
Deanna Zabaldo
Deana has lived and worked in Nepal for more than twenÂty years and has travÂeled in more than 25 counÂtries. She has explored across Asia, includÂing Tibet, Bhutan, and MonÂgoÂlia. More imporÂtant than adding stamps to her passÂport are the friendÂships she builds. Deana’s first encounter with the Himalayas was as a Peace Corps VolÂunÂteer in a remote mounÂtain vilÂlage. LatÂer in San FranÂcisÂco, she went on to direct culÂturÂal exchange proÂgrams. Charmed by Nepal (despite the lack of ameniÂties), Deana returned to advise busiÂnessÂes and non-profÂits, teach yoga, and guide treks. CurÂrentÂly when she’s not guidÂing, she is startÂing an orphanÂage outÂside KathÂmanÂdu. Deana is fluÂent in Nepali, holds a WilderÂness First ResponÂder cerÂtiÂfiÂcaÂtion, and will brew you the best cofÂfee in the Himalayas! She’s full of stoÂries about Tantric godÂdessÂes, the Maoist insurÂgency, royÂal masÂsacres, arranged marÂriages, secret exploÂrations, and the realÂiÂties of Shangri-La.