Category Archives: Mera & Island

Celebrating with the Grade Four’s at Bishop Abraham School

One of the highlights of last week was visiting the Grade Four classes at Bishop Abraham School here in St. John’s. It was my second visit of the school year and great fun. They followed along daily on my latest … Continue reading

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Homeward Bound

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Peaks and Passes Extends Many Thanks to HKR 4210 Students

I hope you have enjoyed following along on this expedition and that you tried out some of the suggested activities along the way.  The activities were developed by students in HKR 4210: Teaching Leadership through Physical Activity class that I … Continue reading

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From Tea House to Raj Palace

We made quite the transition this morning transferring via twin otter from the small mountain village of Lukla to the chaotic metropolis of Kathmandu. We also moved from simple tea house to former Raj Palace-the Shankar Hotel. After 24 days … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 25: May 9

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 25: We hope to take an early morning flight to Kathmandu Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? The jet stream buffets the top of Everest with hurricane force winds for much of the … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 24: May 8

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 24: Our final days trekking following the Dudh Khosi mostly downhill but with a last climb up to Lukla. We say goodbye to our support crew in traditional style. We stay in a tea house. … Continue reading

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Life in the Lukla Bardo

As you can see from this picture, we’re still in Lukla. Heading off to visit the Gompa and hoping for clear skies tomorrow morning.

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Peaks and Passes Day 23: May 7

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 23: Trekking via Thyangboche where we stop for a visit to the Monastery, and via the settlements of Phunki Tenga and Kangjuma, we reach Namche Bazaar. Camp (3440m). Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU … Continue reading

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11,707 Metres Gained and Now Back in Lukla

We made our last big climb into Lukla this afternoon and enjoyed a treat at the German Bakery that is attached to our guest house. We had “pig’s ears” as Oma called them or butterfly Wing cookies as they are … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 22: May 6

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 22: Descending the Imja Khola Valley via Dingboche we reach the main Khumbu Valley and pass through the village of Pangboche to our halt at Deboche. Camp (3710m). Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU … Continue reading

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Bird Songs

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Peaks and Passes Day 21: May 5

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 21: An early start for the ascent of Island Peak at 6187m./20,299ft. After taking in the spectacular 360 panorama from the summit we descend to our base camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU … Continue reading

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Pangum

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

TA Latitude:27.58717 Longitude:86.74562 GPS location Date/Time:05/05/2013 05:25:41 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Bxq5Y/27.58717N/86.74562E If … Continue reading

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Rooming with the Cows & Bulls

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Peaks and Passes Day 20: May 4

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 20: A contingency day in case of delays to our schedule do far. May be used as a rest day or to split the ascent of Island Peak over two days with a high camp. … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 19: May 3

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 19: Scree slopes and an icefall are tackled to gain the Amphu Labtsa (5700m). We now descend fixed ropes to the Imja Glacier and trek to our base camp for Island Peak. Fun Fact of … Continue reading

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Ek, Dui, Tin, Chaar, Panch

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

TA Latitude:27.62598 Longitude:86.79686 GPS location Date/Time:05/03/2013 07:23:24 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BwIby/27.62598N/86.79686E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 18: May 2

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 18: A rest day. The guides and Sherpas ascend the Amphu Labtsa to establish fixed lines and prepare the pass for tomorrow’s crossing. Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Most climbers attempt … Continue reading

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Heading Down

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

TA Latitude:27.66334 Longitude:86.81358 GPS location Date/Time:05/02/2013 04:21:22 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BvTkt/27.66334N/86.81358E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 17: May 1

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 17: Passing beneath the giant west face of Chamlang we follow the Hongu Khola and finally the Hongu Glacier to the holy site of Panch Pokhri (five lakes). Camp (5400 meters). Fun Fact of the … Continue reading

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Out of the Oatmeal

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

TA Latitude:27.73304 Longitude:86.83480 GPS location Date/Time:05/01/2013 06:46:53 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BulJA/27.73304N/86.83480E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 16: April 30

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 16: After descending to the Hongu River we trek up valley to a camp beside a large frozen lake. (5000m). Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? In Nepal, people do not greet … Continue reading

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Foot Fangs

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

TA Latitude:27.74460 Longitude:86.87827 GPS location Date/Time:04/30/2013 03:44:42 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BtwjR/27.74460N/86.87827E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 15: April 29

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 15: We make the technically easy ascent of Mera Peak (6476m). The summit view includes 5 of the World’s 6 highest mountains. Descend to the Hongu Valley. Camp (5200m). Fun Fact of the Day DID … Continue reading

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5959…A Safe Descent

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TA Latitude:27.73319 Longitude:86.89568 GPS location Date/Time:04/29/2013 04:04:06 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BtCyl/27.73319N/86.89568E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 14: April 28

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 14: We continue our ascent of the North flank of Mera Peak to a spectacular eyrie nestled below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Camp (5800m). Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? The … Continue reading

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Drink & Breathe, Drink & Breathe… (5800m)

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TA Latitude:27.71796 Longitude:86.88645 GPS location Date/Time:04/28/2013 04:19:09 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/BsVBW/27.71796N/86.88645E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 13: April 27

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 13: A rest and acclimatization day prior to the ascent of Mera Peak. Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? The Sherpa people are a group of people native to eastern Nepal that … Continue reading

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Mera La (5300m)

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TA Latitude:27.73318 Longitude:86.89561 GPS location Date/Time:04/27/2013 05:40:09 NDT Message:Peaks and Passes: This is TA and her team’s location on their Mera Peak to Island Peak Expedition in Nepal… Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Brhhk/27.73318N/86.89561E If … Continue reading

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Peaks and Passes Day 12: April 26

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 12: Leaving our base camp we trek up onto the glacier and traverse to the Mera La. We make camp 100 metres below the pass on the Hongu side. Camp (5300m). Fun Fact of the … Continue reading

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The Challenges We Face

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One Step Closer

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