Mar 28, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Just 3-days to liftoff, and time for my last update before I depart for Nepal. First a few developments, some not so happy. The Chinese are still not issuing permits for the North (Tibet) side of the mountain, which makes a traverse impossible. So, my good friend,...
Feb 23, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: As my trip date rapidly approaches, I thought I should fill you in on some details and important developments. I will be leaving Los Angeles on March 29 and will arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal on March 31. I will fly to Lukla on April 6 and...
Jan 12, 2009 | Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: During the darkest days of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth. He spoke these eloquent and immortal words: And I said to the man who stood at the...
Jul 31, 2008 | Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: I hope you are all having a great summer. We are. I posted a few photos on my website from our 2008 Everest trip. After returning from Nepal in mid-April, I rested a month. Ollie and I are now back to full time training for 2009. Early next...
Apr 28, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California April 28, 2008 Family and Friends: I have been home now for almost one week, and I am feeling really well. Our trip started as a trek to Everest Base Camp for my daughters–Lori and Amy–and a climb of Mt. Everest for me. This was to...
Apr 19, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu April 20, 2008 Today, we begin our journey home. The last few days have been eventful and fun. On Friday night, April 18, Ang Shering and Mohan from Asian Trekking hosted Lori, Amy, Puchhanga and I to a wonderful dinner at Kilroy’s restaurant in...
Apr 17, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu 10 days later… We are comfortably back in the Yak & Yeti, but this is our account on the mountain… We boarded our propeller plane with our luggage tags that read “I Was Never Meant To Fly Coach!” that were given to us by a close...
Apr 17, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu April 18, 2008 Yesterday was a rest day, which was so nice. The day before yesterday we spent most of our time with the children of the orphanage. Lori & Amy will report on that separately. Our flights have been arranged, and we return to home-sweet-home...
Apr 14, 2008 | Mountaineering |
April 14, 2008 Kathmandu My daughters are back with me at the Yak & Yeti, and are in fine fettle. Puchhanga and Mingma are fine too. A huge weight of concern has been lifted from my shoulders, and I thank God for their safe return. Lori and Amy had me doubled over...
Apr 13, 2008 | Mountaineering |
April 13, 2008 Kathmandu Happy New Year. Yes, I am in Kathmandu, and it is the first day of the New Year in Nepal. As you must know by now, I contracted pulmonary edema in Pheriche and had to be airlifted off the mountain by helicopter to Kathmandu. This all started...
