Touring around Namche
Today was our “rest” day. Except we spent the morning hiking around the Namche district. We climbed up to Syangboche which is the local airstrip and checked on our gear, and then onto Khumjung where along the way we got…
Today was our “rest” day. Except we spent the morning hiking around the Namche district. We climbed up to Syangboche which is the local airstrip and checked on our gear, and then onto Khumjung where along the way we got…
Yes indeed, we made the plane yesterday and hiked onto Phakding where we spent the night. Although I made it, my gear did not, so I just had my day pack. My teeth are a little furry. But tonight I…
Finally!!!! They were able to fly to Lukla on April 5th and hike to Phakding the same day. So now the Expedition is truly on its way!
So, if this is the last post on the blog, then I successfully made it to either Lukla or Phaplu. Really hoping to fly today. This getting up early, going to the airport and waiting all day to return in…
Ok, still here. We got quite close to escaping form Kathmandu today. Flights were flying but the airport got closed out at Lukla before we could get on a plane and make it there. I guess we will drive to…
Bad weather again today. Spent the morning reading and waiting for confirmation on the plane, which never came. And spent the afternoon window shopping. This is going to get very old very soon. Wish me luck for tomorrow.
Mountain weather can be a frickle thing. So after waking up at 4:30am and arriving at the airport at 5:45am for our 7:00am flight, and spending the entire day at the airport, our flight was eventually cancelled at 2:00pm. So…
Spent a cultural day in Kathmandu visiting the local Buddha and Hindu temples. And tomorrow we are scheduled on an early flight up to Lukla and the start of our trek to Everest Base Camp. Keep your fingers crossed for…
I, and just as importanly, my bags, made it to Katmandu. Have just settled in to the Yak and Yeti, which will be our hotel here until all the climbers and all the bags arrive. Gear check is in 20…
I am all checked in and having an Orange juice with Caroline before heading through security. All went smoothly, with bags checked all the way to Kathmandu. Next blog from Kathmandu.
The team at mobitv threw a send-off bash earlier today.
Here is an idea of the “planned” itinerary for the Everest climb. I am sure this will change based on weather conditions and other factors. Trek to Everest Base Camp. During the entire trek to Base Camp, our goal is…
Eventjes wat uitleg in het Nederlands voor familie en vrienden in Belgie: Cybercasts: nieuwsberichten speciaal voor familie en vrienden van de Expeditie leden. Op deze manier kun je de Expeditie op de voet volgen. Let wel: Alpine Ascents (het team,…
Here are some links to useful maps to help you follow along:- – Everest Base Camp Trek– Everest– Annapurna Circuit Please note: These maps will open in a new page
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