Mt. Everest - An Introduction (to the blog)

Mt. Everest - An Introduction

 The journey begins now, even though the formal expedition is in September (all of September).

 Many of you have been asking me about the trip, the equipment, and the preparation. So I have made a brief video to highlight where we are going - Kathmandu, Nepal, Lukla Airport (one of the most dangerous airports in the world), Namcho Bazaar (11,280 feet), Deboche (12,530 feet), and Everest Base Camp at 17,594 feet (starting at dawn of course in the freezing cold) - and then hopefully back down. 




Here is the intro video to give you a quick overview of the journey.
(click here)

A MAP OF THE JOURNEY
(click here)
This introductory blog is followed by another brief piece about our equipment. 


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  1. Sitanshu ShekharAugust 23, 2020 at 2:43 AM

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