Deana takes the trekking experience to another level. It will be hard to imagine finding on future treks a more organized and knowledgeable guide. Her ability to speak the language and her good relationship with locals in various villages will take you to places most trekkers will not go. I understand why she was selected “Guide of the Year 2013” from Wanderlust Magazine in the UK.

–Brian Bogdanovich, Vancouver

As magical as the climb to base camp is with the most majestic mountains anyone has ever encountered, it would not have been nearly as fulfilling had we not had Deana as our guide. Deana brings the place ALIVE, with her stories of the local people, their lives, their culture, their fascinating history, and their religion. We could not have imagined a better trip or a better guide!

–Jenny & Wayne Miller, North Carolina

Deana was impressive and inspiring. The trek was more of an overall experience with her as she shared the best Nepal and the Himalayas had to offer, and it was clear that her top priority was the “people” aspect of the trek, both trekkers and staff.

–Pam Lattin, Maine

Deana is fantastic.  All of our cultural explorations were amazing.  Her knowledge of Tantric Buddhism was a great help as she identified the figures portrayed in paintings and on altars, and put them into a contextual and historical framework which helped me understand how they all fit together and what it all meant. I also really appreciate her regard for the local people and our trekking crew. She takes care of everyone!

–John Allen, California

Several months after returning home from our spiritual adventure in Bhutan, I still marvel at the fine balance Deana struck between the inner and outer explorations. The combination of tools she gave us for inner practice, along with the meaningful experiences of Bhutan that she led us through with skill and knowledge, continue to produce fruit in my life every day. Perhaps more than anything else in which I’ve participated. 

–Anne Trumble, New Mexico