Everest, the ultimate high and the dream of every serious mountaineer, is
serene and yet deceptively deadly. However, a trip to Nepal just isn't
complete unless you have trekked through some of its mountain ranges.
If you are interested in trekking in the Everest, here are a couple of
things to keep in mind:
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Flight with Yeti Airline
My journey to the Everest begain with the most amazing flight of my life. In addition to rough weather and mountains on both sides, the plane had to land in an extremely short run way on top of a cliff. If this isn't excitment, I don't know what is. |
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The Highest Airport in the World
Where the margin for error is smal and unforgiving: on one end you have a cliff straight down and the other a cliff straight up. |
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Lodging Along the Way
Since so many people trek in the Everest region, you will find friendly locals and lodges such as these along the way. Be careful of what you eat. Due to difficulties in transportation, some unscrupules owners may ignore expiration date completely. |
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Claudia and I
Thanks to her company, my trip was filled was laughs and good times. |
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Claudia and the Kids
They look so cute together don't they? |
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Snow on the High Peaks
As you climb, the change in scenery can be dramatic. |
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Trekking Group from Taiwan
Along the way, we met a trekking group from Taiwan. It is so nice to see someone from home when you are so far away from home. |
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Cold Cold Nights
Though we went during the summer season, the nights are still cold and filled with snow. |
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Top of the World - Not exactly
Once you passed 4500 meters, the scenery changes once again and one is greeted by what can only be described as the playfield of gods. |
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Top of the World - Not exactly
One of the many glaciers that you'd have to cross. |
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Gokyo Lake
The water is crystal clear and extremely cold! |
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Swiss Couple
Along the way, Daniel and Susane became our unofficial trekking buddies. They are really cool and I do wish them the best. |
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Glacier
Photographing mountains are always difficult due to the fact that you lose perception of depth. The glacier in the picture is in fact huge! It'd take a good half a day to trek from one side to the other. |
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Prayer Flags
For peace and the spirits |
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Getting Close to Everest
Everest is just around the corner - behind the snow covered peaks that is. |
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Gokyo Pass
The climb through Gokyo Pass was challenging, fun and highly enjoyable. I am so glad we did it early in the morning as the pass would be impossible one the snow starts to melt in the afternoon. |
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Taking a Well Deserved Rest
Having cross the pass, all of us are exhausted and ready for some well deserved R&R |
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No, I am not a Snowman
This is what a month without shower would do to you. |
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Amazing Porters
I don't know how they do it but these guys can carry up to 70 Kgs and walk faster than you and I can. Their pay is pretty low though - $10 a day. |
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Everest?
No... but almost. |
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Everest Base Camp
For the ultimate social and partying scene, this is the place! |
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At the Camp Site
This is our camp! |
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The Road to Camp 1
Between Base Camp and Camp 1, there is a hug glacier and it definitely takes some hard work to get up to Camp 1 |
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One Snow Storm After
This is what happens when you get lost in a snow storm... |
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Sheer Beauty
I don't think I need to say much more... |
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Early Sun Rise
Sun rises can be very dramatic due to the high altitudes and majestic backgrounds |
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In the Shadow of Another
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in the shadown of greatest mountain in the world? |
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Saturday Market
This is probably the highest Saturday market in the world at 3400 meters |
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