On April 17, John Rigney and Edmond Stevens depart on their most lofty adventure to date: to travel to Nepal and Tibet and to climb the North Col of Sagarmatha/Chomolungma...or as better known in the western world, Mount Everest. Watch for our regular post, pics, videos, and commentary as we attempt to follow the route of the early Everest pioneers up the Rongbuk glacier to the North Shoulder of the world's highest peak.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
LHASA! After two days of crossing Tibet from Everest Base Camp, we have finally reached the sacred city. With any luck the winds will be calm tomorrow and we will be on our way back to Kathmandu. (Combination of high altitude, swirling winds, and surrounding mountains sometimes make flight operations from airport here tricky. A prayer please for calm weather.). If our noon flight gets out, then one day in Kathmandu and we are HOMEWARD BOUND! To loved ones, friends, and familiar surroundings. Trip summary so far: unbelievable sights and heights, but amazingly demanding
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