EVEREST NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS of our EVEREST EXPEDITION to the Summit. Also Lhotse Summit, Everest Training Climb
EVEREST NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS of our EVEREST EXPEDITION to the Summit. Also Lhotse Summit, Everest Training Climb
Video by David O'Brien
23 April - Hi this is David , yesterday we had a windy acclimatisation walk up to the high base camp of Pumori, one of the mountains overlooking base camp. Today was the big Puja ceremony. The weather was kind to us and the Buddhist chants from the Lama drifted off in the stiff breeze. The religious part of the ceremony intertwined itself with some alcohol into the Sherpa disco , quite an occasion at 5300m with huge peaks all around.
21 April - Hi this is David. Beautiful day in base camp today. Tenji set up some ropes on the ice pinnacles below us to practice ascending and descending fixed lines. A relaxed afternoon and we’re now looking forward to more culinary delights that’ll undoubtedly come out of the kitchen.
Photo: Marcel
Photo: Marcel
Scott with the fancy glasses. Fixed line practice. Photo: Marcel
21 April - 9 Sherpas left for Camp 1 to deliver all the expedition goods, while most of the members participated in ice training at Everest Base Camp. I'll update with more photos and videos soon. Stay tuned!
Photo: Marcel
17 April - Hi this is David we’ve now reached Loboche our last overnight stop before base camp. The weather has continued to treat us well with precipitation only late afternoon and night when we’ve finished walking. There were stunning views to savour today. Everyone is well and looking forward to getting to base camp tomorrow.
Fine view back towards Pheriche. Photo: David W.
15 April - Pangboche was bathed in sunshine when we got up this morning. It was a short walk up to the monastery for a puja (blessing) ceremony ( no filming allowed ) . Then on for a few hours to the Vally View guest house in Dinboche at 4400m altitude. So far we’ve managed to dodge any rain while walking.
A short hike around the Dingboche Hills. Photo: Marcel and Brett
A short hike around the Dingboche Hills. Photo: Marcel and Brett
Caption: Café 4410 at Dingboche. Photo Marcel
Outside the Pangboche monastery with the distinctive profile of Ana Dablam in the back ground. Photo: David
14 April - There was much rain yesterday afternoon and through the night , although it sounds heavier on the corrugated roofs inside than the reality outside . Thankfully it has all cleared for a beautiful morning and views of fresh snow cover on the surrounding mountains . Hopefully it’ll stay that way for the walk up to Pangboche. David
The team ready for the off with a beautiful backdrop of fresh snow. Photo: David W.
Video caption: Prayer Wheel at Tangboche. Video: Brett
Everest Trek after Namche. Photo: Tenji.
13 April - Hi this was a David , we’re on the last of our days in Namche Bazaar. It’s a great place to acclimatise, relax a bit and spend money in the well stocked outdoor shops. Who doesn’t like an outdoor shop? In fact there are endless ways to remove your hard earned cash here with fancy bakeries, alpine style restaurants and an Irish bar. I think Owen and his dad have been seen in there a few times.
Yoga on the lawn led by the irrepressible. Photo: Evan
11 April - Hi this is David sitting with the team in the Hilltop Lodge with great views over Namche Bazaar. We managed to dodge the rain on the walk up here and will have a rest day with a short acclimatisation tomorrow.
Tenji our head Sherpa in one of the many cable bridges
11 April - Had a wonderful relaxed evening in the Sonam lodge , it wasn’t busy so we could spread out and enjoy some big food and chat . It’s a peaceful place with the sound of the river below to drift off to sleep to. Lovely send off this morning with a ceremonial scarf presentation from the owners.
Photo: David W.
Photo: Brett F.
Photo: Brett F.
Photo: Brett F.
Photo: Evan K.
Photo: Evan K.
April 10 - This morning, we embarked on a scenic flight up to Lukla airport. Despite its notably short runway, our landing was smooth. From there, it was a relatively brief walk along the Dudh Koshi river course to reach the tea house in the next village, Phakding.
River Dhud khosi. Member walking down to Phakdhing village.
Photo: David W.
Members at Lukla. Lukla Airport
Members are in Ramechhap Airport
Team at Freedam lodge at Ramechhap
9 April - All members of the Everest, Lhotse, and Everest Training teams arrived and prepared to depart for Ramechhap. Finally, both members and the Sherpa team reached Ramechhap. We are currently having dinner. Tomorrow, we plan to fly to Lukla. Fingers crossed!
Everest Nepal
- David O'Brien (LEADER)
- Evan K.
- David W.
- Brett F.
- Micheal B.
- Eoin B.
- Jim L.
- Gyorgy P.
- Henry H.
- Marcel V.
Lhotse / Everest Training Team Roster -
- Paul M.
- Roxane L.
- Scott C.
- Colleen B.
Sherpas And Staff -
- Tenji Sherpa
- Ang Dorji Sherpa
- Ang Furba Sherpa
- Gyalje Sherpa
- Karma Gyalje Sherpa
- Pasang Nuri Sherpa
- Wongchhok Sherpa
- Pemba Sherpa
- Gelbu Sherpa
- Pema Sherpa
- Jamnge Sherpa
- Sange Sherpa
- Jay Bahadur Nagarkoti
- Nima Dorje Lama