Manaslu 2013 – Memories of Kathmandu
The rush of memories was overwhelming. Each mile, each segment across the Pacific brought me closer to Nepal, and further from home. Connections between two worlds. Strong memories of each. At hour 18, I walked the empty spaces of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport passing the time between flights. Stoping dead in my tracks I stared at […]
Manaslu 2013: Thoughts as I Board the Plane
Leaving home for an 8000 meter climb is always a time of mixed emotions. On one hand, s I am excited to return to the high mountains and expedition life but on the other, ed I am leaving home for a long time. Climbing Manaslu will be a series of firsts for me. I have […]
Manaslu 2013: An 8000m Expedition
Well it is time to climb again! A big climb that is: Manaslu 26, 759’/8156m. If you have been following me in 2013, I have been busy training. Back in January, I had knee surgery so was uncertain if I could get ready for Manaslu but after 25+ summits on Colorado 14,000 foot mountains, many […]