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Jobs for English teachers in Bhutan

2012-01-11T16:34:00.001-08:00

phajoding school
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Jobs for English teachers in Bhutan this year, at a private school near the India border at Phuntsholing

Contact is:
rattu_dukpa@yahoo.com

Rattu Tshering Head of Foreign Exchange, Bank of Bhutan.

School starts end of February, until June and July to Dec.

needed any qualified teachers for English teaching. Local salary is paid, enough to live on.

mr and mrs obama

2011-06-09T01:46:00.001-07:00

mr and mrs obama
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

visitors to Gedu College of Business Studies in clever disguise!

meditation

2011-04-15T14:22:00.001-07:00

meditation
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

my good friend Nimtenzi flying through the hills of Sonada

flower child

2011-04-14T21:22:00.001-07:00

flower child
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

This monkey in Darjeeling is busy eating flowers, sitting below a painted wall near the Chowrasta mall.

Tales of a Time Traveler

2011-04-01T10:23:00.000-07:00

My new book on blurb.com:

Tales of a Time Traveler by Istvan Hernadi | Make Your Own Book

Karma praying at the holy lake

2011-02-20T15:36:00.001-08:00

Karma doing a puja
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Sikkim, a former kingdom, is a Buddhist state in northern India, next to the Tibet border. Mt Kanchenjunga is visible from every hilltop and is the protecting deity of Sikkim. Most mountains and lakes are considered sacred and temples have been built near them.

Prayer flags at Khecheopalri Lake, Sikkim.
see photo story at Alastair Humphreys website.

View from Chickadee Acres B&B

2011-01-31T18:53:00.001-08:00

Hudsons Bay mountain, Smithers
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Great new accommodation at Chickadee Acres Bed and Breakfast near Smithers, where you have a comfortable bedroom with views of the mountains, more trails to hike or ski starting from the house and it is a bird watchers paradise.

skizee testing in Kimberley

2011-01-31T18:32:00.001-08:00

skizee testing in Kimberley
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

This versatile, compact and powerful machine is all you need to take you to the outdoors. Designed originally for ski patrol use, the SKIZEE is rugged and safe.
A new invention by 2 skiers working in Kimberley, BC.
Testing it here in Kimberley, it has been used on logging roads and in the bush west of Kimberley this winter, works really well and is great fun - sells for $2500.

The size is about 40" long and the chain is 11" to 13" wide. the skizee needs about 2' clearance for trail skiing.

The total weight is around 100 pounds, easy to lift into a car, or out of deep snow.

it has a gas tank that holds 4 l regular gas, it can travel over 30 km with this gas tank. 10 hp 4 stroke engine.

Speed is 15 - 25 km/hr depending on terrain.

It has a 12V battery for electric start, and a power outlet in the handle for plugging in any charger or headlamp.

The skizee is great for fast access to skiing terrain, that requires a long tedious ski along a logging road. It is also useful as a trail breaker and trailpacker for xc skiing.

And of course it is great fun to use on skis, especially in areas where there are no big ski hills nearby.

skizee in the workshop

2011-01-31T18:27:00.001-08:00

skizee in the workshop
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

This versatile, compact and powerful machine is all you need to take you to the outdoors.
Designed originally for ski patrol use, the SKIZEE is rugged and safe.
A new invention by 2 skiers working in Kimberley, BC.

The size is about 40" long and the chain is 11" to 13" wide. the skizee needs about 2' clearance for trail skiing.

The total weight is around 100 pounds, easy to lift into a car, or out of deep snow.

it has a gas tank that holds 4 l regular gas, it can travel over 30 km with this gas tank. 10 hp 4 stroke engine.

Speed is 15 - 25 km/hr depending on terrain.

It has a 12V battery for electric start, and a power outlet in the handle for plugging in any charger or headlamp.

The skizee is great for fast access to skiing terrain, that requires a long tedious ski along a logging road. It is also useful as a trail breaker and trailpacker for xc skiing.

And of course it is great fun to use on skis, especially in areas where there are no big ski hills nearby.

monks at Burtuk monastery

2011-01-08T15:20:00.001-08:00

monks
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Students at Burtuk monastery near Gangtok in Sikkim. This small monastery in the village serves the spiritual needs of the area. There are currently 24 young monks who live and study here. They live under basic living conditions with help from the villagers. The monastery desparately needs a new kitchen to be built, to be able to feed the novices and teachers properly.
Any help and donations will be most appreciated, please contact: Persis Lepcha (persislepcha at yahoo.com) +91 9635339483 or Karma Lepcha at +91 9851634194
Head Lama - Thenlay Champo, Teacher: Topgay Lama

Calendar 2011

2011-01-04T13:44:00.001-08:00

calendar 2011
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Himalayan Kingdoms - images of Bhutan, Sikkim, and Darjeeling from my latest trip to Asia

More India pictures from Alastair Humphreys at: 10 things to love about India.

