EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST This list is a general guide to the things we might take on a trek. Our list will vary depending on the kind of walking we want to...Read More
In the heart of the Himalayas, among majestic mountains and remote valleys, life can be as harsh as it is beautiful. Nepal, a country rich in culture and landscapes, faces...Read More
As we delve into the fascinating traditions of honey hunting in the Himalayan heights, we encounter a peculiar and tantalizing chapter in the region’s honey stories: mad honey. This golden...Read More
Nestled within the cradle of the majestic Himalayas, where the air is crisp with the whispers of ancient stories and the very essence of nature dances through the mountain breeze,...Read More
Pemba Gelje Sherpa reached the summit of Manaslu at 7 am Nepal time, 12 hours after setting off from Base Camp. In the process, the Nepali climber smashed the previous...Read More
At Firantes, we’re excited to introduce you to our Himalayan Expedition HD Poster Collection, exclusively available on Etsy. If you’ve ever dreamt of experiencing the majesty of these towering mountains,...Read More
Nepal, renowned for its majestic mountains and rich culture, is a destination that will leave you breathless. Among its numerous treasures lies the region of Tamang Heritage and the picturesque...Read More
Photographer Cory Richards shares his most intimate struggles – against post-traumatic stress, alcoholism, infidelity – and how he found a way to move forward. Photographs by Cory Richards. After surviving...Read More
The world’s highest weather station went offline in 2020. Now, an upgraded version has been deployed on the roof of the world. Members of the expedition led by the National...Read More
An ancient geological collision gave rise to the Himalayan mountain range, a collision that continues to this day. Climbers who reach the summit of Everest may not know it, but...Read More
Firantes revisits the crowning of Everest in 1953 when the world’s highest peak was first conquered. Edmund Hillary and sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Everest on May 29,...Read More
In a recent study, DNA found in the meltwater from the world’s highest peak revealed a treasure trove of biodiversity. The Himalayan snowcock is one of the species recorded on...Read More
In Nepal, a tradition regarding the impurity of menstrual blood forces women to exile themselves, known as chaupadi. Photographer Poulomi Basu’s mother, a widow, cannot wear red. In India, the...Read More
