October 30, 2011 Guides Eben Reckord and Charlotte Austin reported from Muktinath, where they are taking a rest day after crossing the Thorung La Pass yesterday. Today they visited the famous temple, which is a sacred place for both Buddhists and Hindus, and the goal of many pilgrims. They had great views of Dhaulagiri, the […]
October 27, 2011 Phil called in early this morning from Thimphu, (about 4pm in Bhutan) to report that the team was just loading up for the hour’s drive to Paro, where they will spend tonight. Tomorrow morning they will hop a direct flight to Bangkok, where some will continue on flights back home to family […]
October 27, 2011 Justin Merle called last night from the summit of Lobuche Peak to report that the weather was perfect, the view fantastic, and the team 100% on the top. Way to go gang! Since that call, we later heard from Justin that the climbers were all back to Lobuche Base Camp (and the […]
October 26, 2011 Yesterday the gang arrived safely back in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city, after a spectacularly scenic drive from the trail head at Tashitang. A quick stop at the Punakha Dzong – the winter palace of the king – invited some great photo ops in perfect weather and breathtaking scenery. After some well deserved […]
October 25, 2011 IMG guide Justin Merle reports that the Lobuche team had a nice rest day today, and are moving up to high camp tomorrow. Everyone is doing well. Â Among the EBC trekkers we had Phil, Ray, and Greg fly this morning from Pheriche by helicopter to Lukla, then on to Kathmandu, while the […]
October 24, 2011 Phil called in from Bhutan on the last night of the trek at their final camp. They will journey to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan tomorrow for the end of the program. Phil reports it was “the perfect group of people, perfect weather, a perfect trek and the perfect outcome.†The trek […]
October 22, 2011 Phil called in with the latest from the Bhutan Team. After enduring snow & rain on the 4-hour trek from Lamithang yesterday, the team finally arrived in Laya (12,600’) – just in time to pitch tents and take down a hot dinner in the homes of the locals. By morning, the skies […]
Annapurna Trekker Jacqueline found the internet in Jomson and sends this report: “the team is happy and healthy at a hotel in Jomson, right by the airport. We had a very windy stroll in, but it was a great final day of walking. We’re all hoping the climbers are having similar success up on Chulu. […]
October 22, 2011 Eben Reckord reports by sat phone that the weather today was greatly improved after the snowstorm that came through yesterday. The Annapurna Trekkers were able to successfully cross east to west over the famous Thorung La pass (17,769 ft / 5416m) which links the Manang area with Muktinath. The trekkers started before […]
October 21, 2011 Phil called in with another great report from the Kingdom of Bhutan. The team made it up and over Shingela pass yesterday, which sits at roughly 16,500ft. The weather was “great for walkin”. Herds of blue sheep were one of the many highlights as was hanging prayer flags as they crested the […]
