Learning to Breathe, Trekking in Nepal is a new photo exhibition by Costa Gallery owner and photojournalist Michael J. Costa, which includes images from his 2016 trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp and his 2017 climb to Annapurna. The show hangs in Los Osos’ Costa Gallery through Oct. 26.
This show is in conjunction with Costa’s upcoming third trip to Nepal and Bhutan near the Tibetan border, which was set to begin on Sept. 6. The Los Osos artist “has been physically and emotionally preparing for his demanding journey for months,” he announced.
“It takes a lot of endurance and mental focus to climb those incredible elevations,” he explained. “At this point in my life, I’m eager to experience the people, culture, and beautiful Himalayan vistas again. My camera will help me record new memories.”
Local residents have donated to Costa’s fundraiser, Change 4 Change Nepal, by giving more than $1,000 for student programs at the Pinal Preschool in Kapan, Kathmandu.
The Costa Gallery, located at 2087 10th St., is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Call (559) 799-9632 for more information. Δ
This article appears in Student Guide 2025.
