Tag Archives: 2013

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 11: A day for further acclimatization. We follow the ridge above camp to around 5500 metres and return to Khare. Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Nepal is home to one of … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 10: We ascend an ablation valley beside the Dig Glacier to Kare, the basecamp area for Mera Peak. Camp (5000m). Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Mera and Island Peaks are technically classified … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 9: A second acclimatization day at Tagnag. Today is set aside for skills training particularly the techniques required for fixed lines and crevasse rescue. Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? There are … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 8: A day for acclimatization. We trek up above camp to around 5,000 metres for views across to the Mera La and return to Tagnag. Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? The … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 7: Following the west side of the Hinku River, we trek via the Yak herders’ summer settlement of Gondishung and its Buddhist shrine to Tagnag (4350m). Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 6: We follow a delightful descending trail across three ridges, before dropping steeply down to the Hinku River and a final uphill to Gotay (3600m). Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Archaeological … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 5: A long day mostly uphill to cross the Zatrwa La (4600m) and descend to Tuli Kharka a high pasture above the Hinku valley. Camp (4320m). Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Nepal … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 4: Acclimatization day. We make a trek up to around 4000 metres giving views over the Dudh Khosi Valley and across to the Atwra La pass. We return to Chutanga. Camp. Fun Fact of the … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 3: A short and easy day of trekking off the beaten track, up through thinning forest to the grazing area of Chutanga (3050m). Camp. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? Nepali, a branch … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 2: An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla (2840m). We spend the remainder of the day resting and acclimatizing. We stay in a tea house. Fun Fact of the Day … Continue reading →

Expedition Itinerary Plan for Day 1: We meet the rest of the expedition crew in Kathmandu, pack our expedition duffels, and explore Kathmandu. Fun Fact of the Day DID YOU KNOW? According to UNESCO, Nepal contains four World Heritage Sites: … Continue reading →