By Angela Broderick, Director of Communications Flying between Himalayan giants before spiraling down, our plane seeming to nearly graze rocky spires, the arrival in Leh was like the beginning of a dream sequence. The first … Read More
Nurturing a Bright Future in Peru’s Andean ‘Cradle of Gold’
By Emily Jump, Latin America Programs You will find Peru’s Choquequirao, which translates from the Quechua language as the ‘Cradle of Gold’, perched high on the side of a mountain, overlooking the steep valley of … Read More
Himalayan Digital Detox
By Chris Mackay, Crooked Trails Co-founder & Executive Director By my estimation, trekking in Nepal is one of the most amazing things you can do in this life. There’s the mind-blowing scenery, the exercise which … Read More
Trekking to Support Snow Leopard Conservation in Bhutan
By Chris Mackay, Crooked Trails Co-founder & Executive Director I have been enamored with snow leopards since I first learned of their existence. Snow leopards are elusive, making them incredibly rare to see, but most travelers … Read More
Unexpected Mexico: A Trek in the Sierra Norte
By Chris Mackay, Crooked Trails Co-founder & Executive Director The first time I trekked through the Sierra Norte of Mexico, I was shocked. I had imagined trekking in Mexico as an arid, hot and possibly … Read More
Travel Tips: Preparing for a Trek
By Crooked Trails Co-founder Chris Mackay Trekking in major mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas or the Andes, is a major accomplishment and a thrilling adventure. In order to successfully finish your trek, it’s best … Read More
Venture into Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte on the World’s Coolest Mushroom Hunt
The summer rainy season in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte region drapes the breathtaking mountain landscape in passing misty shrouds. This magical time is when the mushrooms pop, dotting the forests with over 340 different varieties. It’s … Read More
Peeling Back the Layers on Oaxaca
By Robin Anderson, Crooked Trails Mexico Director I’m often asked what first drew me to Oaxaca when I began my 15-year love affair with this region of Mexico. Frankly, nothing beyond the promise of a … Read More
One Family’s Experience on a Journey of Discovery and Service in Rural Nepal
Jay Waltmunson recently travelled with his wife Kymber, and his young daughter Beija to Nepal with Crooked Trails. They are a well-travelled family, but wanted this trip to be about service. They spent 5 days … Read More
Explore Oaxaca, Village by Village, on a Magical Trail
By Robin Anderson In four weeks, I will be traveling to Oaxaca with Co-Founder Chris Mackay, conducting recon on the latest addition to Crooked Trails destinations. This trip has been over five years in the … Read More
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