Apr 6, 2009 | Mountaineering
Kathmandu, Nepal April 6, 2009 I just returned from my meeting at the Ministry of Tourism, and I thought I should share the experience with you. When Dawa Steven Shepa, the Managing Director of Asian Trekking, asked me to serve as the 2009 Eco Everest Expedition...
Apr 6, 2009 | Mountaineering
Kathmandu, Nepal April 5, 2009 Mingma and Ang Doma’s baby was named today. His name is Tsering Pemba Sherpa. Tsering means Long Life and Pemba means Saturday. Sherpas are named after days of the week. Mingma means Tuesday. Oh, in case you are wondering,...
Apr 4, 2009 | Mountaineering
Kathmandu, Nepal April 4, 2009 Namaste! I arrived in Kathmandu on April 2, after an 18-hour flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok and a 3-1/2 hour flight from Bangkok to Kathmandu. Other than the length of the flights, the trip was uneventful. The Asian Trekking...
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...
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...
