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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Basic Training Course Phase 3 – Basic Training at Base Camp

In the Himalayan Mountaineering Institutes basic course base camp is where the real mountaineering training begins. In phase three I describe the training regiment at 14, 600 ft above…
Ian Yacobucci

The “BEST Burger” in Tokyo

There are a million and one places to get Japanese food in Tokyo but finding a delicious, savoury  meaty, hamburger with all the fixings, a sesame seed bun, and some freshly sliced,…
Ian Yacobucci

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Basic Training Course : Phase 2 Trekking to Basecamp

After making it through phase 1 I explain how to prepare and what to expect as you head to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institue’s base camp, a 37 km trek from 5610 to 14, 600ft. Trekking…
Ian Yacobucci

Tokyo secrets reveal unparalleled skyline and sushi worth bragging about

If you’re wondering what two things I always do before leaving Tokyo the list isn’t very long.  In fact, there are really only two things I never miss when visiting Tokyo,…
Ian Yacobucci

Unlocking the secrets of Japanese martial art Shorinji Kempo

After my first few weeks in Tokyo I discovered Shorinji Kempo and decided to dedicate my three months in the city training in this Japanese martial art. I had never heard about…
Ian Yacobucci