Packing for a hike in the Himalayas is more involved than throwing things in your carry-on for a getaway weekend, but it does not need to be overwhelming. OneSeed has provided you a packing list with the basics of what you will need for your trek. Some of you – especially those with outdoors experience – will take that list and run with it, needing no further guidance. For trekking novices, hyperplanners, and the rest of you, here are some tips on...
We break our expeditions into levels of difficulty. We base these ratings on number of hours walking per day, elevation gain, trail quality, etc. Generally, mountain expeditions fall into one of two categories: Intermediate or Difficult.
What’s the difference?
Intermediate
Intermediate adventures require that you are at the least at an average fitness level. Activities will be mandatory and occasionally physically demanding. Experience in this sport is recommended.
These are great first treks and a perfect fit for people looking for a challenge without daily exhaustion. Most of our expeditions fall into this...
Racking up those stamp-covered passport pages is satisfying, but what if you could bank a little bit of good karma along the way?
OneSeed tries to keep it simple: you take an amazing trip; a local woman launches or expands her business. Through the OneSeed Fund, local microfinance institutions are able to tap into the revenue stream of adventure travel to fund the creativity of local entrepreneurs.
“Doing a little bit of good doesn’t necessarily have to be complicated,” says OneSeed’s founder, Chris Baker. “It just has to make sense.”
His advice...
What is a Teahouse Lodge?
Throughout the Himalaya, “teahouse” lodges are the standard traiside accommodation. Somewhere between a bed and breakfast and a backcountry cabin, these teahouse lodges are among the more unique features of any Himalayan expedition.
Teahouse lodges are usually organized around a central room with a hearth and eating area. These family-run operations serve up hot tea, tasty food, and even cold beer schlepped in several days from the trailhead. While you’re able to find burgers, “Tibetan pizza” (cheese and tomato sauce on flatbread), and even spaghetti on...
Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her third guest blog.
Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing guitar and saxophone, surfing, Frisbee, and being outdoors.
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As a resident of Cambridge, I can safely say that, contrary to popular belief, the best thing about my city is not the Duck...
Suniti Thapa is OneSeed’s amazing summer intern. This is her second guest blog.
Suniti is an Economics concentrator at Harvard University. She has spent her summers working in a micro-finance organization in Northern India and researching the impact of Maoist Civil War on social and economic well-being of Nepali women. Her experiences have strengthened her passion for economic empowerment through enterprise development. Suniti is also working as the Director...
Everybody Poops. Now Let’s Talk About It.
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 are sneak attacked by a bout of traveler’s diarrhea in a foreign country and are suddenly faced with a hole in the ground and a bucket of water, your uncomfortable experience can become suddenly...