Hashbrown 2 eggs returns to Kathmandu
Namaste everyone,
Yesterday morning we opted to helicopter out from Namche Bazaar to beat the major incoming weather system.
Thanks to our amazing Nepali partners we were back in Kathmandu by 10am!
The Everest region is expected to receive several feet of snow above 4000m in the next 3 days and we are very happy to be back in the comfortable environs of our hotel.
On the descent from Pheriche we managed to jump off the main trail for a night in Phortse at the home and lodge of Panaru Sherpa and family. Many of the team were able to visit the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC), before we then rejoined the main trail for our last night in Namche Bazaar.
Tonight we will wrap up in Kathmandu with a celebration dinner with our Sherpa and Magar staff from the trek.
Thanks for following along with our adventures!
Eric and the team
Hashbrown 2 Eggs reaches Everest Base Camp!
Namaste everyone,
The team all reached Everest Base Camp at about 2pm today. The weather was beautiful and everyone is doing great, if not a bit tired.
We are staying at Gorak Shep tonight just below 17,000’. Tomorrow morning early we will walk up to Kala Pathar at just over 18,000’ to view the sunrise behind Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.
We will then pack up and drop down to the comfortable environs of Pheriche at 14,100’.
Eric and the team
Hash brown 2 eggs enjoys 2 days at Dingboche
Namaste everyone,
We all enjoyed an excellent 2 days at the Countryside Lodge in Dingboche, elevation, 14,200’
On our 2nd day we hiked up Nangkartshang peak to 16,000’ to acclimate and enjoy the stunning mountain views of Makalu (5th highest 8481m), Ama Dablam, Lhotse (4th highest 8516m, Nuptse, Tabouche, Cholatse and more. Literally a sea of mountains.
We all enjoyed celebrating Laurin’s birthday at the lodge with a delicious cake!
The team is all doing exceptionally well and having fun on their goal oriented holiday!
Today we jumped up to Lobuche village at 16,100’. Tomorrow we are heading up to Everest Base Camp, and then back down to Gorak Shep for the night.
Eric and the team
Team “Hash Brown 2 Eggs” reaches Tengboche
Namaste everyone,
The team has finally decided on a team name. We are : “hash brown 2 eggs” after our favorite breakfast order in the tea houses.
We all had a wonderful day At Tengboche, elevation 12,400 feet. Home to the Tengboche Monastery, one of the most significant of all the Buddhist Monasteries in the world.
From Tengboche we enjoyed amazing views of the S. wall of Lhotse (4th highest) and Nuptse (7950m) with Everest towering in the background.
Numerous other 6000+m peaks were also visible including Kantega and Ama Dablam.
The team is doing fantastic and we are continuing to enjoy perfect weather!
Thanks for following along.
Eric and the team
Team visits Thame village
Namaste everyone,
The last 2 days have been a lovely jaunt off the main trekking route to Thame village, and back over thru Khunde and Khumjung. In Thame we stayed with old friends at the Valley View lodge and the family of Dr Kami Temba Sherpa. We visited the Thame Gompa (monastery) which dates to the mid 17th century and is one of the most important monasteries in the region.
On the way thru Khunde we were able to visit Dr Kami at work at the Hillary hospital. Established in the mid 1960s by the Hillary Foundation it was the only medical hospital in the entire region until the last 15 years. Dr Kami has served as the director and main care provider for nearly 30 years, and still works part time.
Today we will rejoin the main trekking route on our way to Tengboche, where we will have a chance to visit the famous monastery.
The team is doing great and we are all enjoying walking in this amazing Autumn weather!
Eric and the team
Fantastic! It was everything I had hoped for and more! I wanted to thank you and Alpine Ascents for a wonderful trip to Everest Base Camp! I wish I were back in the Khumbu! The itinerary was perfect! It allowed plenty of time to acclimate and I felt stronger as we got to higher altitude.
