Tag Archives: GHT

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 →

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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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 →

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 →

To Kabug (4820m) The stages to Beding are pleasant,and we will trek through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest whilst travelling by the riverside. Quote for the Day An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.  ~Henry David Thoreau … Continue reading →

Cross Tashi Labsta (5760m) to Trakarding Glacier (4735m) The weather, snow and glacier conditions will play a large part in how difficult the route will be. We climb up steadily through several rock and ice gullies to reach the pass … Continue reading →

Rest Day Cave camp is set high and puts us in a good position to asses conditions for our Tashi Labsta crossing. Quote for the Day I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to … Continue reading →

To Cave Camp (5665m) We will be monitoring the weather conditions at this stage to be prepared for our pass crossing. Cave camp is set high and puts us in a good position to assess conditions for our Tashi Labsta … Continue reading →

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To Thame (3820m/3hrs). We turn south and down valley towards Lukla for our return to Kathmandu. There are Sherpa villages to be explored as we descend the gorge. We will spend the night at the pretty village of Thame with … Continue reading →

Cross Renjo La to Taranga (4368m) The crossing of the Renjo La Pass will be exciting and relatively straight forward. The landscape is progressively that of the Tibetan Valleys beyond the border. There is a chance we will meet Tibetan … Continue reading →

To Renjo La high camp We trek around Gokyo Lake to set up our wilderness camp below the Renjo La pass ready for our crossing tomorrow. Quote for the Day My father considered a walk among the mountains as the … Continue reading →

At Gokyo, ascend Gokyo Ri (5483m) The steady and unrelenting ascent of Gokyo Ri will take around two hours. We will be elated when we reach the summit with its spectacular view. Probably the most comprehensive view of 8,000 metre … Continue reading →

Cross Cho La to Gokyo (4759m) The views today are magnificent as we leave the Everest watershed and enter that of Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world. The crossing involves a steep scramble up rock boulders and … Continue reading →

We proceed to Dzongla, another spectacularly situated camp, on our way to our next pass, the Cho La. Quote for the Day Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.  ~Henry David Thoreau … Continue reading →

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Cross Amphu Labsta (5845m) to Chukung (4730m) An alpine start for our pass crossing. The approach to the pass from the Honku is deceptive. Facing east and southward there is much more sun and little snow, just a collection of … Continue reading →

A Rest and Acclimatization Day A new vista of peaks span out before us including Ama Dablam to the distant west, and many unnamed peaks. Amphu Labsta Base Camp is set close to the rocks that lead up to the … Continue reading →

Amphu Labsta Base (5400m) The Amphu Labsta pass is situated immediately at the head of the valley to our right and is basically the low point on the ridge between the Honku and the Imja valleys. For this day or … Continue reading →