October 19, 2016 Phunuru called by Sat Phone from the summit of Mera Peak (21,198 ft / 6,461 m) early this morning! The Team left Mera La right on schedule and had a great climb of Mera Peak. The climb takes a gentle incline for the majority of the route. Near the summit, we […]
October 18, 2016 Phunuru checked in from Mera La today to let us know that the Team is ready to head out for their summit attempt tonight. Everyone is doing great with no altitude issues. The plan is to depart Mera La between 1:00 and 2:00 am Nepal Time. Have a great climb everyone! […]
October 17, 2006 The Mera Peak Team had a great weekend moving into Khare (16,404 ft /5000 m) and training for their upcoming climb. It has been cool and clear for the Team. The trek up the Hinku Valley is quite a bit quieter than the Khumbu Valley. Gaining elevation to acclimatize can find […]
October 14, 2016 Phunuru checked in from Thagnak (11,417ft /4350m) in the Hinku Valley today. The Team is doing great and had a beautiful trek today. The Mera Peak Team got an early start and made it to Thagnak before lunch. Tomorrow, the Team will take in the sites around Thagnak and do some […]
October 13, 2016 The Mera Peak Team took the day to stretch their legs around Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m) and start adjusting to the altitude.  Slow and steady is the key for the first few days in the Hinku Valley. Tomorrow, the Team will head up to Thagnak (14,271ft/ 4350m) and get a great look […]
October 12, 2016 Phunuru checked in from Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m). The Helicopter flight went smooth and they are enjoying a beautiful day in the Hinku Valley. The Team will get to stretch their legs for a number of days now. On the schedule, an acclimatization hike around Khote. IMG Guide, Phunuru, you may notice […]
October 11, 2016 Our Mera Peak Team arrived to Kathmandu with all of their gear and flew to Lukla for the start of the Mera Peak Climb. The plan is to sleep in Lukla (9,334ft / 2845m) and fly to Khote (11,417ft/ 3480m) in the morning by helicopter. This trek starts with some old fashion […]
October 8, 2015 Eric and the Mera Peak Team were up early today. They wanted to get down to Thagnak by the end of the day and then a little further down valley tomorrow to Kothe. No real rush other than a little precipitation in the forecast. With the objective of reaching the top of […]
October 7, 2015 Eric Simonson checked in early this morning with news that they reached the summit of Mera Peak! The Team had great weather and made good progress into High Camp on Mera and decided to keep moving up hill. 100% on top and back to Mera La for the night. We have been […]
October 6, 2015 Eric Simonson checked in from Mera La. The team is in position to make a move! The weather is lining up for them and conditions look good on the mountain. Mera La is the start of the climb. The Monsoon had stalled for a few days but did not cause any trouble […]
