April 18, 2012
We're back from a great day ice climbing on the lower icefall. It has been hot and sunny! It has been lots of fun and a good intro to whats up higher, starting the day after tomorrow! Later this afternoon we had a meeting with most all the expedition leaders
April 17, 2012
Amazing hike up to 19,000 ft. today giving us another great view of the upper route on Everest. Interesting hike up past a couple of perfectly turquoise colored lakes. Back just in time for lunch prepared by Serki, our chef, and perhaps THE best cook in Everest Base Camp! Trudi
April 16, 2012
Hello from Everest Base Camp! This morning we shared the important (and fun!) Puja ceremony with all our staff and sherpa team. It was quite the celebration, and all in perfect weather! Both a blessing and bonding of the Sherpa and members. This years' ceremony proved to be one of
April 15, 2012
Today was the intellectual challenge day - the presentation of the whole Sherpa team - 22 names to remember starting with Dawang Chou and leading to Nawan Sandim. You got it - well we have 6 weeks to get it and we are all working hard on this. Great team
April 14, 2012
Another perfect day and now most of the team is in Base Camp! What a great feeling to be here after 9 days of trekking. Trudi and Chris are spending the night in Gorak Shep, the last village on the way in so they could climb Kala Patar together today.
April 13, 2012
We are all currently in the small village of Lobuche, arriving yesterday morning accompanied by clouds and wind. Today we are enjoying perfect weather and great views all around. Part of the team climbed a 17,000 ft peak near here with amazing views of the whole Everest region. We also
April 11, 2012
Here's an audio dispatch from Scott from the village of Dughla on the hike up towards their goal for the day of Lobuche. They stopped in for tea and a break and gave us a ring on the satellite phone. Click the link to hear the call from Nepal! recording
April 11, 2012
Awoke to more cloudy weather this morning. Has been consistent cloud, snow and fog for quite a few days. Fortunately we have been afforded some great views with the mixed weather conditions. Up to 16,000 ft today for another acclimatization hike just below Ama Dablam near a small lake. The
April 10, 2012
Up relaxing in Dingboche here. Good hike this morning up to 15,500 ft and the small village of Chukung. Woke today to light snow and cloud. Now enjoying the wonderful sunroom at the Snow Lion Lodge having some Latte's! Some great news from up higher on the mountain. Our Sherpa
April 9, 2012
Scott called in today after trekking up from Deboche to the village of Dingboche. This is one of our favorite spots, and at just over 14,000 ft it is a great place to hang out and acclimate a bit before pushing up the valley towards base camp. They had another
