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Tibet PM Sees Human-Rights 'Tragedy' Unfolding

CBC | Posted 04.12.2012 | Canada Politics
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On the eve of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's last day in China, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile has sounded the alarm on the "t...

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Summiting Tibet's Mount Cho Oyu (Part I)

Elia Saikaly | Posted 12.17.2011 | Canada
Read More: Himalayas, Exploration, Adversity, Adventure, Sherpas, Mountaineering, International Destinations, Mountain Climbing, Trekking, Asia Travel, Climbing, Destinations, Mount Everest, Tibet, Canada News
Elia Saikaly

The reality here is this: People die on 8,000-meter mountains and it is irresponsible not to have a plan in place in the event that something goes wrong. I found myself packing all of my gear as though I was never going to return.

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Not Without My Baby: Crossing the Tibetan Border

Elia Saikaly | Posted 12.14.2011 | Canada
Read More: Women, Womens Rights, Adventure, Human Rights, Border Crossing, Nepal, Committment, Strength, Findinglife, Tibet, Injustice, Canada News
Elia Saikaly

Imagine strapping a propane tank and a 40 pound duffle bag to your head by way of a burlap strap and hauling the weight up a hill at 8,000 feet above sea level. Could you do it? Now imagine you have an infant strapped to the front of your chest.

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Why Challenge Ourselves?

Elia Saikaly | Posted 11.07.2011 | Canada
Read More: Adversity, Nepal, Mountaineering, Tibet, Comfort, Education, Cho Oyu, Mountains, Climbing, Charity, Exploration, Adventure, Challenge, Himalayas, Findinglife, Canada News
Elia Saikaly

It's that time of year again when uncertainty takes precedence over all that is routine, familiar and predictable. No matter how many times one embark...

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