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September 27 – October 18
Everest Basecamp & Island Peak

Expedition Updates

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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;…

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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…

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Pre-Trip Packing

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…

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