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Travel Photo| Ascention Cathedral Almaty, Kazakhstan

Taking Flight: The old capital city of Kazakhstan is a beautiful place.  Bordering the Tian Shan mountain range, the largest city in Kazakhstan is rich in cultural history.  This…
Ian Yacobucci

Japan| Is Tokyo Robot Restaurant the Weirdest Show on Earth

Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant is a 60 minute extravaganza that features robots, girls, dancing, drumming, bomber planes, tanks, motorcycles, quads, giant video screens, and three gigantic…
Ian Yacobucci

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Basic Course : Phase 1 – Theory and Equipment

Theory – Daily lessons and movies Usually there are between two and four lessons a day. In the beginning of phase 1 lessons dominate the curriculum however, as the week progresses…
Ian Yacobucci

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Basic Course Phase 1: physical training and mountaineering skills

Phase 1 is designed to prepare students for base camp in the Himalayan mountain range of West Siikim.  During phase one students focus on physical training and mountaineering skills…
Ian Yacobucci

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Basic Course : Phase 1 – hostel, schedule and food

  This is the first of a three part series on HMI's basic course Phase 1. Phase 1 of the basic course: Acclimation, Theory and Physical preparation.  Phase one is all…
Ian Yacobucci