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Everest 3.0: Clothing
Quote of the Day: “It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks” –Unknown Did You Know? Moni Mule Pati and Pem Dorjee Sherpa, got married on top of the … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: When in Doubt, Get a Hair Cut
What did one volcano say to the other? I lava you! Thanks to the Grade Four students at Mary Queen of Peace for sending along some get well/cheer me up cards … Continue reading
Everest 3.0: Nepali Food
Quote of the Day: “If I must start somewhere, right here and now is the best place imaginable” ― Richelle E. Goodrich Did you Know? In 2011 the first tweet was sent by Kenton Cool – “ Everest summit no … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Third Toothbrush and Other Such Odometer Moments
I brushed my teeth with my third toothbrush of the trip this morning. For awhile, I couldn’t remember why I needed a second but it just came to me, my bags were initially delayed when I got to Kathmandu. I … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: How Did I Get from Here to Here?
This was my view from early this morning! Awesome view of Pumori, eh? This was my view a few hours later. Bottom line. I’ll be fine. Bottom line, I have no idea what this will mean for the bigger picture … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Find Your Fit Friday
Find Your Fit! is a provincial physical activity promotions/communications campaign designed to get individuals motivated and moving towards healthy, active living. The Find Your Fit! website is an excellent resource for physical activity throughout the lifespan. Quote for the Day Getting … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Explore Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Quote of the Day: “One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” – William Feather Did You Know? There are a total of 18 climbing routes on Everest. Activity Suggestion: Explore … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Sensory Awareness
Quote of the Day: “Mountaineering is more of a quest for self-fulfilment than a victory over others or over nature. The true mountaineer knows that he has not conquered a mountain by standing on its summit for a few fleeting … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Food on the Mountain
Quote of the Day: “Over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” – Theodore Roethke Did You Know? The only one person has climbed all four sides of Everest, Kushang Sherpavvv … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Everest Word Search
Quote of the Day: “Every mountain top is within reach, so just keep climbing” – Barry Finlay Did you know? There is an estimated 50 tons of trash that has been left on Everest, giving it the nickname of “The … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Find Your Fit Friday
Find Your Fit! is a provincial physical activity promotions/communications campaign designed to get individuals motivated and moving towards healthy, active living. The Find Your Fit! website is an excellent resource for physical activity throughout the lifespan.Quote for the Day Quote of the … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Avalanches, Diamonds, and a Dress Rehearsal
We’re all safely back in base camp… Just the other day, Hugo and I remarked that it had been very quiet at base camp in regards to avalanches. In past, we might have heard 5-6 per day but we hadn’t … Continue reading
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Check-in/OK message from SPOT TA
TA Latitude:28.00377 Longitude:86.85580 GPS location Date/Time:04/28/2016 21:15:37 NDT Message:Everest 3.0: This is TA’s location on Everest. Send warm wishes & good thoughts. To the summit & safe return! Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/WWF-b/28.00377N/86.85580E If … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Plate Tectonics
Quote of the Day: “Live your life each day as you would climb mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point” – Harold … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Between the Curtains
This is the view from my little blue house. Everything inside has a slightly blue cast. During the day, you can crack open the door and let more naturally coloured light into the space. It reminds me a bit of … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Prayer Flags and the Khumbu Icefall
It is great to hear from so many schools that they are learning about and making prayer flags. They captivate with their bright colours, connections to the elements, and beauty in natural settings. Prayer flags are an important part of … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Leave No Trace In Action
Quote of the Day: “If you are faced with a mountain, you have several options. You can climb it and cross to the other side. You can go around it. You can dig under it. You can fly over it. … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Puja at Base Camp
This morning, after breakfast, we had our Puja at base camp. The entire team attended the Puja including all climbers, climbing sherpas, and kitchen staff. The Puja began with two our our Sherpas chanting together from the dharma (teachings of … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Climbing the Mountain
Quote of the Day: “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” – Edward Abbey Did You Know? When climbers go on long expeditions, they have … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Up, Way Up
Here Climber Smurf is posing with the Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, the West Shoulder, and the summit pyramid of Everest. For those who remember Michael Smith, this is where in 2007 and 2010, I build an inukshuk for him and … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Prayer Flags
Quote of the Day: “You must climb before you can enjoy the view” – Unknown Did you Know? There is 66% less oxygen in each breath on the summit of Everest than at sea level Activity Suggestion: Making Prayer Flags … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Making Ourselves a Home
You’re looking down on our wonderful, comfy cozy base camp. My tent is the closest blue one you can see. Hugo and Dendi pioneered the use of bigger “tiny home” sized tents in 2012 and they are wonderful. They are … Continue reading
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Everest 3.0: Arrival at Base Camp…Only One Direction to Go…Up
I would be lying if I said today’s trek to base camp was easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest days I’ve had in the mountains. I felt, as we say in Newfoundland, that the arse had come … Continue reading
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