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 trails between Lukla and Gorak Shep are filled with thousands who keep one eye on the trail and the other on the skyline. For many, this is a trip of a lifetime, for […]
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 ones who get plenty of publicity but the regular people, prescription who often have full time jobs, full time families and climb for the love of the climb. This is the last interview […]
Everest 2013: The Kathmandu Shuffle
The activity is really picking up in Kathmandu. The flight from Bangkok, ed Thai Airways TG319, doctor lands around 12:30 bringing a plane full of aspiring climbers and trekkers each day. Others arrive from Hong Kong, Delhi, Karachi or Bahrain. Regardless of the route, the arrival experience is the same. You go down the stairs, […]
Everest 2013: Interview with Gosia Borchardt – Pushing Her Limits
This interview with Gosia Borchardt is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. Not the famous, sponsored ones who get plenty of publicity but the regular people, here who often have full time jobs, full time families and climb for the love of the climb. This is one of the […]
Everest 2013: Weekend Update March 24
The Everest 2013 season has begun! Teams are streaming into Kathmandu this weekend preparing for a journey of a lifetime. For the first time climbers, s the sights, smells and sounds of Kathmandu take them to another place in time. For the returning climbers, memories are activated of previous adventures. And for everyone, there and […]
Everest 2013: Nepal Base Camp Established
Getting a jump on the Everest season, International Mountain Guides (IMG) has starting building their base camp on the Khumbu Glacier. The first climbers will not arrive until the first or second week of April as they will trek in from Lukla to acclimatize. Eric Simonson reported: IMG expedition sirdar Ang Pasang called from Everest […]
Everest 2013: Interview with Robert Kay – Nepal Connections
This interview with Robert Kay is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. Not the famous, sponsored ones who get plenty of publicity but the regular people, who often have full time jobs, full time families and climb for the love of the climb. I welcome suggestions for anyone climbing in 2013 […]
Everest 2013: Interview with Ronnie Muhl – Climbing From South Africa
This interview with Ronnie Muhl is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. I try to reach a wide variety of climbers around the world. I welcome suggestions for anyone climbing in 2013 I should interview. Now here’s Ronnie: Most people in South Africa do not dream of climbing Everest one day. […]
Everest 2013: Can I be Rescued on Everest?
A common question for Everest climbers is if they can be rescued. Yes helicopters are available but with huge risks. I look at the options as we prepare for Everest 2013. In this world of instant communication, even from the summit of Everest, search some people believe rescues are easy and available on the high […]
Everest 2013: Interview with Bob Kerr – A Dream from Age 12
This interview with Bob Kerr is one of an ongoing series I do each season with Everest climbers. Not the famous, sponsored ones who get plenty of publicity but the regular people, who often have full time jobs, full time families and climb for the love of the climb. I welcome suggestions for anyone climbing in 2013 […]