Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks
On the rocky path to a mountain-top monastery, Jason and Anne Dorthe see Manaslu—the mountain for which the circuit has been named—for the first time. Close your eyes as you listen, and contemplate...
17 Nov 201632min
Episode 8: Food: The Finest Fuel for the Trek
Jason and Anne Dorthe talk food with Samir. They’re both feeling strong and healthy on the diet he recommended. As they make their way higher and higher, Jason and Anne Dorthe encounter more prayer fl...
16 Nov 201637min
Episode 7: Clothing: Staying Comfortable on the Trail
On Day 4 of the trek, Jason and Anne Dorthe walk a breathtaking trail with mountain views and beautiful waterfalls into a Buddhist region with many monasteries. Hike alongside them and experience the ...
15 Nov 201633min
Episode 6: Porters: Getting to Know Mingmar
Dubbed “the cutest person ever” by Anne Dorthe, Mingmar carries the bags for Jason and Anne Dorthe during the trek. Jason and Anne Dorthe discuss their feelings about having someone else carry their t...
10 Nov 201620min
Episode 5: Samir: Our Wise and Witty Guide
Jason and Anne Dorthe become better acquainted with their guide Samir as they start out on day two of their hike. What is his background? Samir shares how Nepal’s turbulent recent history affected his...
9 Nov 201629min
Episode 4: The First Day on the Trail: Health Concern
Anne Dorthe gets up multiple times during the night with a worrying health concern. During Jason and Anne Dorthe’s first 24 hours on the trail, they must face a difficult decision about Anne Dorthe’s ...
8 Nov 201616min
Episode 3: To Arughat Bazaar: A Raw and Rugged Ride
Jason and Anne Dorthe dance in their seats and struggle not to get sick as they endure the bumpiest jeep ride they’ve ever experienced. They are en route to the place where they will begin their Manas...
28 Okt 20169min
Episode 2: Kathmandu: The Quest for a Guide
Many outfitters approach Jason and Anne Dorthe, trying to sell their guiding services. Can they fend them off and sort out the gougers from the gurus? Who has real experience in the high Himalayas, an...
28 Okt 201627min
