On Location: Josh Gates' Pictures from the Himalayas

In one of his most daring investigations yet, Josh Gates continues his travels through the Himalayas in search of evidence of the elusive yeti. Go behind the scenes of Expedition Unknown: Hunt for the Yeti with photos direct from Josh as he makes his way through Nepal, Bhutan and even Mt. Everest.

By: Josh Gates

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Safety First

Our search for the Yeti leads to a high-altitude hunt in the mountains of Bhutan. As we pass 14,000 feet, researcher Casey Anderson and I don oxygen masks in the rapidly thinning air. Nobody said looking for a Yeti was going to be easy.

Bhutan's Ghankar Punsom

Flying toward the sacred mountain of Ghankar Punsom in Bhutan. Many of these peaks have never been summited, let alone seen by Westerners. Just over those snow-capped mountains is the border of Tibet, and, if eyewitnesses are to be believed, this is the home of the Yeti.

Arriving in Bhutan

Bhutan is known as “the land of the Thunder Dragon.” Due to its location, it’s one of the most remote nations on earth. Only about a dozen pilots are rated to land at Bhutan’s Paro airport. The runway is nestled in the middle of the Himalayas, and planes have to bank into a narrow valley for the final approach.

Inside the Temple

The Memorial Chorten in Thimpu, Bhutan is a temple where faithful Buddhists come to meditate, pray, and make offerings.

Bhutan's Spirituality

Prayer candles burning in a temple in Bhutan. This country is deeply spiritual, and creatures like the Yeti exist in a realm somewhere between the real and the divine.

Meeting the Locals

Many people in Bhutan still wear traditional “ghos,” a 17th century robe. As for the sunglasses, I have no idea. But let’s be honest. This guy is dope.

Behind the Scenes

The Expedition Unknown team in the Khumbu region of Nepal. We’re joining researcher Adam Davies to interview recent Yeti eyewitnesses and hopefully collect physical evidence.

Surviving Lukla

The arrivals sign at the Lukla airport in Nepal is a welcome sight (since seeing it means you survived the flight). I travel for a living, and I can assure you that Lukla has the sketchiest commercial runway on earth. But it’s well worth the white-knuckle landing, since it’s a charming high-altitude town and the gateway to the stunning Everest region beyond.

Smile, Danny!

Expedition Unknown wouldn’t happen without my awesome crew. High in the Himalayas, my tech manager Danny crosses a narrow bridge armed with a camera, a backpack full of lenses and a smile.

Hindu Sādhus

Nepal is an amazing melting pot of history and religion. In Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, there are Bhuddist temples sitting alongside Hindu shrines. Here, Hindhu sādhus sit amidst the smoky offerings and offer blessings to the passers by.

Expedition Rough Waters

Rafting in Bhutan under ominous skies. This is a country where 70 percent of the entire nation is pristine wilderness. That’s a lot of space to get lost in -- or for a yeti to hide in.

The Edge of the Earth

Many sightings of the Yeti take place along the remote rivers of Bhutan. This one, near the valley of Jakar, is only partially navigable. After a while, it just falls off the edge of the earth and spills down toward the Indian subcontinent.

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On Location: Josh Gates' Pictures from the Himalayas

Shop This Look

Safety First

Bhutan's Ghankar Punsom

Arriving in Bhutan

Inside the Temple

Bhutan's Spirituality

Meeting the Locals

Behind the Scenes

Surviving Lukla

Smile, Danny!

Hindu Sādhus

Expedition Rough Waters

The Edge of the Earth

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