October 22, 2012 IMG guide Justin Merle reports the team had a good climb today of Chulu Far East, and they are now back to Chulu Base Camp. Sounds like a fun mix of snow, ice, and some fixed ropes to a nice summit.  The plan is to take a rest day tomorrow, then head […]
Archive: October, 2012
Bhutan Trekkers In Chebisa
October 22, 2012 Phil called in via sat phone at 7:34 this morning with an update on the Bhutan Trek. Yesterday the team left Chomolhari Base Camp and trekked through Nyelela Pass at about 16000 feet (almost 3000 vertical foot gain), which brought them to the village of Lingshi last night. This morning as they […]
Annapurna Trekkers Over The Pass, Chulu Climbers At High Camp
October 21, 2012 IMG guide Kaji called from Muktinath to report that the trekkers had a good trip over the Thorong pass. Weather was good and everyone is doing well. Starting at Phedi at 4am, they climbed over 3000+ feet up to the summit of the pass. Then they descended 5000+ feet down the other […]
Annapurna / Chulu Trekkers & Climbers Continue Up
October 20, 2012 IMG guide Justin Merle reports that the weather was good today and everyone is doing well. The Annapurna Trek team had a nice hike from Yak Karka up to Phedi (14,600ft) and they are now ensconced there, preparing for a 4am departure for the Thorung La Pass (17,769 feet (5,416 m).  Meanwhile, […]
Chulu / Annapurna Teams Moving Up
October 19, 2012 Justin Merle reports by sat phone that the Chulu climbers and Annapurna trekkers split up yesterday, with each team moving up to a higher camp. The trekkers accompanied by Kaji Sherpa moved up to Yak Kharka last night (about 14,400ft) and today they took an acclimatization hike. After a second night at […]
Rest Day For Bhutan Trekkers
October 19, 2012 Phil called in at 2:30 a.m. our time with a stellar report. The team is now at Chomolhari base camp at around 13,000 feet, where the weather has been absolutely flawless and the view of Chomolhari (7000 meters) is breathtaking. Tomorrow will be a very appreciated rest day – they’re in a […]
Rest Day For Chulu / Annapurna Team
October 17, 2012 IMG Guide Justin Merle checked in from Nepal: “The team had a nice acclimatization hike up to Milarepa’s Cave this morning.  We gained around 2800 ft, up to 14,200 and the base of the North glacier of Annapurna III.  We got a bit of rain and snow overnight and on the hike—but […]
When In Rome…Or Bhutan
October 17, 2012 All work & no fun? Not for Phil!
The Honeymoon’s Not Over
October 16, 2012 Tye and Erika Chapman called in from their honeymoon in Peru. They are currently on day three of an eight day Cordillera Blanca trek around Alpamayo. Tye reports the weather is great and they are having a fabulous time. Our congratulations to the happy honeymooners. George Dunn
First Stop: Tiger’s Nest
October 16, 2012 Phil & team checked in from the Bhutan Trek: With views like this, how can life be anything but great. “Tiger’s Nest” this morning. Incredible!! About 2 hours up. Lunch afterwards on the way down. Dinner tonight in Paro and we hit the trail tomorrow morning. To learn more about our trip, […]