Wilderness Trekking

18/09/2019

Full Marathon (42.195 KM )
Starting near the archeological remains of the ancient Shakya City which now falls in modern day Tilaurakot, the full marathon mimics the exact route which is believed to have been taken by Siddhartha to escape from the castle in search of enlightenment. The route then heads towards Niglihawa, the birthplace of Kanakmuni Buddha. The track then heads towards Araorakot (the natal town of Kanakmuni Buddha) and Pakadi and then meets the Taulihawa Road before reaching Maya Devi Garden, the finishing point.

Age limit: 18 years and above

27/06/2019

For over 20 years I have organized and lead mountain travel adventures around the world. There is no better place on earth to do this than in Nepal, everyone goes for the mountains but are transformed by the people. Several years ago The Umbrella Foundation was created to provide safety and suppo...

08/09/2017

Back by popular demand, our ground breaking yoga trek in Nepal from 2012. Beautiful trekking in remote and sacred Tibetan Buddhist Buyel's or hidden valleys, with guided yoga sessions enhancing the journey. Nothing's perfect but this was pretty close! More to come and for inspiration, make a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy the ride. Thank you for making this timeless memory for us Walker Ross.
https://vimeo.com/82652151

In October 2013, a group of folks from various parts of the world arrived in Nepal and spent 4 weeks trekking through the ancient Tsum Valley. This is their story.…

08/09/2017

Dear Friends,
I invite you to join me on a trek to Makalu Base Camp in East Nepal, 24th October -17th November 2017. The route is a challenging high altitude walk, through the Arun and Barun Valleys, offering some as the most dramatic high mountain scenery on earth, the 'Yosemite of the Himalaya'. This is a fully supported camping trip, supported by our team of local guides, cooks and porters, such that we are able to walk with day packs and enjoy the journey to it's fullest. We trek to Makalu Base Camp, the 5th highest mountain in the world, and alongside K2 possibly the most dramatic of the 8000m peaks, offering views of Everest, Lhotse and countless other Himalayan giants. Our trek is coordinated to coincide with the full moon as we reach the base camp at 5500m. We return via a different, seldom used route to maximize our experience of this majestic mountain region.

The Makalu trek is probably the quietest of the classic mountain journeys in Nepal. There are few settlements, this is a real wild mountain trek with abundant bird life, wild flowers and wildlife in the Makalu - Barun Conservation area.The cost of the trip, 22 days fully supported trekking and all inclusive of internal flights, permits, meals and 4 nights in the beautiful 4 Star Hotel Shankar in Kathmandu is C$4950. Plus your return flight to Kathmandu, insurance and local staff tips. (Vancouver to Kathmandu around $1500 with Cathay Pacific as I write).

Just yesterday my two sons, aged 5 and 7 set off on the school bus to start their own adventure together at our local elementary school. The connection here is of course that I have not undertaken a 'serious' trek for over two years, the longest break I've had since 1989. Although madly in love with my family I have missed the mountains enormously and am committed to making the most of this trip for myself and all involved, and sincerely hope you will join me. I have never trekked to Makalu before and have chosen this route as the most inspiring and fresh return to the Himalaya I could imagine.

It is short notice I know, but also more than enough time to prepare should you be inspired to do so. I will give you my personal advice and support, equipment lists etc. to help with this process. Whatever works out we will be a small group travelling in great style. I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,
Mick

19/08/2017

Time to get out trekking again! The world is changing fast, travel and tourism are being seen in a different light, how and where do you want to trek? I will be putting the Wilderness Trekking perspective very clearly over the next few weeks, assuring you that our experience and our clients experience intertwine to create some of the most beautiful mountain experiences possible. Front and centre, our local staff and the environments we are grateful to visit. Please join the conversation, how and where best to hike, bike and climb? More soon, enjoy your day! (Posted by Mick Bromley, personal messages and group discussions welcome).

18/06/2016

Our Dolpo trek 2016 is confirmed!!
Saturday 3rd to Wednesday 28th September 2016.
$4500-$5000 depending final group.
BEST VALUE ON EARTH, BEST STYLE TOO!
Contact asap for details and to reserve a place.
10 People maximum group size.

If this is too challenging physically, join us after in Tsum.
2 week trek, helicopter in and out.
Remote Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage Valley, central Nepal.
Unique 'easy style' Full Himalayan experience.
First 2 weeks in October.

Private treks available.

19/05/2015

At least 950,000 children in Nepal are in makeshift tents, on the streets or simply out of school and will not be able to return for months unless urgent action is taken. With all classrooms closed until May 29, in a country which in recent years has lost 200,000 girls to cross-border trafficking an…

08/05/2015

More great insight and action from Umbrella.

30/04/2015

Please consider making Umbrella the focus of your support in Nepal. Many Wilderness Trekking clients and friends will have visited and trekked with some fantastic young men from Umbrella, now is a time we can really repay them. Please donate asap.
I am in direct contact with the managers at Umbrella and they need help right now. Water, food, shelter, security now and into the future. Thank you.

Thank You! Donate to Umbrella today using whichever method suits you best:

28/04/2015

How you can help: Donate here to support LED's response to the earthquake in Nepal. Send tents/sleeping bags/water purification systems (by Wednesday 6th May) to: Val Pitkethly c/o 8 Trinity Park R...

