Paul Pottinger’s Adventures from the Top of the World
Category Archives: Equipment & Gear
All packed up…
Everest 2015 • March 23
Up until 1:30 AM getting all the gear laid out… Phew, that is a lot of stuff to take! Fitting this into two duffels was painful, but it worked… trick is, I’m over-weight by about 10kg for the flight to Lukla later this week… I may need to get into a third duffel when I … Continue reading All packed up…
Getting Closer…
Everest 2015 • March 20
Still lots to do, both organizing for my absence from work, and prepping for the trip itself. Frankly, climbing E seems simple (if painful) compared with the frenzy of getting ready to leave home & work for such a long time. But, there’s always room for fun with the kids. LOVING my new Feathered Friends … Continue reading Getting Closer…
“Why are you doing this?”
Everest 2015 • March 17
I am about to leave on an expedition to climb Mt. Everest. This post should answer some of the questions people have asked me time and again. Q: Why are you doing this? A: Lots of reasons. It is the ambition of my lifetime. A chance to test myself in tough conditions, with wonderful … Continue reading “Why are you doing this?”
