Testimonials by Participants
Marc on his birthday with cake & Thupten (our guide in 2007)	"To visit Tibet was a life-long goal, and to go there with Daniel Winkler as a guide ensured the trip far exceeded my dreams. With a great sense of humor, and pre-eminent people-skills, Daniel manages to tailor each day to the needs of the group while making sure individual wishes are fulfilled. While covering a wide range of environments, we never felt rushed; there was always plenty of time to sink into each region, absorbing the culture, meeting local families, and immersing ourselves in the landscape. Our local guides and drivers were fantastic, but the real attraction of these custom mushroaming tours is Daniel's expertise and versatility. While every day is planned around a series of rewarding and frequently spectacular events, Daniel stays continually alert for the unexpected opportunities and discoveries that would be completely missed by standard rigidly-scheduled tours. No unusual sight goes by too fast for Daniel to stop the cars and seize the moment.  Expect to have a completely unique experience, and memories you can be sure no other tourist package will provide." Marc Laidlaw, author and game designer, Redmond WA
John with nomad girls in yak wool tent	Aloha Medicinals hired Daniel Winkler to act as our guide in arranging and running a field expedition throughout Tibet in June 2006. I would like to relate our experiences on our expedition for anyone else who may be contemplating such an endeavour. Daniel is one of the most fun guys to go trekking with that I can imagine. His knowledge of all things Tibetan is immense. From permits and translators to nomad customs and protocol, he has limitless knowledge from his years of Tibetan experience. He is also a top notch biologist, with very in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna and fungal life we found in the field. I can't imagine a better way to see Tibet for those of you so inclined. I highly recommend Daniel Winkler for arranging and guiding such a trip. With all the stuff people put on their websites these days, I suppose this might sound like just another advertisement. But no, this is the real deal, an actual testimonial from a happy customer. If anyone would like more info or details on our expedition, please feel free to email me at john@alohamedicinals.com, or give me a call at (775) 886-6300. Daniel Rocks ! Sincerely, John Holliday, Director of Research, Aloha Medicinals Inc
Tony and a Tibetan lady, June 2006	"In the spring of 2006, I was fortunate enough to be invited along on a Cordyceps expedition to Tibet. Daniel's knowledge of all things living, (and geological) makes traveling with him an endlessly educational adventure. From the history and local customs, to the current political environment, Daniel's enthusiasm and passion for Tibet is very evident. There wasn't a question that I could think of that he didn't have a relevant answer for. In the Fall of 2007, I once again had the good fortune to travel with Daniel. This time it was to the 4th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, which was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Never one to disappoint, Daniel's knowledge of European flora, mycota and fauna made this trip yet another adventure in education. I look forward to the next time that I might have the pleasure of traveling with Daniel, knowing that every day will bring even more surprises and opportunities to expand my mycological and horticultural horizons. As well as learning other miscellaneous, interesting tidbits of wisdom. Always a great time!" Tony Migas, 2007 President Oregon Mycological Society, Medicinal Mushroom Grower  & Landscaper
Jack found Rhizopogon rubescens being sold in Gyalthang (Zhongdian). In East Asia it is an esteemed edible, while in the West it is mostly listed as inedible.	Jack & Diantha States: "If your interest is to find and sample a wide diversity of exotic and familiar edible mushrooms then Daniel Winkler's summer Tibet tour is a must do. There are few places on the planet, if any, that we have found to equal not only the great diversity and abundance of fungi and wildflowers, but also the spectacular montane vistas, awesome valleys and river gorges inhabited by the smiling and welcoming Tibetan people. Daniel's vast knowledge of the Tibetan customs and Buddhist history is an added pleasure that made our sometimes arduous journey into the backcountry well worth the effort. " Jack States is a retired mycology professor and author of "Mushrooms and Truffles of the Southwest" [available at $7, inquires:  canyonshadows( at )wbaccess.net]	"Stock up on power bars for energy at high elevations and in case you find the local food a bit outside your culinary range." Diantha States author of "Wildflowers of Wyoming" by  Mountain Press.