Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
April 23, 2014 – A Photo Recap of Our First Day Along the Trails
Ang Temba sent us some photos of the team’s flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and their trek to Phakding. Here are the photo highlights of their first day along the trails:
The team prepares to board the plane in Kathmandu.
On the plane ready to fly to Lukla
Landing at the Lukla airstrip in the early morning light
Ryan stands outside of the Starbucks in Lukla.
The team excited to begin the trek to Phakding.
Amazing first views of towering peaks
Dave poses by the mani walls on his way to Phakding.
Hiking through villages to reach our final destination
Arriving in Phakding, our home for the night!