September 16, 2016 The Team left ABC this morning to spend their first night at Camp 1 on Cho Oyu. Camp 1 is at an elevation just over 20,000’ (6,000m). As I sit writing this blog and thinking about the first time you head out from ABC to Camp 1, I think about the stories […]
September 15, 2016 Our Cho Oyu and Tibet Trek teams are enjoying a “bluebird day†on Cho Oyu. Phunuru and the rest of our Sherpa team are feeling great and have all climbed to Camp 1. Their goal for the day was to establish Camp 1 today so the team can move in tomorrow. […]
September 14, 2016 It was an auspicious day on the Tibetan Calendar so the Team had their Puja. It was a cool and clear morning and everyone is doing great. Chewang Lindu and Pasang Kami (PK) were up early and decided to stretch their legs by taking some rope and Hardwear up to Camp […]
September 13, 2016 Mike checked in from ABC with the Tibet Trek and Cho Oyu Climbing Team. Everyone is adjusting to the altitude quite well. We move a little slower for the first few days at 18,500’.  Eating, sleeping and stretching our legs are important exercises to help with acclimatization. The Sherpa are setting […]
September 12, 2016 It was great to hear the sweet sound of the Satellite phone ringing and Mike on the other end letting us know, “All is Well.” Mike said the camp looks great and there is a light snow coming down. According to the weather forecast, they should expect a few afternoon flurries for […]
September 11, 2016 For those who are looking at the photos and reading the blog and saying to yourself, “I see trucks, motorcycles and Yaks; Why is our Team walking? More than that, we camped at “Base Camp†and it didn’t look like we were even close to the mountain; now we are walking to […]
September 10, 2016 The Cho Oyu Climbing and Tibet Trek Team took another hike today for additional acclimatization. They will move up to Intermediate Camp (IC) tomorrow and stay one night before heading to ABC. The yaks are ready to work too! Staying at Base Camp is an important part of the Trek and […]
September 9, 2016 Mike sent an email out to us this morning with a few photos from Jangbu and Phunuru: “Great day here at Base Camp. The team is all settled in and we jumped up to 17,500’ on an acclimatization hike. They did well and are feeling good with the altitude. We […]
September 8, 2016 I spoke to Mike and Phunuru early this morning. You can hear the excitement and happiness in their voices when talking about Base Camp. The Team left Tingri early and pulled into Base Camp just in time to have a second breakfast. Home cooking! Mike said, “Base Camp looks awesome! Phunuru […]
September 7, 2016 The IMG Teams had a great day in Tingri. They took an acclimatization hike just outside of town where they got views of Everest and Cho Oyu. Mike said the Team is feeling great and looking forward to getting up early and heading to Base Camp. Regardless of the year, it is […]
