Monthly Archives: October 2010

Hey – on a rest day in Lukla today, which is good considering my injured left knee, stubbornly persistent chest cold, and lack of sleep due to cold and altitude of late. Tomorrow we take off, and the Hongu portion … Continue reading →

Here’s a message from Alton to Fabio at NGS that illustrates some of the fun we’ll be having in these next three weeks — thought I’d pass it on. Also on the NGS blog by Fabio Esteban Amador about our … Continue reading →

With the Amphu Lapsa barred to us, the only alternative was to trek back down to Lukla, our starting point, and from there head over the Mera pass and into the Hongu Valley. Which is why I find myself in … Continue reading →

It’s been a harrowing week, to say the least — helicopter evacuations, altitude sickness, and snowstorms.  Unfortunately, Namche and Lukla seem to be the only places with wifi, meaning I couldn’t update until now, and I likely won’t be able … Continue reading →

Father and Son Climb to the Highest Valleys to Save Lives National Geographic NewsWatch This is no ordinary trek or family vacation. Alton and Daniel Byers are a father-and-son team trekking to the Hongu Valley in the Himalaya Mountains of … Continue reading →

Hey — feels like a year since I was last here, though I know it’s only been about a week… I’ll have several full updates with photos coming over the next couple of days (I won’t have internet, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Climb high, sleep low — that’s aclimitization 101.  Today we hiked from Namche Bazaar (3340m) to Khunde Khumjung (3840m).  The clouds hugged thick and heavy for most of the day, but I was able to snap off a few shots … Continue reading →

Well, I can’t say I expected this.  Modernity is sweeping this particular region faster than any of us would have guessed.  The people still live in mud houses and wash their clothing in outdoor basins, but the porters all coordinate … Continue reading →

Warning: This is a technical post for photo-geeks only.  For a fun-filled picture-filled reading experience, please scroll down to my last post, Exploring Kathmandu. Tomorrow the trek begins; we fly out to Lukla airstrip and head into the Everest region.  … Continue reading →

A prayer bell in a busy square Caught this rickshaw driver snoozing as I began my travels around Kathmandu today.  Deepok took me into town on his motorbike, and I got some fun footage from the back of it, weaving … Continue reading →