Sep 23, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Dear All, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to update you on Lhakpa Nuru’s body recovery and funeral. As you all know, Lhakpa’s body was found in the icefall on Thursday (10th Sept). On Friday (11th Sept) 4 Sherpas, under Naga’s...
Sep 14, 2009 | Mountaineering |
As you know from my expedition reports, the first death on Mt. Everestthis season was Lhakpa Nuru, our Sherpa, who died in an avalanche inthe Khumbu Icefall. Here is a message I just received from Dawa Steven, the Managing Director of Asian Trekking: Dear Friends, I...
Aug 31, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Jun 18, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California June 17, 2009 Dear Family & Friends: Here is the recap I promised. My Performance on the Mountain Alex Lowe, the late, great mountaineer, always said that the best climbers are the ones that are having the most fun. Judged solely by this...
Jun 6, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu June 7, 2009 Namaste: Today I fly home, and I am so happy! I have been here over 2 months. My flight leaves Kathmandu at 1:50 PM. I make 1 stop in Bangkok, change planes and then fly to Los Angeles. I arrive on June 7 at 9:25 PM. Last night, I hosted a...
