Kelsie DiPerna

Bio

Kelsie DiPerna

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San Diego, CA

Contributor

42 Adventures Explored

2 Adventures Published

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

http://kelsiediperna.com

Biologist and professional photographer.
I've worked and traveled in over 40 countries on 6 continents, from the jungles of Madagascar to the Himalayas of Nepal. I'm a nature and outdoor junkie and spend my free time hiking, taking photos, scuba diving, and climbing mountains.
Based out of San Diego, California.
@kelsiediperna

Published Content

Blog Posts

Nepal Undiscovered, Part 2: Manaslu Circuit Trek

21 Days Into the Hidden Himalayas

by Kelsie DiPerna

Nepal Undiscovered, Part 2: Manaslu Circuit Trek

21 Days Into the Hidden Himalayas

by Kelsie DiPerna

Nepal Undiscovered, Part 1: Tsum Valley Trek

21 Days Into the Hidden Himalayas

by Kelsie DiPerna

Nepal Undiscovered, Part 1: Tsum Valley Trek

21 Days Into the Hidden Himalayas

by Kelsie DiPerna

Adventures Published

Kuliouou West Loop

O'ahu, HI

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Olomana Three Peaks Hike

O'ahu, HI

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Photos

Donkeys used for transporting goods up and down the villages plying the route around Mt. Manaslu.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

Cloud-covered Ko'olau Summit Trail looking down toward Waimanalo on the east side of O'ahu.

Kuliouou West Loop

Local children passing by on the trail to Chumling.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

Ascending Kuliouou West Ridge to the Ko'olau Summit Trail.

Kuliouou West Loop

Cows graze next to the path ascending to Lokpa and the beginning of Tsum Valley.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

At the fork splitting the trekking routes between Tsum Valley and the Manaslu Circuit.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Buri Gandaki River flows downriver through the lush valley.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

Looking back on the sun setting in the valley after a steep ascent up to Chhokang Paro.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

Foliage looking out over the valleys toward the south shore of O'ahu.

Kuliouou West Loop

Waterfalls spit out into the Buri Gandaki River.

Nepal Undiscovered: Tsum Valley + Manaslu Circuit Trek

Koko Head in Hawai'i Kai from the Ko'olau West Ridge.

Kuliouou West Loop

Landslides washed out some of the summit trail. Be careful!

Kuliouou West Loop

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Updates, Tips + Comments

Rethinking Leave No Trace: Increasing Your Cultural Awareness

04.26.18

I love what you have written here about not only the environmental impact we can have on a place, but the cultural implications as well! As respectful travelers and stewards to these sacred places, I agree that we need to take each action we take into consideration. Nicely written!

Thank you for featuring my photos as well!

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