Getting There

The combination of altitude, remoteness, distance, and weather makes the Snowman Trek a tough and expensive journey. The trekking window generally lasts from late September through October—after the monsoon rains of summer, but before snow blocks the high mountain passes. There are a handful of operators to choose from; the writer traveled with UK-based Mountain Kingdoms

( mountainkingdoms .com), which will offer a 34-day itinerary next season (ex Kathmandu) starting from about US$9,360 per person.