Gorkha Dancers

2011-01-04T13:24:00.001-08:00

Gorkha Dancers
Originally uploaded by ih42ca

Cultural program in Kalimpong, gorkha dancers display their dances, promoting their cultural heritage and the cause of Gorkhaland.

yak in Yumthang valley

2011-01-04T11:24:00.001-08:00

yak in Yumthang valley
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Northern Sikkim, near the Tibet border, a valley at 12,000 ft full of yaks and rhododendron forests, blooming in the spring.
Hiking in the valley and forests, to snowy slopes and across the bridge to a small house with a hot springs pool inside. A heavenly place!

Hiking to the hot springs, with arrangements and permits obtained through Saga Renjyong Tours and Travel (Gangtok), their excellent service is highly recommended.

Coronation promise

2010-06-09T21:45:00.001-07:00

Coronation promise
Originally uploaded by wjankowsky

Custom made boots by Van Gorkom

2010-05-06T09:44:00.001-07:00

custom made boots
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Custom hiking boots made by Charlie Van Gorkom in Telkwa, BC hikingbootshandcrafted.com

Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far North

2010-04-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

Volume 3 of my book - preview on blurb.com

LIFE and TEACHING of the MASTERS OF THE FAR NORTH Vol. 3 by Istvan Hernadi

Jamyang Yeshi singer from Tibet

2010-04-03T13:39:00.001-07:00

Jamyang Yeshi singer from Tibet
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

The Shining Spirit Project filmed the musical journey of Jamyang Yeshi, a talented singer and musician from the Amdo region of Tibet.
The film was part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. More info at their
website.
and now it is on world tour - including screenings in California, Toronto and Telluride. Follow the latest news on Facebook.

Lhato Jamba

2010-03-31T16:01:00.001-07:00

Lhatu Jamba
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

currently at Gaeddu College,
Director of the Gaeddu College of Business Studies, Gedu, Bhutan.

Kluane icefield poster

2010-02-28T13:22:00.001-08:00

Kluane icefield poster
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

This large poster can be printed at redbubble.com

Pinnacle Blog

2010-02-27T15:52:00.001-08:00

A new blog for this flickr group!
Shows the Winners of the weekly contests.

Marvel Lake photo was blogged here:
http://thepinnaclegroup.blogspot.com/search/label/Xtremepeaks

glacier team

2010-02-18T13:44:00.001-08:00

glacier team
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Poster of Glacier men available at
xtremepeaks.myshopify.com

Licensing at Getty Images; flickr select collection.

xmas puzzle by Gary Disch

2009-12-30T17:05:00.001-08:00

xmas puzzle by Gary Disch
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

see the new xmas puzzle by Games Magazine contributor Gary Disch:

xmas puzzle

and

more puzzles

Magnolia Crown

2009-12-24T15:29:00.000-08:00

Magnolia Crown

Mt Assiniboine trails

2009-12-23T09:06:00.001-08:00

Marvel Lake
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Great trail running in this area, see trails at http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?con=trail&val=6489
and more in the book "Mountain Running in the Canadian Rockies" by Bob Walker. Visit his website mtnrunning.ca.

Book release: Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson

2009-12-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea has just released his new book.

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan is released on December 1, 2009. In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban.

He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women --- all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.

snowy trees at Jumbo pass

2009-11-25T09:01:00.001-08:00

snowy trees at Jumbo pass
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

sunrise in December in the Purcell mountains - Licensing of image is on Getty Images
for trails and skiing in the area see trailpeak.com

send me email if you want to use this image, copyright Istvan Hernadi - All rights reserved
christmas cards for sale: istvan [at] trailpeak[dot] com
order cards at:
myshopify

mussels at Work Channel

2009-11-20T12:43:00.001-08:00

mussels at Work Channel
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Dont eat these!!! my buddy Rudi from Belgium cooked up a 100 of these last summer, and almost died of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning.

These are found along the shores of Work Channel on every rock and tree by the millions. But you die if you eat these.

Snowy christmas trees

2009-11-19T07:33:00.001-08:00

Snowy christmas trees
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Cards for sale at:
redbubble.com

Another photo of the trees in this area: xmas trees and on sale at Getty.

Copyright Istvan Hernadi - All rights reserved. Contact me for any use of this photo. (trailpeak [at] telus [dot] net

Robin on the canoe

2009-11-16T10:15:00.001-08:00

Robin on the canoe
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Guide with Chilkat guides

see article on trailpeak

ore car at Anyox

2009-11-16T09:55:00.001-08:00

ore car
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Read the stories of the area in Steel rails and silver dreams - by Darryl Muralt

2009-11-16T09:11:00.000-08:00

LIFE and TEACHING of the MASTERS OF THE FAR NORTH Vol. 3

LIFE and TEACH...

