Category Archives: Everest 3.0

How Living With/Through the COVID-19 Pandemic is Like Climbing Everest

Posted on February 10, 2021 by TA Loeffler

With the spike in COVID-19 cases here in my region after months of doing fantastic keeping the virus at bay, I was thinking about our collective grief, sadness, anger, and sense of overwhelm at feeling like we are back at … Continue reading →

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Almost Everything I Needed to Know about Getting Through Tough Times, I Learned on Aconcagua (and other mountains)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by TA Loeffler

It feels like I’m on an expedition and I don’t know when this expedition will end. That’s new, because most of my expeditions have an end date when the float plane comes, when the climbing season ends due to monsoon, … Continue reading →

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Making the List: 90 Great Canadian Explorers

Posted on February 10, 2020 by TA Loeffler

I am humbled once again to be recognized by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society by my inclusion in their 90 Greatest Canadian Explorers List. Of course, whenever a list is made, many noteworthy, awesome, & deserving folks are left off … Continue reading →

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Revisiting an Adventurous Decade Countdown 2016: Everest 3.0: Out of the Fog, Flights to Nowhere, and Seeing the Mountain Blush

Posted on December 27, 2019 by TA Loeffler

Originally Posted on November 2, 2016  It’s been a foggy day here. Reminiscent of many other foggy days. One in particular, where I had a flight to Halifax. We took off in fog and flew almost all the way to Halifax … Continue reading →

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Revisiting an Adventurous Decade Countdown 2015: Three for the Price of One!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by TA Loeffler

I couldn’t decide on only one post from 2015 so I’ve included three: one from our expedition to El Salvador to climb the country’s highest volcanoes–that expedition was called Volcanopalooza. The second one is the wrap-up from my short, but … Continue reading →

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In Honour of Michael Beecher Smith 4/27/2007

Posted on January 25, 2017 by TA Loeffler

With today being Bell’s Let’s Talk day, I’m thinking of Michael and his family. He is dearly missed by so many. I thought I would re-post this blog entry that I did from Everest basecamp on April 27, 2007. Location: … Continue reading →

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Of Hands and Helicopters

Posted on January 8, 2017 by TA Loeffler

That’s my left hand holding Climber Smurf as we are traveling to Hebron, Labrador last August to begin our Paddle2Peaks expedition. It’s been a rough year for my hands. I hadn’t realized how rough until just before Christmas when I … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Out of the Fog, Flights to Nowhere, and Seeing the Mountain Blush

Posted on November 2, 2016 by TA Loeffler

It’s been a foggy day here. Reminiscent of many other foggy days. One in particular, where I had a flight to Halifax. We took off in fog and flew almost all the way to Halifax but couldn’t land. We turned … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Thank you for your Participation

Posted on May 27, 2016 by jaymeewebster

We have come to the end of the Everest 3.0 Curriculum and we (the curriculum team and I) thank you for your participation! If you enjoyed following The Everest 3.0 Expedition, we invite you to continue following  T.A. on future … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Find Your Fit Friday

Posted on May 27, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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 Walking … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: How Far Did TA Travel?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “You know what they say, man. It’s not the altitude, it’s the attitude” – Scott Fischer Did You Know? It takes 40 days to climb Everest to give the body time to adjust to the high … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: T.A.’s Backpack

Posted on May 25, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “I’m climbing Mount Everest… because I can… because to be able to climb that high and see that kind of beauty that nobody ever sees, it’d be a crime not to” – Doug Hansen Did You … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Risks Climbing Mount Everest

Posted on May 24, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “The mountain is not in your way, it is your way” – Unknown Did You Know?  There are no plants above 5,750 meters on Mount Everest. Activity Suggestion: Whiteout, Wind Storm, Avalanche!! There are many risks … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Storytelling

Posted on May 23, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “There is a yeti [or fear] in the back of everyone’s mind; but the blessed are not haunted by it.” [Old Sherpa wisdom] Did You Know? There are two main climbing routes of Mount Everest; the southeast … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Find Your Fit Friday

