Audio Report from Camp 1

Audio Report from Camp 1

November 8, 2015 Camp 1-East Buttress of Burke-Khang Following is the transcription of the audio report from Camp 1.  You can listen to the audio report below. “Namaste everyone it’s Bill Burke at Camp 1….the east buttress of Burke-Khang. We came up...
Getting Ready for the Big Move

Getting Ready for the Big Move

November 6, 2015 Advance Base Camp Namaste Family & Friends: Yesterday, we moved up to Advance Base Camp near Burke-Khang. The move across the Ngozumpa Glacier and up the Guanara Glacier was long and difficult. The entire trip took about 9 hours. We were all tired...
Another Day in Paradise

Another Day in Paradise

Burke-Khang Base Camp November 3, 2015 Namaste Family & Friends: Today is Garrett Madison’s 37th birthday. Happy Birthday Garrett! As a member of this tight climbing and trekking group, Garrett is more of a brother than a guide. We love you Garrett....
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

November 2, 2015 Burke-Khang Base Camp Namaste Family & Friends: On October 30, we all arrived at Burke-Khang Base Camp in fine form. We celebrated Halloween in even finer form, as you can see from the photos. In the afternoon, we had our Puja, which is a prayer...
Day of Sorrow, Day of Joy

Day of Sorrow, Day of Joy

October 28, 2015 Gokyo Dear Family & Friends: This morning, Kathy Myers’ Mom passed away. Libby Amos was 100-years old and lived in an assisted living facility in LaPorte, Indiana. She recently fell and broke several ribs. She passed away in the hospital...