November 24, 2017

Harry checked in overnight reporting that the team continues to enjoy cool and clear weather – perfect weather for trekking and taking photos! They made their way from Tengboche up to Pangboche today, visiting a different Lama at the monastery in Pangboche.

Tomorrow they’ll make their way to Pheriche. This crew is enjoying every step!

Tye Chapman

November 23, 2017

Tengboche Monastery (Tye Chapman)

“Happy Thanksgiving to everybody back home” was the message Harry and his team wanted to relay when he checked in from Tengboche.

The team enjoyed a nice trek from Namche up the valley to Tengboche. They visited the famous Tengboche Monastery and likely the local bakery!

All is well in the Khumbu!

Tye Chapman

November 22, 2017

IMG Guide Harry Hamlin checked-in overnight reporting that he and the team had a great day exploring Namche and the surrounding area. After breakfast they enjoyed some local trekking. They stopped at the Everest View Hotel, for you guessed it, an Everest View. After a few photos,  they ventured a little further stopping at the Monastery Khumjung and finished the day with a tour of Khunde. They were back in Namche by the early afternoon for a little shopping, some pastries and/or a nap.

Tomorrow they’ll load up and head up the trail to Tengboche where they’ll visit the famous Tengboche Monastery. The views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding mountains only get better!

Tye Chapman

November 21, 2017

IMG Guide Harry Hamlin checked in from Namche Bazaar reporting that is was another perfect day for trekking in the Khumbu Valley. The team did great on the trek from Phakding, up Namche Hill, into Namche.

They’re at some real altitude now at 11,300ft. which is why they’ll be hanging around Namche for an extra day.  The body needs a little time to adjust. They won’t be sitting around though, they’ll explore Namche and the surrounding area.

All is well in the Khumbu!

Tye Chapman

October 20, 2017

Our final team of the autumn trekking season in Nepal all safely arrived in Lukla (9300ft.) with all of their duffel bags. A great start to an Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Loop Trek!

After a cup of tea in Lukla, they hit the trail and are now in Phakding (8500ft.). Trekking from Lukla to Phakding is quite enjoyable, and ironically, generally downhill. The trail winds through the forest and several small villages before arriving at their final suspension bridge of the day which takes them across the Dudh Kosi River into Phakding.  It’s about a 3 or 4 hour hike which is perfect after their early wake up call at the hotel and flight to Lukla. It’s always nice to hit the trail and stretch the legs!

Tomorrow they’ll get their first dose of altitude as they climb the Namche Hill into Namche Bazaar (11,300ft). More on that tomorrow.

All is well in Phakding!

Tye Chapman