October 17th, 2017 The Namche Hill is no joke!  The Khumbu Valley Teams had a great day trekking up to Namche from Phakding. The Namche Hill is the first real test for everyone as they gain altitude and approach Namche (11,900 ft). The key is to take a few deep breathes and concentrate on […]
Ama Dablam
Ama Dablam, 3×3, and 2×2 Teams in Phakding
October 16, 2017 It has been a busy weekend for our Teams in Nepal. While our Mera Peak Team hit the trail, our Ama Dablam Team and 3X3/2X2 Teams were doing gear checks and having the rooftop meeting. All went well and the Teams prepared to launch from KTM. With the clouds coming and […]
Autumn Nepal Season Is A Wrap!
November 6, 2014 The news is good from Nepal. The weather was suitable for flying this morning which enabled the 3X3 trek team to get from Lukla back to Kathmandu. The team had a farewell dinner tonight at the Rum Doodle restaurant and signed one of the big yeti feet! Yesterday, some of the Ama […]
3×3 And Ama Dablam Update
November 4, 2014 IMG Guide Tye Chapman checked in from Namche with more great photos. The 3 x 3 Team is in the home stretch now. They stopped off in Namche for some last minute souvenir shopping and lunch before heading further down valley to Monjo. They are in Monjo for the night and will […]
3 x 3 And Ama Dablam Update
November 3, 2014 IMG Guide Tye Chapman and the 3 x 3 team members are moving down valley today. They have enjoyed Phortse and are now moving to even thicker air! Their plan was to stop in Namche for lunch and souvenir shopping and then head on down to Monjo. This small village on the […]
Moving On Ama Dablam
November 1, 2014 Our Ama Dablam Teams are on the move. Mike Hamill is at Camp 1 and will move up to Camp 2.7 tomorrow. Josh has pulled back into BC with part of the Team and Mark Allen will pull in tomorrow after successful rotations to Camp 2. All is well and the […]
Gokyo Ri And Ama Dablam Positioning
October 31, 2014 Our 3 x 3 Team reached the summit of Gokyo Ri during another perfect day in the valley. They are certainly having an opportunity to see all that Nepal has to offer in the Khumbu Valley. The team will visit 5th Lake tomorrow and then head down valley towards Phortse. On […]
Lobuche Summits!
October 30, 2014 Lobuche Summits! Senior Sherpa Guide, Phinjo called from the summit of Lobuche. All is well and the Team had a great day climbing and taking in the views from the summit of Lobuche. Congratulations to the Lobuche climbers! They are all back at Base Camp enjoying hot drinks and food…and a good […]
Lobuche Climbers In Position & Ama Dablam Is Looking Good
October 29, 2014 Another great night in the Khumbu has our Teams moving! Our Lobuche climbing team has done their training and is ready to test themselves on Lobuche Peak tonight. Tye Chapman called in from Thagnak after an up and down day on the trail for the 3 x 3 Team. Tye called just […]
Everyone Is On The Move!
October 28, 2014 Everyone checked in this morning! Stay with me here….Mark checked in from Yak Camp this morning. All is well and the Team is climbing well and working together. They will touch Camp 1 tomorrow and head back down. Mike Hamill is at Camp 1 and will touch Camp 2 and return to […]