Camp 1 Audio

Camp 1 Audio

Apr 25, 2012 | Mountaineering | 4 comments

Check back later for a written transcription of this audio report. Follow Bill’s progress in 3D. View the tracking map to see the journey so far and instructions on how to see Bill’s track.
Welcome to My New Home

Welcome to My New Home

Apr 24, 2012 | Mountaineering | 23 comments

Namaste Family & Friends: Below is a photo of me resting in my new home at EBC. Clockwise, here is the tour: 1 pm-wallet 2 pm-movie theatre (DVD player with 28 movies) 3 pm-closet with my hats, gloves, scarfs & neck gaiters for warmth in the winter months 4...
The Puja

The Puja

Apr 23, 2012 | Mountaineering | 12 comments

Namaste Family & Friends: Yesterday, we had our Puja at Base Camp.  Some Puja photos are attached to this message. The Puja is a Buddhist prayer ceremony considered very sacred by the Sherpas. In fact, the climbing Sherpas will not sleep on the mountain until the...
First Death on Everest

First Death on Everest

Apr 19, 2012 | Mountaineering | 17 comments

Yesterday,was a very sad day at EBC.  In the early afternoon, a Sherpa died in Base Camp before the climbing even began.  We don’t have details on the cause of death, but we know that he had been sick for several days.  Please include his family in your thoughts and...
Pheriche

Pheriche

Apr 12, 2012 | Mountaineering | 19 comments

Namaste: Yesterday, we arrived at Pheriche. The trek from Tengboche to Pheriche was really fun.  Everyone is in good health and spirits. I can’t believe I’m back in the Himalayas. I feel so blessed to be enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Himalaya...