Greetings from Kathmandu.
We have been relaxing for the last 2 days in the ‘Yak and Yeti’ hotel in Kathmandu, which has been very nice. This morning the last members and guides of Stephen’s Expedition Team arrived here as well. Our bags… well… they…
Back in Kathmandu
Just a quick post to let everyone know that Caroline and I are safely back in Kathmandu. After arriving back at EBC and celebrating with the Sherpa staff our success, we got hit with a pretty strong snow storm. So…
Stephen expected back in EBC anytime now!
Hi All, It is about 10:30 here at EBC and I expect Stephen (and the whole team) to arrive before lunch. The weather today here is not so good: we are completely under cloud cover and it has been snowing…
Stephen summited at 8:20 this morning!!!!!
Yihaa!!!!!! Stephen summited Everest at 8:20 on May 23rd!!!!!!!! He was second of the AAI group to accomplish this amazing feat!!! More summit details on the AAI cybercasts. Everyone is going down to Camp 4 now. Tomorrow to Camp 2…
This is the morning of the big night!!!!
Hello Everyone! This is the morning of the big night/day! Stephen and team are currently at Camp 4; today is their rest day there (they arrived there yesterday). I’ve been listenening to the radio communications between EBC and Camp 4…
May 19th – Greetings from EBC!
Hi All! This is my second day at EBC and although there is not that much to do around here but sit around and take in the amazing scenery and read, it is fascinating to be a part of it…
Dates (tentative) set for the Summit Push
Caroline made it to EBC. She did a big push from Loboche and pulled in just in time for lunch with the rest of the team. The team is now getting ready for our Summit Push. We are all a bit excited…
Greetings from Pheriche
So yes, I did make it to Lukla as planned and am well on my way to EBC! Even better: Stephen’s expedition team is down from EBC to get stronger (and there are some weather delays) and I managed to…
Weather permitting I’m off to Lukla early on May 9th
So fingers crossed that the weather in Lukla is good enough for the flight to depart. If so, I will then immediately start my EBC Trek; first stop: Phakding. My guide and one porter are meeting me here in the…
Arrived in Kathmandu
I said goodbye to Pokhara and everyone at the Chhetri / 3Sisters Guesthouse this morning and flew to Kathmandu. I am comfortably checked-in to the ‘Yak and Yeti Hotel’. Will go for lunch now and then I’m off for some…
Rotation 2 Over – Back at EBC
Glad to be back at EBC after our rotation up to Camp 3. Myself and the entire team are doing really well. The plan for the next week is to drop down the valley to thicker air where we can get stronger…
Restdays in Pokhara
As promised a bit more on the last few days. As said I finished the Annapurna Circuit yesterday, May 3rd. Which means I did it in 15 days instead of the planned 18 days (and I wasn’t the only one;…
Finished my Annapurna Circuit on May 3rd
Hi Everyone, Just a quick one to let you know I have finished the Circuit yesterday, May 3rd, and am now resting in Pokhara for a few days. More news later today – have to go catch up with a…
Day 12: Had the best apple-pie on the Circuit today!
Today we hiked from Jomsom to Kalapani. Around 10:30 we stopped in a place called Tukuche and I had the best apple pie on the Circuit in a genuine Dutch Bakery! Simply delicious – with a cup of real coffee!!!!!…
Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom
Hello all! Since I found a ‘cybercafe’ in Jomsom may as well post again! Hiked from Muktinath to Jomsom today and visited Kagbeni on the way. All is still going great! Thank you all for the comments and emails, Stephen…