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Everest 2015: Namche Bazaar is sometimes Bizarre

I walked the dirt paths of Namche Bazaar shielded from the rain by three story rock buildings. I was careful not to […]

Today we were rewarded with spectacular views of Everest, doctor Lhotse and Ama Dablam from the Everest View Hotel just above Namche […]

As I walked up Namche Hill yesterday, healing I found myself alone. The tall pine trees waved in a steady breeze. The […]

Those who have followed me for years know I always say: Do the trek to Everest Base Camp, cheap it will change […]

Our last day in Kathmandu, we did the tourist thing by visiting two of the more popular spots: the Boudhanath Stupa and […]

Arriving in Kathmandu always brings a wave of emotions. This is my 10th visit here since 1997 and every time, illness I’m […]

As climbers and trekkers make their way towards Everest Base Camp (EBC), doctor they are being challenged in many ways. Unusually heavy […]

In a few hours I will be flying towards Kathmandu for my attempt to summit the world’s fourth highest mountain, Lhotse at […]

I closed my eyes for a moment as I made my way up another Colorado 14, 000 foot mountain. For that instance, […]

I’m noticing the seasonal increase in articles about Everest with the usual topics of trash, crowds, rich and famous, punters and more. […]