Island Peak Summit
After 7 hours of climbing, we take our final steps on the steep summit ridge of the 6189m (20,250’) Imja Tse at 9am. Breathing deeply…
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EBC & Kala Patthar
An early morning from Lobuche and we were on our way up the Khumbu Valley towards Everest Base Camp. Perhaps the best morning weather we’d…
Chola Pass
I opened my eyes at 5:30am. I immediately thought it was oddly light outside considering sunrise is about 5:45am. I rolled out of bed and…
Way to Gokyo
After 6 days in a haze of clouds and illness, we were blessed with healthy bodies and the sun burning the low clouds to flaunt…
Perseverance at 15,400’
It has not been easy. 4 days of illness filled my mind with negative thoughts and many doubts. Sneezing, coughing, GI issues, headache, and body…
Bang Bang
Head pounding, stomach churning, hot flashes, chills, and tossing and turning in bed made for an uncomfortable night at 11,200’. Still feeling the effects of…
Plan B: Where Adventure Starts
As of the night before our flight to Lukla, no planes had been able to land at the infamous 9300’ airport in 3 days due…
Kathmandu
Days 3-4: The long wait is finally over, we have left the hot and humid desert of Dubai and loaded the plane to Kathmandu. A…
Exploring Dubai
Day 1: When trip planning was still in its infancy, we opted for a multi-day layover in Dubai. A few major benefits facilitated this decision;…
The Adventure Begins!
Day 0: After 6 long months, the day has finally arrived that we embark on our journey! Adventure is all about going into the unknown…