Everest 2013: Icefall Doctor Dies
It is sad to start the week with the report of the death of Mingmar Sherpa. One of the Icefall Doctors, he […]
Year: 2013
Everest 2013: Weekend Update April 7
It was a good week for all those heading towards Mt. Everest. The weather was fine and reports from Base Camp included […]
Everest 2013: Blessings from the Lama
One of the key moments for any Himalayan climber is the blessing they receive from a Lama before the climb. Many teams […]
Everest 2013: The Trek Goes On
Just a quick update today as teams are still on the trek to Everest Base Camp. Many of the updates are about […]
Everest 2013: The Secret to Climbing at 80
Some of the largest teams have now arrived in Kathmandu including Himalayan Experience, no aka Himex and Russell Brice. Himex has a […]
Everest 2013: The Long Way to Base Camp
The teahouses are overflowing in the Khumbu as teams continue the migration towards Everest Base Camp (EBC). The early teams are now […]
Everest 2013: Weekend Update March 31
The last week of March has been busy for the Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse climbers. Many left home, arrived in Kathmandu and […]
Everest 2013: Trekking the Khumbu
Like a herd of gazelles on the Serengeti, climbers and trekkers are moving methodically towards Everest Base Camp, and their dream. The […]
Everest 2013: Interview with Georgina Miranda – More than a Climb
This interview with Georgina Miranda is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. Not the famous, look sponsored […]
Everest 2013: Landing in Lukla
Climbers and trekkers are leaving Kathmandu for the serenity of the mountains. Many of the large commercial teams have arrived, received their […]