NOTHING TO BREATHE ONLY DUST TO EAT.

I love it when I can tick a major milestone off my bucket list, especially if it’s photography related. In 2018 I embarked on a challenging mountain bike trip to Tibet, and the year after to Nepal’s YakRu Enduro Race as a media photographer with friends and my partner.

We weren’t sure what we were signing up for or what to expect. A two week trip with three days of enduro racing in altitudes exceeding 4000m made us nervous. However, it seemed like a fantastic opportunity to explore Nepal with friends from all around the world. We knew it would be an adventurous trip in hard conditions.

Upon arrival in chaotic Kathmandu, the cultural shock hit hard. Outside the airport was filled with taxi drivers trying to get our attention and earn some dollars. We managed to find our event driver and get to the hotel. Having never been to this city, we allowed for an extra week to acclimatise. We were going to need it.

One of the most unforgettable riding experiences came before