Above The Clouds

06/22/2020

Happy Father’s Day to our founder and my dad ♥️
Thank you for breaking trail and letting me follow along. Thank you for giving me the wanderlust that’s kept me dreaming and searching for the off the beaten path way to get there. Where “there” is.

📸 1981 - Steve (left) and his friend standing outside Daju Photo - my dads awesome studio. You’re still this cool dad 🤘 and I love it!

06/12/2020

Over the past week we’ve stepped away from our social media and rather than sharing, we’ve been listening. We’ve been using time to read, educate ourselves, and work toward becoming better allies. We recognize that it is a privilege to be able to learn about endemic and systemic racism experienced by some of the least seen and most marginalized populations on the planet - rather than having to experience it.

The most recent targeted race-based and caste-based murders that have happened in the USA and Nepal respectively, have intensified the tragic spotlight on the systems of racial supremacy and oppression that continue to allow these atrocities to occur in 2020. As a team, we recognize that we have much work to do to address racism and systems of oppressions within our own lives, within our own circles, and within the greater global community.

We do not know what the future holds, but we remain optimistic that the gross inequities exposed by the Coronavirus pandemic, the murders of Black Americans and Nepal’s Dalits, have set us on a trajectory for real and lasting global reforms. We have no intention of returning to normal; instead, we hope to build a new normal that allows space, services, resources, a voice, and equality for all within our global community.

We have a responsibility to acknowledge our privilege and work toward lasting change. We must do better. We will be better.

With love. In solidarity.
The Above the Clouds team

05/27/2020

A great read about an adventure cut short in the time of COVID. Beautiful and inspiring pics too - deff worth checking out!

A Himalayan trek in the time of coronavirus is a reminder of connection, faith and vulnerability

05/21/2020

I've barely left the house at all these last couple months - but it looks like a lot of us are staying home! These pics of the "sleeping" capital city make Kathmandu look like a ghost town - wow! From empty streets to amazing views of the Himalayas ... odd but beautiful at the same time.

As the nation reels under the increasing impact of COVID-19 transmission, the once crowded city has become dormant with little to no movement of livelihood, as seen on Monday.

05/20/2020

Another film fest favorite: Telluride MountainFilm, held every Memorial Day weekend, holds a special place in our hearts.

Although we’re sad to not be in physical attendance this year with so many friends, filmmakers, and fellow adventurers — we are grateful to be able to tune in from our own homes (May 15-May 25) to celebrate these incredible films and the spirit of adventure, perseverance, determination, and human compassion they inspire.

Cheers to all involved, thank you for sharing your stories, and we look forward to seeing you out in the mountains again! 🏔

The 2020 lineup remains true to Mountainfilm’s high standards and propensity for mixing stoke-inducing adventure films with mind-blowing (and world-changing) documentaries.

05/18/2020

If you're looking for something new to stream, the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) and filmmakers have made available a selection of past entries for free online viewing!

You can access this selection of some of the best Nepali non-fiction and short films through May 22. 🎥🍿

05/04/2020

Just because we can’t travel, doesn’t mean we can’t explore.

We’ve put together a collection of virtual adventures around the world — from Everest to Iowa to Tokyo — that fuel our wanderlust and keep us dreaming and discovering, even from our own homes. ✨

Despite having to put our travel plans on hold, there are still ways to feel connected to places we traveled to, places we’d like to visit one day, or even places we know nothing about. While it may not be the ideal way of traveling, many cities, organizations, hotels, and attractions have taken t...

04/06/2020

The whole world is in the midst of trying to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and while we are all doing our best to quarantine and/or respect social distancing - the blessing of this day and age is being able to learn from one another's ideas as we can still come together virtually and do our best to be together while apart.

Thought this idea, coming out of India, is a great example of thinking outside the box and working hard to put people first.

Normally, Indian Railways runs more than 20,000 passenger trains a day, on long-distance and suburban routes, from 7,349 stations across India.

