Category Archives: Everest 3.0

We’ve All Got a Mountain: TA is Climbing Ama Dablam

Posted on November 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I first saw Ama Dablam in 2002 and several times since then culminating this past spring, when I saw the peak from many new angles as I completed my Great Big Walk. It was then, that I knew that I truly … Continue reading →

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M is for Managing Risk: Ama Dablam #15

Posted on November 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Tragic events in Nepal over the past six months have showed us over and over again the many ways in which high mountains can kill and injure. Falling ice, rock, and snow, storms, landslides, falls, altitude illness, and more take … Continue reading →

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D is for Dark & Deary: Ama Dablam #14

Posted on October 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I am one of the few who are looking forward to having the clocks fall back this weekend. The morning training has started out in the pitch black these days and now the sunset doesn’t happen until after I’m done. … Continue reading →

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A is for Anxiety: Ama Dablam #13

Posted on October 28, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I am less than two weeks to Ama Dablam. As usual, I’m not sure where the time went in the lead up to the climb, I just know I don’t quite feel ready. Though, if I am honest, I suspect … Continue reading →

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D is for Double Double: Ama Dablam #12

Posted on October 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

It was a double double day on Signal Hill today because I saw both the sunrise and the sunset from the top of the hill. I was on my own this morning do some stair climbing with pack weight. This … Continue reading →

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M is for Morne, Gros Morne: Ama Dablam #11

Posted on October 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Marian and I travelled back across the island to Gros Morne National Park again this weekend to teach at the Becoming an Outdoors Workshop. We stayed an extra day to do our second climb of Gros Morne together. To increase … Continue reading →

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M is for Morning Mind: Ama Dablam #10

Posted on September 24, 2014 by TA Loeffler

It was a gorgeous morning out on the East Coast Trail for an “Up-Down” training hike above Quidi Vidi. My training pack has grown to 45 pounds and my legs are regaining strength and stamina as they lift me up … Continue reading →

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L is for Life: Ama Dablam #9

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I seem to have decided that all Ama Dablam entries will have a letter from Ama Dablam. It’s fun to watch my mind work with seeking out options for which letters/words could summarize my recent experiences in preparation for Ama … Continue reading →

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D is for D.O.M.S.: Ama Dablam #8

Posted on August 22, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Happy #FINDYOURFIT Friday! This work-out gear was how I found my fit today during my Ama Dablam training session this morning. It’s been a good week for training and I’m pleasantly tired and wickedly sore. The culprit is D.O.M.S. Delayed … Continue reading →

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A is for Altitude: Ama Dablam #7

Posted on August 19, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I had a swim coach once who said, “If you want to swim faster, swim faster.” I sometimes translate that as, “If you want to climb higher, climb higher.” Today’s training session was step-ups. It was the first, real big … Continue reading →

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B is for Berries and Buckets and Boxes: Ama Dablam #6

Posted on August 17, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Yes, that is a fish bucket on my backpack. Yes, some folks call them fish boxes.  Yes, I did pick berries with a backpack and fish bucket/box on my back. Yes, I did wonder how I ended up in that … Continue reading →

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B is for Back at It: Ama Dablam #5

Posted on August 14, 2014 by TA Loeffler

After a few weeks “off”, I was back at it today doing “Up Downs” on Signal Hill with a 30 pound pack. I was wearing my birthday present to myself, an Autographer. The autographer is a wearable camera that snaps … Continue reading →

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In Conversation with TA

Posted on August 13, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Soon after getting back from the Great Big Walk in Nepal, I sat down with Roger Bill and had a conversation. Here it is…In Conversation with TA

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Pulled in All Directions: Ama Dablam #4

Posted on July 20, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Here’s a look at my new tire pulling rig. Thanks to Marian for coming along and taking this picture. This week my pack weight was up by 8 pounds and I managed the two tires side by side much of … Continue reading →

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A is for Awesome: Ama Dablam #3 (The Spout Hike)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Happy Find your Fit Friday! I’ve had an awesome week finding my fit and today is actually a bit of a rest day after four big physical days starting off my training efforts for Ama Dablam. Yesterday was a “climb … Continue reading →

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D is for Discipline: Ama Dablam #2

Posted on July 9, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Thanks to Sue for this picture! Another morning, another training day. This morning was an “Up Down, Up Down” workout on Signal Hill. We headed up the North Head trail, down the back side to Cuckhold Cove, up the back … Continue reading →

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Out of Re-Tire-Ment: Ama Dablam #1

Posted on July 8, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Tuesdays are now Tiredays or as you can see from the photo above: Tired Ays! Great morning out on the hill with Sue (another convert to the fun and joys of Tire Pulling ) and taking my new tire rig … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next V? Ama Dablam: We’ve All Got a Mountain

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Congrats to Phil, Rick and Tyler for their correct guesses at what I am climbing next. Ama Dablam! I first saw the peak in 2002 and several times since then culminating this past spring, when I saw Ama Dablam from … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next V Clue 3?

