I’ve decided to do a sort of behind-the-scenes commentary on the trek as each episode comes on. Provide even more detail about what went on in each episodes. A bit of a “The Rest Of The Rest Of Everest” if you will. As Jon Miller’s tentmate, I saw a little but more of the background … [Read more…]
Time for another journal entry! There are two entries from this day, as it was a rest day with lots of time to relax and do some writing. This entry came after what was the most difficult day of the trek, but I survived it and kept on going! The hike up to Namche Bazaar … [Read more…]
Here’s the second journal entry from the Everest Trek. This entry is the first from the trail, and I found it interesting that I was concerned about how I’d handle the trekking the further in we got. The reality for me was, the higher we got the better I felt, the opposite of many others. … [Read more…]
I’m finally getting around to typing up and posting my paper journals from the Everest Trek 2009, and this is the first of many. I’ve decided to keep them intact and do only a minimal amount of editing, mostly to fix minor things like grammar or sentence structure. It got worse and worse the higher … [Read more…]
I’m home now, have had a night sleeping in my own bed, showered in my own shower, had to make my own tea in the morning, and generally begun to shift my brain back into the western world. I’ve had a little time now to reflect back on the trip, and wanted to share a … [Read more…]
Things have just about come together for the Everest Trek 2009. My duffel is packed with 5 pounds to spare, and I have everything I need. Busy topping off all my batteries today, then I just need to get my hair cut later tonight, do some laundry, and then get my daypack loaded for the … [Read more…]
As I wind down to the final three weeks before I leave for Nepal and begin my Trek to Everest, I’m also trying to wind down my preparations for the trek. Both my “to-do” and “to-buy” lists have grown very short, and are nearing completion. My training is finally getting close to hitting full stride. … [Read more…]
I was very happy to find my shiny, new passport waiting for me in my mail last night when I got home from my weekly grocery shopping. (It was a nice change of pace from an otherwise pretty shitty week!) This was the one, last major hurdle between me and my Everest Trek in May. … [Read more…]
I’ve hinted at it a bit in some previous posts, but I’ve had a big announcement I’ve been saving up for a while and I figure it’s past time to make it public now. I am going to Everest! I will be spending 3 weeks hiking from Kathmandu, Nepal to base camp at Everest. But, … [Read more…]