03/25/2020

In the midst of dark days and uncertainty, there is a bright light found in the compassion and kindness of so many wonderful humans worldwide. I've found myself so humbled by the loving courage displayed in such challenging times.

Friar Don Giuseppe Berardelli was described as "cheerful and full of enthusiasm".

03/24/2020

Our mission has always been to share parts of the world that we know intimately. We’ve dedicated our lives to travel and have developed strong relationships with the people we’ve met along the way.

During this challenging time of global suspension, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how grateful we are for the support of our community, partners, travelers, and friends around the world. Being able to lean on one another is needed more than ever in this time of uncertainty.

Now is the time to be as compassionate and kind as possible, learn from one another, and believe that together, we will get through this.

As we are confronted by the effects of social distancing, our goal is to remain socially engaged despite being physically apart. Eventually, life will return to what is familiar and we are committed to be a source of support until that time comes. 🙏

12/26/2019

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10/07/2019

Adventuring with a great crew!!

I want to show everyone on our assignment to Mustang. Feeling so lucky.

10/06/2019

And we’re off ... the mountains are calling and the adventure begins.

07/10/2019

Far from home.
Seeking adventure....
In search of where the wild things are.

04/22/2019

In Bhutan, everyday is !! Learn more about how this small country's biodiverse landscape works to combat the forces of climate change, on this day and everyday!

World Wildlife Fund - The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species.

08/07/2018

The stuff of dreams!! Great to see an amazing filmmaker tell the story of such an awesome soul. Great job Joey!! One of the best pieces we've seen on Nepal! Be sure to check it out guys - not to be missed!

From filmmaker Joey Schusler, RJ Ripper profiles Nepalese mountain biker Rajesh ‘RJ’ Magar. As a child, he dreamed of riding bikes for a living. Now, he's close to making that career a reality.

03/08/2018

To all the women out there that have kept us inspired and dreaming - thank you! And to one of our favorite inspirational women who keeps us adventuring and dreaming from VT to Nepal and back ... rock on sister! (woo hoo Corinne!!!)

Today we're celebrating a lot of the women in our lives that keep us working harder, dreaming bigger and adventuring on!

CEO Corinne Prevot, 27, turned a high school pet project into a full-blown business

03/02/2018

Home grown Himalayan adventurer! Super impressive!

Rajesh Magar started racing on a “Franken-bike” he built himself. Now he’s one of Asia’s top mountain bikers, poised to make a name on the world stage.

03/02/2018

Not that we needed any convincing ... but now it's pretty impossible to not rule over the idea of leaving the office and heading back down south for some serious Patagonian adventure!

11/16/2017

"It sounds like an oxymoron: performance flannel. But there are a surprising number of these tops, and they exist at the convergence of techy outdoor capability and style."

Versatile, stylish and technical - we are obsessed.

Technical outdoor capability with more than a dash of style

11/14/2017

"The best way to achieve big results—in sport and other areas of life—is with small and incremental gains over a long period of time."

Ignore the urge to post a heroic effort and focus instead on the daily grind of steady improvement

11/11/2017

"They’re light, they’re easy to pack, they’re relatively inexpensive, they can keep your feet clean, and alleviate lots of minor annoyances on the trail. What’s not to love about that?"

To be or not to be to gaiter or not to gaiter? The real questions one must find answers to. Good thing we have the Adventure Journal to help us with one of those questions.

Gaiter—the answer is "to gaiter"

11/08/2017

"Grant began compiling and often stitching multiple images together to provide these new and always stunning perspectives of earth from above."

Change your perspective, don't only look from all angles but choose to open your eyes and see from every possible view point. The smallest shift in view can change not only what you see but how you feel and what you think.

Benjaim Grant's new book displays breathtaking satellite imagery of life on Earth from above.

11/02/2017

"Crisp morning hikes, forests dotted with multicolored leaves, and early evening sunsets await autumn adventurers."

We couldn't have said it better. Our love for fall and adventure are reflected in these stunning photos!

Autumn beckons adventurers to immerse themselves in the colors of the changing season.