We Never Had a Chance

We Never Had a Chance

Kathmandu, Nepal November 13, 2016 Namaste Family & Friends: I am safely back in Kathmandu, now making plans to return home. Thanks for following the expedition this year and for your warm thoughts, words and prayers on our behalf. I am constantly sustained by...
Time To Come Home

Time To Come Home

November 9, 2016 We just (finally) received this brief message from my dad from his portable device. “Dear Family- The trip is over. The mountain is a beast! Small but mighty. Kicked our butt big time-especially mine. I plan to leave Burke-Khang alone. This...
Gokyo Ri Peak

Gokyo Ri Peak

Gokyo November 2, 2016 Namaste Family & Friends: This morning, for exercise and acclimatization, David and I scaled Gokyo Ri Peak. The elevation gain was over 2,000,feet and the mountain is very vertical, with no level sections. I thought it was a rigorous...