• Kilimanjaro, 19,340 ft / 5,895 m
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3
Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3

Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Days 1-3

I know it has been a few days since I have posted but wi-fi is spotty and we have been quite busy. First, I wanted to mention some quick notes: 1) In the right-hand sidebar on the main page, I have included the link to the GPS device Brian is carrying with him so you can look at our progress on a map. 2) I have updated the link to the Alpine Ascents cybercast on the main page sidebar. 3) I have more photos uploaded to the Gallery page. Now for the update on what we have been doing…
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Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu
Touring in Kathmandu

Touring in Kathmandu

We arrived in Kathmandu yesterday (Wednesday) in the early afternoon. Then we did what most visitors do at foreign airports and wasted time trying to figure out which was the correct immigration line. Luckily it didn’t take us too long and before we knew it we were through immigration.
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Preparing for Departure

Preparing for Departure

Brian and I are packed and ready for our departure. It will take us more than a day to travel to Kathmandu where our adventure begins.

The Home Stretch

The Home Stretch

We finished a great training weekend with just a few more workouts left to go.
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Packing and Training
Packing and Training
Packing and Training
Packing and Training
Packing and Training
Packing and Training

Packing and Training

Packing for a two month expedition is no easy task.  The gear list provided by our guide company covers all required critical items for a successful climb, but there are a bunch of little things you still have to consider.
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