By Istvan Hernadi

Book Preview

The author has travelled over 50,000 kilometers in Northern BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska during the last 5 years to the most remote and desolate places of the Far North in search of the Masters, in order to meet them and to learn their teachings.
He sought out mountains, trails, rivers and lakes for hiking, biking, and paddling his small Alpacka packraft. He met strange characters during his wild adventures, people who live amazing lives in these remote places. His new book features the ghost towns of Alice Arm, Kitsault, Anyox, Dorreen, Porcupine, Cassiar and Usk.
For more photos from the North, please visit the flickr site
and trail descriptions are found on trailpeak.com at the author's blog.

Rainbow Lake Lodge at Prince Rupert

2009-11-15T00:03:00.001-08:00

Rainbow Lake Lodge at Prince Rupert
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

for sale, lodge and cabin and RV Park, 3 acres, also large garage/workshop.

SOLD!!

Sex in the Tent (or how to avoid bear attacks)

2009-02-01T11:05:00.000-08:00

Read the great article by author Vivien Lougheed at trailpeak.com
Sex in the Tent to learn about what she suggests for backcountry camping in bear country.

RedBubble

2009-01-07T16:16:00.000-08:00

RedBubble is a cool site for sharing your artwork!

Raven's Gift - a book by Jon Turk

2008-12-26T16:23:00.000-08:00

Check out a preview, Raven's Gift - a new book by Jon Turk to be published on Jan 19, 2010.

http://www.jonturk.net/The-Ravens-Gift

Book readings by the author in Cranbrook Public Library on Jan 25, 2010.

Yukon river expedition - video by Milan canoe club

2008-12-06T13:48:00.000-08:00

Check out this great video of a Yukon river canoe journey in 2008, made by Angelo and Calogero of Milan, Italy. They paddled from Whitehorse to Dawson and produced a great film with music and stories.

I met these 2 Italians at a campspot near Minto on the river, north of Carmacks. We spent an evening and morning together, taking photos, sampling Italian camping foods and swapping stories, while meeting up with a local river guide who has a cabin nearby.

See the video at Yukon 08 video at inkayak.it a great website, full of kayak videos from journeys around the world.

JPGmag and MOO holiday cards

2008-12-04T12:21:00.001-08:00

Greeting Cards $41.98
Buy this on MOO.com

christmas card

2008-12-03T09:10:00.001-08:00

Order this at http://xtremepeaks.myshopify.com. See also on flickr at:
christmas card
Originally uploaded by xtremepeaks

Snowy landscape at Jumbo Pass, BC. Great scene at dawn before you go out skiing from the small hut at the pass.

Expedition to the Edge:Stories of Worldwide Adventure

2008-11-22T21:14:00.000-08:00

A new book, featured at the Banff Mountain Book Festival, is "Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide Adventure" by Lynn Martel of Canmore.
It is a great collection of 60 compelling stories of contemporary adventurers.
See more info and photos at Lynn's website.

buy it at Lynn's site.

Images of Wilderness 2003-2007 by Vida Morkunas

2008-03-16T19:20:00.000-07:00

Vida J. Morkunas published her new book:
Images of Wilderness 2003-2007 at blurb

view it at flickr

and buy it blurb

Old Kutie - 1977 OKanagan trailer 13ft (sold now)

2008-03-14T23:04:00.000-07:00

The OK trailer that accompanied me to the northern trips is sold now.

A woman in Smithers at the laundromat said: Thats the cutest trailer I have ever seen!
I said: It is ok, but its older than you, was made in 1977.
And she said: Are you kidding? I am over 50, and a grandmother!
Well, you are the cutest grandmother I ever met! - said I.

And then added: look inside my trailer, I have something really cute in there.
- my packraft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDQ0PUqzHWU

Alpacka Packraft videos

2008-03-07T12:16:00.000-08:00

see these on youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDQ0PUqzHWU

and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6941O6teds

see http://alpackaraft.com/ for these amazing packrafts under 5 pounds.

Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far North Vol. 2

2008-03-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

New book at blurb.

The author has travelled over 40,000 kilometers in Northern BC, Yukon, NWT and Alaska during the last 3 years to the most remote and desolate places of the Far North in search of the Masters, in order to meet them and to learn their teachings.
He sought out mountains, trails, rivers and lakes for hiking, biking, and paddling his small Alpacka packraft. He met strange characters during his wild adventures, people who live amazing lives in these remote places.
For more photos from the North, please visit the flickr site:
http://flickr.com/photos/xtremepeaks/
and trail descriptions are found on http://trailpeak.com at the author's blog:
http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?con=mbr&val=8779

The book is at blurb.com - see http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/426055