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Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
April 9, 2008 – Lobuche: Atmospheric Pressure -1/3 of sea-level, Weather - Hailstorm
![View of Mtn Kantega 6799 meters from Lobuche](assets/09_kantegafromlobuche.jpg)
We are at our second highest camp 16,000 feet high up in the glacial moraine of the Khumbu. We spent the afternoon of our final acclimatization day in Pheriche, attending a high altitude risk lecture hosted by the Himalayan Rescue Association. Interesting fact: if a person is transported from sea level to Everest Base Camp at 17,500 feet without any acclimatization, they will fall unconscious and die within an hour.
Recent highlights:
- Last night we were served water buffalo cheeseburgers. One of the porters traveled a few hours both ways to pick up fresh buns!, and banana pie.
- Over and over again we have been blown away by the dedication and personal care of the Berg Adventure’s Staff - both local and in Canada. Head guide, Ang Temba’s knowledge, leadership and personality have given us special insight into the Khumbu region, Sherpa culture and mountaineering.
- The wonderful world of non-western toilets aka - squatting over a hole in the ground. Some team members are put off by these contraptions and others are considering installation/excavation in or adjacent to their own homes.
- During our hike to Lobuche we reached a ridge were a few dozen stone memorials have been placed in memory of climbers and Sherpas who have died on Everest.
Yeti Watch 2008:
At approximately 3:27 am Nepal standard time, “13 hours and 15 min ahead of USA pacific standard time” a rogue group of adolescent Yeti forcibly entered and attacked our encampment. Early reports from the front lines indicate no serious injuries, but we interpret this incident as a warning to back off on our search. Also, our remaining supplies of fresh socks were stolen.
![Memorial for fallen Climbers and Sherpas](assets/09_sherpamemorials.jpg)