Deboche to Pheriche

Namaste Everyone,

Today has been a great day!

We were able to visit the Lama Geshe in Pangboche this morning! We received a blessing for a safe climb. For many of us this is a very important part of the journey.

Today’s trek provided spectacular views of Ama Dablam, one of the worlds most striking 6000 meter peaks.

Damian and Lakpa Rita Sherpa have continued on to Base Camp to get everything up and running before our arrival on the 13th.

We are all doing great and looking forward to 2 nights here in Pheriche- 4250 meters. Tomorrow we will do an acclimatization walk, gaining some more elevation and views of Ama Dablam, Tabouche, Cholatse, Cho Oyu, and Lhotse.

Eric and the team

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