Category Archives: Great Big Walk

Great Big Walk Day 40: Makalu Base Camp (4870m)

Posted on April 9, 2014 by TA Loeffler

A Rest and Acclimatization Day Makalu Base Camp affords stunning views of its south face, with the south buttress of Makalu offering views of Baruntse (7220m), Everest and Lhotse. The Hillary and French base camps are far up the glacier, … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #40

Posted on April 9, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey everybody. Happy day 40 from the great big walk. We are located once again at Makalu base camp here at an elevation of 4800m. This was a rest and acclimatization day for us as well as technical skills practice day. … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #40

Posted on April 9, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.83559 Longitude:87.07549 GPS location Date/Time:04/09/2014 05:17:16 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/GIvB4/27.83559N/87.07549E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #39

Posted on April 8, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 39 from Makalu base camp at an elevation of 4800m above sea level and it is awesome being here and I thought we should rename Makalu base camp to the Makalu beach … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 39: To Makalu Base Camp (4870m)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Makalu Base Camp (4870m) Makalu Base Camp affords stunning views of its south face, with the south buttress of Makalu offering views of Baruntse (7220m), Everest and Lhotse. The Hillary and French base camps are far up the glacier, … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #39

Posted on April 8, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.83559 Longitude:87.07553 GPS location Date/Time:04/08/2014 04:34:21 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/GI2Zx/27.83559N/87.07553E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 38: Langmale Kharka (4400m)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TA Loeffler

A Rest and Acclimatization Day We take in the impressive mountain scenery found in this area. Great rock walls tower above as we make our way through the enormous U-shaped valley. Snowy peaks are the stunning backdrop to this valley … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #38

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 38 of the great big walk. We are still here in Yangmali kharka at an elevation of 4400 m. It was a rest and acclimatization day and for the 4 of us … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day # 38

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.79762 Longitude:87.12636 GPS location Date/Time:04/07/2014 01:34:36 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/GH5Ys/27.79762N/87.12636E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 37: To Langmale Kharka (4400m)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Langmale Kharka (4400m) It is a short trekking day to Langmale Kharka to aid acclimatisation,we take in the impressive mountain scenery found in this area.Great rock walls tower above as we make our way through the enormous U-shaped valley. Snowy … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #37

Posted on April 6, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 37 of the great big walk. We are located here at Langmali khara at an elevation of approximately 4400 m. We had a great walk today, in some ways truly Nepali flat as we … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #37

Posted on April 6, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.79766 Longitude:87.12656 GPS location Date/Time:04/06/2014 06:32:35 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/GGSLV/27.79766N/87.12656E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 36: To Yangla Kharka (3557m)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Yangla Kharka (3557m) Eventually we emerge into the valley bottom and continue along the easier main trail to Makalu base camp and Yangla Kharka. Great rock walls tower above as we make our way through the enormous U-shaped valley. Snowy … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #36

Posted on April 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 36 of the great big walk and we are at Yangla kharka at approximately 3625m. We had a great downhill day coming back from the high alpine white and blue land into and through … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #36

Posted on April 5, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.75960 Longitude:87.16611 GPS location Date/Time:04/05/2014 04:20:42 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/GFYJ9/27.75960N/87.16611E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #35

Posted on April 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey good afternoon. Good morning. Good day from day 35 of the great big walk. We are located here at approximately 4105 m above sea level in a place called grazing kharka. You’ll remember a kharka is a place where they bring … Continue reading →

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It’s Find Your Fit Friday on the Great Big Walk Day 35: To Grazing Kharka (3960m)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

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Great Big Walk Day 34: To Kalo Pokhari (4100m)

Posted on April 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Kalo Pokhari (4100m/6hrs) We continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari (lake) and head south and … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #34

Posted on April 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey, good afternoon or good morning, wherever you may be. This is TA calling in from day 34 of the great big walk. We are located at 4123 m above sea level near a lake called kalo, black lake. Kalo pokhari. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 33: To Adventure Pass Camp (3900m)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Adventure Pass Camp (3900m) We continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari (lake) and head south … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #33

