Tag: Treks
Fall 2018 EBC Trek – Cheese Balls Climb to Tengboche
Namaste friends, family and loved ones! Dropping down into the Duhd Kosi valley we lost 1,500 feet. However we had to gain it all back and then some. After what seemed to be hours we entered the Tengboche gate. It was worth the effort though as we got our first glimpse of Everest. Our timing […]
2018 Sacred Valley Peru Trek Begins!
Hello friends and family, This is Victor checking in from Cusco, Peru with the Sacred Valley Trek to Machu Picchu. Our group of guests assembled at our lovely hotel today for a briefing with our local guide Silver Ballon, followed … Continue reading →
Fall 2018 EBC Trek – Full Day for Team Cheeseball
Namaste friends, family and loved ones, We said goodbye to Thame and hit the trail to Kumjung. Along our way we stopped in on the new Nuns Monastery above the wee village of Thamo. After a tour of the inside we took sun in the courtyard. Next was a visit to the famous Hillary School […]
Fall 2018 EBC Trek – Cheese Balls Trek to Thame
Namaste friends, family and loved ones We said our goodbyes to the wonderful folks at the Panorama Lodge in Namche and took a hard left toward Tibet. Our goal is the quaint village of Thame near the border. We saw lots of birds along the way. First was the the Danphe, the rare national bird […]
Fall 2018 EBC Trek – Cheese Balls Trek to Thame
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Fall 2018 Everest Basecamp – Team Cheese Balls Trek to Zamfurte
Friends family and loved ones. The weather finally cooperated and we made iinto Lukla around noon. After a quick brunch, we started walking from the ceremonial Sherpani gate. Cool weather made for good trekking And we were able cover many miles. In the process we crossed several exciting suspension bridges! Our route took us by […]
Fall 2018 Everest Basecamp Trek – Team now called “The Cheese Balls”
Namaste Friends, family and loved ones ! This morning was hurry up and wait. We got to the airport before 6 am and checked in our duffle bags. We have a cart load. Our hopes were dashed by cloudy skies in Lukla so we cooled our jets for several hours. We are delighted that they […]
Fall 2018 Everest Base Camp Trek Begins!
Namaste friends, family and loved ones! Welcome to Alpine Ascent’s Everest base camp trek and climb of Island Peak. Everyone arrived safely and all their bags did too. So we set out early today to explore some the scenic wonders of Nepal. First stop, the Monkey Temple. After circumambulating this landmark stupa and spinning the […]
9/2 Kilimanjaro Team Reaching New Heights at Barranco Camp
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Peru Salkantay Trek 2018 Begins!
Our team arrived in Cusco yesterday and all gathered for a fine 3 course lunch at the El Mercado hotel. Many of the trekkers are long time friends and others have done many trips with Alpine Ascents already. It is … Continue reading →
