May 10, 2012
Hello from the Vacation Capital of the Khumbu Area! All of us are here enjoying today, before moving up to Lobouche tomorrow and Base Camp the next day. We went for a few different hikes today in the area. Some went down to Pheriche Village, Tim and I went over
May 9, 2012
Here's the evening call from the April 29th team at 14,200 ft. Sounds like they are doing great! Click the link below to listen to the call. recording
May 8, 2012
recording Lead guide Nick Shepherd passed the sat phone around at basecamp today, the team took a day to organize their scene and go over basic glacier travel and mountaineering techniques.
May 8, 2012
Hello from the Mt Trip Everest Team! Yesterday, seven of us descended down to the small village of Dingboche. What an an amazing relief to be lower in altitude. Even though Dingboche is still at 14,000 ft, it feels like sea level. One member Chuck was feeling a bit off
May 7, 2012
The April 22 team took a rest day yesterday at camp 2, sleeping in and eating big meals to regain their full strength. From their camp, the teams can admire Mt. Foraker, look over Kahiltna Pass onto the north side of the AK range and also look up the upper
May 6, 2012
Craig was responsible for calling in for the April 22nd West Buttress expedition tonight, and it sounds like they've got some time on their hands. It was a windy day today up high so they remained in camp finding ways to entertain themselves. He gives us a good description of
May 6, 2012
Hello All! Just down through the Khumbu Icefall this morning and all of us are now safe in Base Camp. Feels amazing to be here in the relative heat and luxury of the Mountain Trip Base Camp. Last night at Camp 2 we enjoyed some cinnamon rolls sent up from
