March 29, 2023 – IMG guides Max and Phunuru report that Team 1 successfully flew by helicopter to Lukla today, and then trekked to Phakding. This is a lovely 4 hour trek, mostly downhill, to the banks of the Dudh Kosi River. After traveling halfway around the world and doing the duffel shuffle for several days, it’s great to finally hit the trail and get the legs working!
Loading up the heli in Kathmandu (Phunuru Sherpa)
Team 1 in Lukla ready to hit the trail (Phunuru Sherpa)
Back in Kathmandu, Ang Jangbu reports that Team 2 members have begun arriving. So far so good!
Eric Simonson