Everest 2021: Climbers in Kathmandu and on the Trek
On the last day of March 2021 climbers are streaming into Kathmandu. Some have already flown to Lukla and have started their trek to Everest Base Camp. Still, others are climbing lesser peaks like Lobuche East or Island Peak for acclimatization hoping to reduce their trips through the Khumbu Icefall by at least one rotation. #everest2021
Everest 2021: Leaving Nothing Unsaid
Leaving home to climb Mt. Everest is no simple task. It’s not a business trip; it’s not a vacation; it’s something entirely different. While it may be your dream, for those left behind, it can be something altogether different. As we approach the end of March, scores of climbers are going through this process for Everest 2021 and this is the time for “nothing left unsaid”
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Dave Roskelley – The Volcanic Seven Summits and the High Point on the Moon in a Tesla
Talking about the Volcanic Seven Summits and the High Point on the Moon in a Tesla with Dave Roskelley is the only American to have climbed the Seven Summits (Messner list) AND the Volcanic Seven Summits. We talk about the why, when, where, and how plus his next big project – to take a Tesla to the high point on the Moon!!!
Everest 2021: Weekend Update March 28 – And We’re Off!
The Everest 2021 season is about to get started in earnest. Climber after climber and team after team are leaving home and in many cases, scores of Sherpas are on their way to Everest Base Camp to being the arduous process of establishing a home for over 700 people this spring season.
As I’ve noted, the vast majority of the climbing will be on the Nepal side as China has closed Tibet to all foreigners and only a couple of Chinese national teams are anticipated to climb from that side in 2021. We’ll see if they open up for autumn climbs.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Ryan Waters – Everest and Polar Bears
Who else can you discuss summiting Mt. Everest and dodging polar bears with other than Ryan Waters, of Mountain Professionals? I grabbed Ryan just before he left for Everest 2021. We talked about Everest, of course, and COVID, quarantine, and the confusion around photographs taking and sharing. But we also went into his polar trips to the North and South Poles and his encounters with Polar Bears!!! Scary stuff!!
Everest 2021: The Other 8000ers This Spring
Spring in the Himalayas doesn’t just mean Everest, there are 13 others in the mix and each Spring a few also see significant traffic. Let’s take a look.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Sherpani Climbing Record Holder, Maya Sherpa
It’s rare to catch Maya Sherpa for an interview but I did as she was leaving for a double 8000-meter climb of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. She holds the record for most 8000ers for a Nepali female at 6 with Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, and K2. We talked about how a girl from rural Nepal broke into the male-dominated world of mountaineering, not only as a climber but also as a guide. She talked about her now 11-year-old daughter and how she wants to use their climbing to inspire others, especially this next generation of young ladies. An informative and inspirational interview with something for everyone. Enjoy!
Everest 2021: If I Were Climbing Everest in 2021
If I were climbing Everest in 2021, I hope that there was nothing left to be done except spend quality time with my friends and family and hope the virus doesn’t take more lives than the mountain does. But for the moment, let’s pretend the virus is not a factor.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Lukas Furtenbach of Furtenbach Adventures
In this Everest 2021 interview with Lukas Furtenbach, operating on the Nepal side, we cover his advanced use of technology, how he will manage his team given COVID and more.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Mark Pattison & Jim Mora
Mark Pattison aims to be the first ex-NFL player to summit both Everest and Lhotse in 24-hours. I interview Mark and longtime NFL coach, and Mark’s training partner for Everest 2021. We cover how training for Everest compared to the NFL, team dynamics, mental toughness, and more.