Posted on May 20, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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 There … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Explorer Scavenger Hunt

Posted on May 19, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “Sometimes we worry a little too much about the height of the mountain before us when we should be thankful to be given the opportunity of climbing it” – Kiplimo Chemirmir Did you Know? More than … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Pemba Summits and Team Update

Posted on May 19, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Congrats to Pemba on his first Everest summit last night. He was our youngest Sherpa on the team and he worked very hard for us. I’m glad he was able to make the top as it will be very beneficial … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Bill’s Summit Bid is Tonight and Thanks to Some Schools

Posted on May 18, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Summit Bid Tonight Here is the latest from my teammates: Bill and Ade woke to clear weather on Wednesday morning and set off for the South Col. Ade decided it would be best to return to camp and rest and … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Raccoon Circles

Posted on May 18, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “One climbs a mountain not to conquer it, but to be lifted away from the earth up into the sky” – Russell Banks Did You Know? The world’s tallest building and the tallest man-made structure at … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Eating the Weeds

Posted on May 17, 2016 by TA Loeffler

I spent much of Sunday in the garden with Marian preparing our plot for planting in a few weeks. We were doing some weeding…and I had a few thoughts…I’ll get back to those in a bit after a few updates. … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Weather on the Mountain

Posted on May 17, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “The best view comes after the hardest climb” – Unknown Did You Know? During the climbing season (May) the average temperature is -20C Activity Suggestion: Weather Research Using a computer search the weather is like today … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Sherpa Says

Posted on May 16, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest. You hit what you aim at, and if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time” – Zig Ziglar … Continue reading →

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TA is Home Safe & The Everest Season Goes On

Posted on May 15, 2016 by TA Loeffler

This is a quick post to let everyone know that TA is home safe and sound.  She reached 7200 meters on Everest and then had to be evacuated due to altitude illness.  TA has decided to keep serving out the … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Dear Students and Teachers

Posted on May 15, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Dear Students and Teachers, I wanted to let everyone know I am home now. I got home Friday evening and it’s been good for me to meet up with so many family and friends, to share stories from the mountain, … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Find Your Fit Friday

Posted on May 13, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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 I … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Mount Everest Crossword Puzzle

Posted on May 12, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was” – Dag Hammarskjold Did You Know? Marco Siffredi and Stefan Gatt were the first two … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Bringing the Mountain Home

Posted on May 11, 2016 by TA Loeffler

I’m just a few hours I will begin flying home. The time to sit, stare out the window, and reflect on this entire experience is welcomed. So much has happened in both the past week and month that the travel … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Everest B.I.N.G.O.

Posted on May 11, 2016 by TA Loeffler

Quote of the Day: “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books” – John Lubbock Did you Know? … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Journey’s End for Now

Posted on May 11, 2016 by TA Loeffler

When I awoke this morning, I got a glimmer of optimism and thought I felt a bit better. I even tried to plot out whether I could fly in tomorrow or the next day to meet my trekking friends. Within … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Fourth Toothbrush and Hanging with Young Ones

Posted on May 10, 2016 by TA Loeffler

I received my fourth toothbrush of the trip today from Raj’s wife. They’ve taken me into their home to give me respite from hotel life and food as I try to recover enough to make a plan. I still needed … Continue reading →

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Everest 3.0: Clothing

Posted on May 10, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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

Posted on May 9, 2016 by TA Loeffler

                  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 →

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Everest 3.0: Nepali Food

Posted on May 9, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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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Audio Post Kathmandu – Everest 3.0 Day 27

Posted on May 8, 2016 by TA Loeffler
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Everest 3.0: Third Toothbrush and Other Such Odometer Moments

Posted on May 8, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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?

Posted on May 7, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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

Posted on May 6, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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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Audio Post Camp 2 – Everest 3.0 Day 25

Posted on May 6, 2016 by TA Loeffler
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Everest 3.0: Explore Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Posted on May 5, 2016 by TA Loeffler

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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Audio Post Camp 3 – Everest 3.0 Day 24

Posted on May 5, 2016 by TA Loeffler
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