Posted on April 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 33 of the great big walk/ great big climb. We are located in a place called adventure camp at an elevation of 4040m and it was definitely an adventure getting here. About 6 hours … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #33

Posted on April 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.76491 Longitude:87.25181 GPS location Date/Time:04/02/2014 06:10:18 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/GCzpw/27.76491N/87.25181E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 32: To Saldim Khola or Khola Kharka (3900m)

Posted on April 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Saldim Khola or Khola Kharka We continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari (lake) and head … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #32

Posted on April 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from Day 32 of the great big walk. We are located at an elevation of 2920m at a place we are calling forest camp. It was a pretty eventful day so I better get to … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 31: To Dhunge Kharka (2980m)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Dhunge Kharka (2980m/7hrs) We continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari (lake) and head south and … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #31

Posted on March 31, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 31, in a location called dunga kharka. So remembe dunga means rock and kharka means place where you pasture animals. So we’re in a rocky pasture. We actually can’t see too many of the … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #31

Posted on March 31, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.81113 Longitude:87.28918 GPS location Date/Time:03/31/2014 06:34:04 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/GBDXP/27.81113N/87.28918E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 30: To Molun Pokhari (3954m)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Molun Pokhari (3954m/5hrs) For five further days we continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #30

Posted on March 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from Day 30 of the great big walk. We are located about 100 m below the Molun Pokhari. Pokhari is the name for lake in Nepali and Molun is the name of this particular one. Many … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #30

Posted on March 30, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.81199 Longitude:87.33732 GPS location Date/Time:03/30/2014 03:49:34 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/GAMAg/27.81199N/87.33732E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #29

Posted on March 29, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from day 29 of the great big walk. We are located at 3100m above sea level at Bakim Kharka. I remind you that a kharka is place where animals are brought to pasture. There’s the remains … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 29: To Bakim Kharka (3020m)

Posted on March 29, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Bakim Kharka/ High Camp (3020m) A short but challenging day with some steep ridge climbs and a minor pass crossing (2710m).  Short is six to seven hours of walking. Quote for the Day Let’s take a walk. You can … Continue reading →

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It’s Find Your Fit Friday on the Great Big Walk Day 28: To Hongon (2323m)

Posted on March 28, 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 Audio Update Day #28

Posted on March 28, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from Day 28 on the great big walk. Its find your fit Friday. We are in a village called Hongon at an elevation of 2323 m above sea level. We had a fabulous walk today, we … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #28

Posted on March 28, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.76858 Longitude:87.36324 GPS location Date/Time:03/28/2014 07:34:57 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/G8i_A/27.76858N/87.36324E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #27

Posted on March 27, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey good afternoon, at least afternoon in Nepal calling in from Day 27 of the great big walk. We are here again in Chyamtang at an elevation of 2187 m and we have had a very excellent day resting, relaxing, , laundrocating … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 27: Rest Day in Chyamtang (2187m)

Posted on March 27, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Rest Day in Chyamtang (2187m) Quote for the Day The best way undoubtedly of seeing a country is on foot. It is the safest, and most suited to every variety of road; it will often enable you to take a … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #27

Posted on March 27, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.77184 Longitude:87.43469 GPS location Date/Time:03/27/2014 06:19:57 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/G7sDs/27.77184N/87.43469E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Audio Update Day #26

Posted on March 26, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Hey this is TA calling in from Day 26 of the great big walk from the village of Chantan at an elevation of 2187 m. It was another great day here on the great big walk and the big news is cumutivaley … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 26: To Chyamtang (2187m)

Posted on March 26, 2014 by TA Loeffler

To Chyamtang (2187m) We cross another minor pass and finally descend and cross the Arun Nadi to arrive in the friendly Lhomi village of Chyamtang where we will spend a welcome rest day. Quote for the Day It seems thus … Continue reading →

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