Costa Mesa, Ca.
September 18, 2017
Dear Family & Friends:
I leave for Nepal tonight. Here is the Burke-Khang Itinerary.
For photos and maps of the trekking and climbing route, visit Burke-Khang 2017/Photos and Video: https://eightsummits.wpengine.com/burke-khang-photos-and-video-2017/
Bill
Burke-Khang Expedition (Fall 2017)
Climbers
Noel Hanna (Ireland)
Micah J. Kershner (USA)
William M. Burke (USA)
Trekker
Richard W. Adler (USA)
Filmmakers
Jeff C. Oppenheim (USA)
Alex F. Buisse (France)
Sherpas
Naga Dorjee Sherpa (Sirdar)
Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa
Samden Bhote
Tshering Tashi Sherpa
September 20 (or earlier)-all Climbers & Trekkers arrive in KTM
September 21-Offical procedures
September 22-KTM to Lukla & trek to Phakding
September 23-Phakding to Namche Bazar
September 24-Heli BK reconnaissance from Namche (Noel, Naga, Jeff & Alex) (Noel & Naga will remain in BK Base Camp & Jeff & Alex will return to Namche)
September 25-Namche to Dole
September 26-Dole to Machermo
September 27-Machermo to Gokyo
September 28-Rest day in Gokyo (option to climb Gokyo Ri mountain)
Climber Itinerary*
September 29-fly from Gokyo to BC
September 30-rest & prep day in BC
October 1-Climb to C1
October 2-rest day
October 3-climb to C2
October 4-rest day
October 5-summit & return to C1
October 6-return to BC
October 7-clean up BC
October 8-fly or trek to Lukla
October 9-fly from Lukla to KTM
October 10 or later-fly home
* add 6 reserve days for weather
Trekker & Filmmaker Itinerary (Jeff & Richard)
September 29-fly from Gokyo to Base Camp
October 2-fly from BC to Lukla
October 3-fly from Lukla to KTM
October 3-fly home
Filmmaker Itinerary (Alex)*
September 29-fly from Gokyo to Base Camp
October 8-fly from BC to Lukla
October 9-fly from Lukla to KTM
October 10 or later-fly home
* add 6 reserve days for weather
The Sherpa schedule will be set up so the lines are fixed to the summit by September 30
Hi Bill,
Perhaps half the feat is planning and seems you’ve executed that very well!
Good wishes on the other half and bon voyage.
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Bill– Good Luck and Safe Travels!
Good luck. This will be the time.
Bill,
It is plain to see you do not give up easily. Best of luck on this latest adventure and safe travels.
Dawes
Bill
Sorry I’m not there for your departure on the 18th. But I am available for your submitted BK party when you return in late Oct. Weather permitting this should be your year to get it done. Be careful, we only have one of you.
Bill,
Please double check your departure time! 🙂
Ha. Military time. 23:50. But, I need to find out if that is am or pm.
Best wishes and good luck. I’m feeling like this is the one!!! I’m looking forward to a picture of you on the summit and those great reports. I’ll be with you in spirit, John
Godspeed! Be safe!
You missed October 11 – El Ranchito – (Costa Mesa) baby!!!
Can’t wait to see photos from the summit!!!
Good luck and be safe!
Best of luck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Safe travels Bill! Looking forward to your summit picture and a great story at Sparks!
I’m beyond happy for you that you are getting to experience your mountain in all its glory. Safe trip Bill and may god bless you. Looking forward to hearing about your journey and sharing your pictures with us. I’m excited for you and for all of us who follow you.
God speed, Bill. So excited to see what this adventure will bring. Thank you for taking us all along with you.