Lots of fun here in Kathmandu, getting to know my awesome teammates and guides, and nailing down a few last logistics. Our kit is set, and we are planning to fly to Lukla tomorrow AM… if the weather allows. Biblical rainstorms today in the city, and reports of mixed snow and rain up high. This … Continue reading Kathmandu!
Greetings from Dubai. All is well… Very tough to leave my precious family in Seattle! But, their love fuels me, and I am so grateful for their support. Funny to watch two sunsets in 13 hours. The flight path from Seattle always looks odd on the map (“why the heck are we going to UAE … Continue reading Two Nights in a Day
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…
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…
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?”
