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…
Expedition Updates
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
What to bring; what not to bring? That is the question when it comes to packing for a month long expedition to the Himalayas. Striking…