October 22, 2014 The Ama Dablam Team and the 3 x 3 and Lobuche Climbers all had the same idea today. And with the weather they have been having, why not? From Pheriche, the 3 x 3 and Lobuche Peak climbers took a walk up the hill behind the Himalayan Lodge to stretch their legs […]
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Pheriche And Dingboche For Our Trekkers And Climbers
October 21, 2014 Our 3 X 3 with Lobuche Peak climbers are at Pheriche today and the Ama Dablam Team is in Dingboche. They are on schedule! This is usually a pretty big move up in altitude for everyone. The great weather they have been dealt with has given them opportunities to see all of […]
Spreading Out In The Khumbu!
October 20, 2014 Ok, try to keep up with me here! All is well in the Khumbu! That is always nice to hear. Our teams checked in from Pheriche, Pangboche and Tengboche this morning. The weather is fantastic everywhere and the Teams are moving up and acclimatizing well. Mike checked in from Pheriche after his […]
Moving Into Tengboche
October 19, 2014 Our Teams are moving up the Khumbu Valley. The 3 x 3 and Ama Dablam Teams have moved into Tengboche on a beautiful day. Great weather and more fantastic scenery. Mike has moved up the Pheriche where he reports cool and crisp weather with a light dusting of snow on the ground. […]
Namche Bazaar
October 18, 2014 The Teams in Namche started out with another nice day. Everyone is feeling well and acclimatizing nicely. Today was the Bazaar…the Namche Bazaar. This market which occurs on Saturday is probably one of the oldest gatherings for trade and purchase of everything you might need in the Khumbu. If you followed our […]
Perfect Day In Namche!
October 17, 2014 To say the least, our Ama Dablam Team and 3 X 3 Team had a great day acclimatizing in and around Namche. The 3 X 3 Team went to the Everest View Hotel and down to the village of Khumjung for lunch. From the Everest View, the Team gets mesmerized by the […]
Namche Is Beautiful!
October 16, 2014 The Teams were up early and on the trail from Phakding to Namche this morning. Tye called in to say that the air was clear and the views amazing. The trek starts with the temperatures cool and the trail rolling up and down along the river. After crossing a couple of bridges […]
And They’re Off!
October 15, 2014 Great news from Lukla! Both teams made it out of Kathmandu and into Lukla this morning. Everyone was up early this morning with a 4 am wake up call, both teams had a quick breakfast and loaded the bus to go to the airport. It is quite the scene at KTM […]
Preparing For Departure In Kathmandu
October 14, 2014 The Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camp Trekkers and Climbers are packed and ready to go. A day of packing and last minute errands. The day started on the roof, Jangbu and the Guide Team went over logistics and trip details, protect the airway from the Khumbu cough and stay out of […]
Ama Dablam And 3 X 3 Ready To Begin!
October 13, 2014 The Ama Dablam climbers and 3 X 3 trekkers and climbers are arriving in Kathmandu. All of their duffels are arriving with them and gear checks are being done! This is our first big hurdle. It is always good when everyone arrives on time with their gear. Josh and Mike went to […]