Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatches
Deluxe Khumbu & Everest Base Camp Trek: April 25 – May 18, 2009
It is springtime in Nepal; colorful rhododendrons in full bloom, birds singing, yak bells ringing. With the excitment and energy throughout Nepal from the Everest climbing expeditions currently underway, Berg Adventures is taking along four Canadians and one American through one of the most tranquil and beautiful areas in the world; the Khumbu Valley. From Namche Village onward, they will be surrounded by giant mountains with snow capped peaks as far as the eye can see!
Following the beaten path up through the Khumbu Valley they will be immersed with tradition, religion, history and culture. The destination - Everest Base Camp at 17,500 feet (5333 meters).
Stay tuned as well will send daily dispatches our this unforgettable adventure in Nepal.
Climbers:
- Calli-Ann Rudiger
- Lida Lahola
- David Christie
- Robert Dunn
- Steve Slaughter
Guides:
- Wally Berg
- Ang Temba
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- May 15, 2009 – More Photos From Our Last Days
- May 14, 2009 – Our Last Day on the Trail
- May 13, 2009 – Team Bids Farewell to Namche
- May 12, 2009 – Farewell to Steve
- May 12, 2009 – A Very Special Visit
- May 11, 2009 – Team Makse Their Way Back to Namche
- May 9, 2009 – Team Reaches Everest Base Camp
- May 8, 2009 – Team Summits Kala Pattar 18,300ft!
- May 7, 2009 – A Gradually Ascending Sashay
- May 6, 2009 – Team Visits Himalayan Rescue Clinic in Pheriche
- May 5, 2009 – On the Way to Pheriche
- May 5, 2009 – Photos From Lama Geshi Visit
- May 5, 2009 – Team Receives Blessing From Lame Geshe
- May 3, 2009 – Happy Monks Add to Our Adventure
- May 3, 2009 – Team Visits Unique Thame Monastery
- May 2, 2009 – On the Road to Thame
- May 1, 2009 – Team Arrives in Namche
- April 30, 2009 – First Full Day of Trekking
- April 29, 2009 – Team Arrives in Lukla
- April 27, 2009 – Changes in Nepal and the Team is Underway!
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