Subash Ghimire is a high-altitude guide from Nepal who shares real stories from his own experiences and encounters in the mountains. He is the owner of Trekking Mate, an expedition company in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Between Fear and Freedom
“Anish! Anish! Oi, Anish! Wake up!” Phurba Dai, our sardar—the expedition leader—shouted in his deep, commanding voice. “It’s already late! Haven’t you woken up yet?” Anish, our cook, was supposed to rise early to prepare hot tea and porridge and wake the rest of the team. But there he was, still fast asleep, curled up …