May 9, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Yak & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu Namaste Family & Friends: This morning, Allan and I flew from Lukla to Kathmandu. The airport at Lukla is rated the most dangerous in the world. Tthe runway is short and is uphill on the way in and downhill over a cliff on the way...
May 8, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Paradise Inn, Lukla Namaste Family & Friends  Yesterday, Allan and I trekked down to Lobuche and spent the night in a tea house. This morning, a helicopter arrived at Lobuche and dropped off Apa Sherpa. Apa is a good friend and is famous for having submitted Mt....
May 7, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Namaste Family & Friends: Big news yesterday. Russell Brice, of Himalayan Experience, decided to cancel his Everest expedition. I understand he based his decision on the dangerous condition of the mountain, particularly the Khumbu Icefall and the Lhotse Face and...
May 4, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Namaste Family & Friends: First, I begin with good news. The Nepalese man who was blown into the crevasse by the Nuptse avalanche survived the event and is recovering in Kathmandu. The information I was given about his death was incorrect. I apologize for my prior...
May 3, 2012 | Mountaineering |
The Team Bud Allen-my good friend from Columbus Georgia. Bud is going down today to Pheriche for a rest. I plan to stay here with Allan. Allan Smith-my good friend and filmmaker. He is not climbing on the South side. Allan is doing a lot of filming and is managing the...
May 1, 2012 | Mountaineering |
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.
Apr 28, 2012 | Mountaineering |
We have arrived! Camp 2 on Everest Our location at C2 Bud & Bill in front of our tent in the high rent district Bill with the Lhotse Face in the background
Apr 26, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Today Bud & I moved to Camp 1 Bill in the Khumbu Icefall Bud in the Icefall Bill arriving at Camp 1 Bill & Bud in the tent at C1
Apr 25, 2012 | Mountaineering |
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.
Apr 24, 2012 | Mountaineering |
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...
