Everest Begins

Namaste everyone,

A warm greeting from the rainy, bustling streets of Kathmandu!

The guiding team has arrived and we are laying the final groundwork for our 2015 season to the roof of the world.
This is an intricate expedition with a lot of behind the scenes logistics and preparation.
We are looking forward to a safe and fun season with our climbing and Sherpa teams.
The usual suspects are arriving to town and it is great to catch up with our many friends in this unique community of people that spans the globe.
Climbers will be arriving over the next few days as we finish our final prep and prepare to fly to Lukla on April 3rd.
Thanks for following along and stay tuned for more as we begin our trek and journey into the heart of the Himalaya.

Eric, Damian & Lakpa Rita Sherpa

More info about Climbing Mount Everest and Everest Base Camp Trek.

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