world reviewer
Elaine Brook
Elaine Brook is an ecologist, writer and photographer who studied with Himalalyan Buddhist teachers and shamans. She is also involved with the Gaia Partnership, who work to inspire people into adapting to climate change in a positive and enjoyable way.
Elaine has climbed extensively in Europe, South America, and the Himalayas and is the author of two books and numerous articles. Her husband, Lhakpa Sherpa, runs Himalayan Travel, his own trekking company. They live part of the year in Hereford, England, and part in Nepal. Lhakpa is the nephew of Tenzing Norgay, who climbed Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953.
Elaine Brook's activity
- 07 Mar 2008
Elaine Brook reviewed Lo Manthang in Nepal
To step through the gateway of the fabled walled city of Lo Manthang is like stepping into Tibet 5 centuries ago, with its Royal Palace, aristocrats on splendid horses, and its culture and customs. Although the modern world is rapidly catching up with t…"
Elaine Brook reviewed Everest, land of the Sherpas in Mount Everest, Nepal
There's much more to Everest than just looking at the highest mountain in the world - although that is clearly one of the highlights. But this high altitude valley, known as Khumbu, is also the homeland of the Sherpas. These tough highlanders became famo…"
