May 11, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Yaki & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu Namaste Everyone: Early tomorrow morning, I depart by land rover for Tibet. I have my own car and driver, which will make this an enjoyable trip. I am so ready to begin climbing again. The 3-day rest in Kathmandu was great for my...
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...
