March 30, 2023
Phunuru and Max reported that the team had a nice hike from Phakding up to Namche (11,300 ft) today. Along the way they made 4 more crossings of the Dudh Kosi river on suspension bridges, then ascended the famous “Namche Hill†to reach the main village in the Khumbu. The team will take an acclimatization hike tomorrow and a second night in Namche, before they trek to Khunde and then to Phortse.
Back in Kathmandu all Team 2 members have now arrived and Ang Jangbu reports the team members are all doing well. They will have their kickoff team meeting tomorrow, and then will be flying to Lukla the following day. So far so good!
Eric Simonson
Photo: Team 1 on the high suspension bridge heading to Namche (Phunuru Sherpa)
Photo: Dinner at Khumbu Lodge (Phunuru Sherpa)
Photo: View entering Namche village (Eric Simonson)