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

What’s TA Climbing Next Fifth Edition! My goodness how time and climbs fly. We’ve had fun guessing the last few times before climbs, I thought I would offer up the picture clue peak guessing game again this time. Please enter … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next V Clue 2?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

What’s TA Climbing Next Fifth Edition! My goodness how time and climbs fly. We’ve had fun guessing the last few times before climbs, I thought I would offer up the picture clue peak guessing game again this time. Please enter … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next V?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

What’s TA Climbing Next Fifth Edition! My goodness how time and climbs fly. We’ve had fun guessing the last few times before climbs, I thought I would offer up the picture clue peak guessing game again this time. Please enter … Continue reading →

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The Great Big Walk

Posted on June 27, 2014 by TA Loeffler

By Michelle Osmond On March 5, Dr. TA Loeffler set out on a 600 kilometre traverse of the High Himalaya in Nepal. The HKR professor, along with her partner Marion Wissink from the Department of Computer Science, and two others … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk: Still Walking

Posted on May 21, 2014 by TA Loeffler

It’s been a whirlwind since getting home ten days ago. I went right into teaching summer courses and the pictures I promised you are long/late in coming. The picture above is the team taking our first few steps west on … Continue reading →

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A Great Big Bus Ride Brings the Great Big Walk Back to Kathmandu

Posted on May 7, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Our first motorized seats in 65 days! The whole crew jumped aboard a public bus (we hiked down to its first stop) and loaded all our packs for a hair-raising (for TA) ride to Barabhise (where we would connect to … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #66

Posted on May 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 66 of the great big walk. At an elevation of 3230 or thereabouts, at a place called just below the tingsi la and the day was a little bit different than anticipated. … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #66

Posted on May 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.83104 Longitude:86.00951 GPS location Date/Time:05/05/2014 08:43:24 NDT Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/GhkRX/27.83104N/86.00951E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 65: Bigu Gompa (2516m)

Posted on May 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Bigu Gompa (2516m) Bigu Gompa is the exit point for our Rolwaling GHT stage. Bigu is a Sherpa village, and Bigu Gompa is a nunnery dedicated to Avalokiteshwara, the all seeing, all knowing remover of obstacles. Quote for the Day … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #65

Posted on May 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from Day 65 of the great big walk. We are located at 1659m above sea level at a place called Petti at the foot of a huge climb up to bigugampa which is where … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #65

Posted on May 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.83282 Longitude:86.10162 GPS location Date/Time:05/04/2014 06:46:40 NDT Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/GgkUO/27.83282N/86.10162E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 64: To Bigu Gompa (2516m)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Trek down valley to Bigu Gompa (2516m)          Bigu Gompa is the exit point for our Great Big Walk. Bigu is a Sherpa village, and Bigu Gompa is a nunnery dedicated to Avalokiteshwara, the all seeing, all knowing remover of obstacles. … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #64

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 64. Can you believe it is day 64? May 3rd from a community called Laduk at 2025 m of elevation. We had a great walk today. Mostly sort of contouring. Some up … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #64

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.77076 Longitude:86.16650 GPS location Date/Time:05/03/2014 05:48:22 NDT Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Gfh4J/27.77076N/86.16650E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #63

Posted on May 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 63 of the great big walk. We are at an elevation of 1895m in a location called Karing, or at least thats what we think it is. We’ve had a day of … Continue reading →

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It’s Find Your Fit Friday on the Great Big Walk Day 63: To Simigaon (2036m)

Posted on May 2, 2014 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.  You are also invited to … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #63

Posted on May 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.82292 Longitude:86.21275 GPS location Date/Time:05/02/2014 07:07:39 NDT Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Geii6/27.82292N/86.21275E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 62: To Dokhang (2791m)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Dokhang (2791m) As we descend into warmer conditions and lush surrounds the walking becomes much easier now that we are fit and fully acclimatised. We will overnight in Dokhang in a spacious campsite by a small stream. Quote for … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #62

Posted on May 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 62 of the great big walk. May 1st. We are in a little village called simi or simigong depending which sign you look at at an elevation of 2000 m above sea … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 61: To Beding (3740m)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Beding (3740m/ 5hrs). We will trek through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest whilst traveling by the riverside. Quote for the Day There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country.  A fine landscape is like a … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #61

Posted on April 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 61. We are at 2823 m, this is the lowest we have been in a looooonnnnggggg long long long long time. We had to look back to see how long it has … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #61

Posted on April 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.90119 Longitude:86.27503 GPS location Date/Time:04/30/2014 07:47:12 NDT Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/GckOY/27.90119N/86.27503E If … Continue reading →

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