26/04/2015

Dear Friends and Staff connected with Nepal,
It is with immense sadness that I am contacting you regarding the terrible news of the earthquake in Nepal. Thank you to everyone writing and phoning to express their concern and desire to help. Communications are very difficult at present and I can offer very little in terms of how your friends and staff from trekking are. I can say that Arjun, originally from Umbrella, has been in contact and is OK and I have second hand information that Namgyal and his mother from Tsum are safe and in Kathmandu.
My own feelings are, that as tragic as the news reports are at present, things will only get worse as more news comes in. As anyone who has travelled in Nepal will know, communications are difficult at the best of times, and there is still virtually no news from more remote areas.
The epicenter of the earthquake appears to have been very close to the Tsum and Manaslu regions, where we have been trekking extensively over the past 5 years. Many of you will have intense and personal feelings about this. I do feel for your sense of helplessness and sadness. I promise I will pass on information as I hear anything. My personal intentions are to ‘repay’ our experiences and friendships from this region as best we can in this tragic time and into the future.
Regarding offers of help, I do not pretend to know what is best in the immediate future. My own personal and Wilderness Trekking intention is to support some of our long term staff and friends through direct financial assistance in the short term (support with this would be gratefully accepted), and to organize several ‘medical and healing treks’ which will be a way to raise funds to re-build and supply remote medical outposts, directly offer employment for our staff, be a vehicle to get medical supplies into Tsum and Manaslu regions and to offer hope and companionship to our Nepali friends. Anyone wishing to trek with us, or with medical expertise, fundraising experience or musical talents to share on the journey please be in touch and we will get dates for the treks out to you asap.
I do believe that your personal prayers and positive intentions have immense power. So let’s start there and please be in touch if you feel able or drawn to take part one of our support treks in the coming year or are able to offer some financial help to our friends and staff in the short term. I will be giving more public presentations on Quadra, and in Victoria and Vancouver in the near future.
Thanks again for all your concern.
Sincerely,

Mick Bromley (Owner / Guide Wilderness Trekking)
1-250-588-8735
[email protected]

13/04/2015

A year after an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas, climbers are gathering at Everest again. Should Nepalese guides continue to be put at risk to help rich westerners to reach the summit?

07/04/2015

If they're good enough for Reinhold...!

Someone once told me, "The day you venture into the Himalayas, you are doomed for life and addicted till eternity." If you are too a part of this tribe and you crave for the Himalayas every now and...

07/11/2014

Just about to board our return flights home.
Gotta say Hotel Tibet Tibet in Kathmandu is just a perfect base for Nepal adventures. Family run, awesome staff and the food has hit an all time high. Thanks so much and see you next year!

06/10/2014

As with music, so with trekking!

06/10/2014

Full crew arrived, monsoon done and dusted.
Ready to leave Kathmandu tomorrow morning heading for Tsum.
Found a great guitar and Djembe,
Bring on the musical mountain magic!

05/10/2014

Visited the rooms of a couple of our main staff in Kathmandu yesterday. Treated to Newari (Kathmandu Valley) style food and welcomed in ways apparently forgotten back home. So grateful.
As night fell, we wandered up a small hill behind their house, escorted by random friends and landlords. (Akash Devi). Overlooking Kathmandu Valley and together in silence gazed over the myriad lights, now filling the once 'sacred lake'.
Surrounding us on the hillsides were numerous monasteries, strangely more visible at night time as their lights shine through the trees. I was happy to feel the energy of this ancient spiritual dedication.
Once again, the differences of another culture are opening me to the greater mystery, and paradoxically to the feeling we are all one.

23/09/2014

Just been Facebook messaging with our friend and guide Namgyal from Tsum. Yes, from Tsum...Facebook!!
Better join us next year if you want to travel before big big changes. Or this year if you can fly in less than 2 weeks!

13/08/2014

We love our staff in Nepal, and travel together as equals. Sharing our journeys and experiences.
As far as I know, we are still the only trekking company on earth that uses our 'set up' to clear trails and collect trash along the routes we trek. Please join us this Fall in Tsum and Manaslu, Nepal. 5th October - 7th November 2014. A few places available.
Last minute offer, save US$500 and trek at 2013 prices!!
http://www.wildernesstrekking.com/tsum-valley-expedition-nepal

11/07/2014

Full Moon on Saturday.
Watch out for the latest lunar edition of "The Dirty Sock"
Give us a topic and I'll include a few Himalayan thoughts....

09/07/2014

Makalu. 5th highest mountain in the world.
This shot shows the classic South West pillar.

22/06/2014

Opportunity to join us in remote Nepal in October. Our Tsum and Manaslu trek is confirmed with places still available.
Remote and challenging 4 week trek in Tibetan Buddhist Nepal.
Contact us for booking, info and testimonials.
http://www.wildernesstrekking.com/tsum-valley-expedition-nepal

This trek, set in the Ganesh and Boudha Himal ranges, features the serene Himalayan valley of Tsum. The relatively low altitudes of the sacred Tsum Valley make this an ideal first time trek.