Cambria Sawyer

We trek so that we can go a little crazy. After all, who willingly gives up their time and precious breath to go wheezing up a mountain's incline, showerless and devoid of our precious internet- all t...

It’s not exactly a secret that trekking is good for you. Those sore legs are a sign of a workout well-done, the pure Himalayan air soothes the lungs and there’s no denying that the week aw...

The view from Junargali atop Roopkund. Absolutely stunning.  ...

Okay, here’s the deal. Trekking in India blows trekking in the United States out of the water. Before you get any kind of ideas like ‘wow, this chick really doesn’t like her country...

We are all mountain-lovers here, so I’m going to be completely honest with you, because that’s what you deserve- so here goes nothing: Mini Chandratal, visited on Day 4 of the Deo Tibba B...

Let me preface this with a note: To everyone who has ever suffered from an injury- I don’t care how small- and has or is working through it, this one's for you. This blog is also for Deo Tibba B...

How do you describe something that is indescribable? Honestly, I’m having issues beginning this blog. To be fair, after any trek, I find it difficult to convey to people back home how wonderful...

You’ve heard of one, but probably not the other. We are about to change that. Stok Kangri has, for years, been the “it” trek in Ladakh when it comes to limit-pushing treks, reachin...

Every trekker has a story. After all, there's a reason we keep coming back again and again to the mountains- personal struggles are overcome, miraculous sights are witnessed and lifelong connections a...

Do you ever lay in bed after a huge day, with all your lights off, staring up at the ceiling that you can’t actually see because its too dark and go over the last 24 hours of your life? You kno...

There will be no sugarcoating in this article- traveling solo as a woman is invigorating, weird, terrifying and a whole host of other adjectives. Society glorifies it, but people still seem surprised...

Himachal Pradesh is infamous for its trails, and why wouldn’t it be? Rupin Pass, Patalsu Peak, Hampta Pass - the list of legendary treks goes on and on, but there’s one thing they’ve...

So your friend went on a trek. Suddenly their Instagram game is on fire, they can’t stop talking about how transformative it was to have a high-altitude getaway from life’s chaos and thei...

Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp, the two treks many outdoor enthusiasts carry on their bucket list for years, hoping to one day join the ranks of those who have made it to the top. One has l...

A goldmine for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, Nepal sees a massive number of visitors each year from every corner of the globe hoping to get a glimpse of some of the world’s most impressive moun...

The trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) has several obvious perks. Besides being an absolutely stunning journey through the best that the Himalayas have to offer and good name recognition when...

Alright, I’ll keep this simple. You wanna see Ladakh? Trek Digar La. Allow me to elaborate. So you’ve always wanted to visit Leh, take in the mountains a bit with a nice hike, check out ...

So you’re interested in skiing in India, huh? The Himalayas have some of the most stunning ski resorts in the world, but Gulmarg, Kashmir is by far the top choice for a skier’s paradise, a...

Want to know a secret? Kashmir Great Lakes, one of India’s most famed trails for its beauty and turquoise waters, has a dark side. Or so legend states.   The Legend of Kashmir Great Lake...

You have seen the photos of the glittering Kashmir Great Lakes, and if you have not, you are missing out. Anyone who visits these waters comes back raving about their vivid, cobalt blue color, the gre...

Everest Base Camp - a name that draws thousands each year to visit its historic trail, witness some of the world’s tallest mountains and test their endurance. It has been a dream of my own for y...

There has always been something about treks that return the same way they came that irks me. Of course, any day spent hiking is a good one, but days where the trail is one I haven’t been on befo...

This is a tough blog for me to write, because it’s about my last trek with Bikat Adventures. Working and trekking with Bikat for the last two years has taken me on a whirlwind through the India...

Semi-unpopular opinion: Annapurna Base Camp is a better trek than Everest Base Camp. I know, I know… what?! Don’t get me wrong, no one can argue that Everest Base Camp isn’t the m...

So you’ve decided you want to trade your hiking boots out for some skis. Good choice. Turns out, skis were used even before the 18th century as a way for Scandinavian farmers, hunters and warri...