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- Leah Fisher
- Eric Frank
- Steve Gately
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- Katy Laveck
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- Erik Nelson
- Billy Nugent
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- Kel Rossiter
- Geoff Schellens
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- Garrett Stevens
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- Mike Tomlinson
- Mark Tucker
- Mike Uchal
- Pete Van Deventer
- Alex Van Steen
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Mt. Everest Expedition: Team in Namche
Posted by: | March 28, 2011
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Everest
Elevation: 11,300'
Hello from Namche -
We arrived at Namche this afternoon in great spirits. After a nice big breakfast, we started walking around 8:00 am. At first the trail follows the contour of the valley floor and then gradually climbs to Jorsale, the offical boundary of Sagarmatha National Park. While the permit was issued in Kathmandu on Friday, this is a formality and gives us the permission to enter the park. After confirming the details of the expedition, we were back on the trail.
All of the elevation gain today occurs in one stretch called the “Namche Hill”. It is not so much steep as it is long, but we climbed right up it. Keeping a solid pace, we passed through 9,000 feet, then 10,000 feet’ and finally 11,000 feet. The reward at the top is a stunning view of the village of Namche terraced into the hillside. A incredible sight.
We made our way to our teahouse, called Camp de Base, our home for the next three nights. After a cup of tea and a change of clothes, it is
now time to do a little exploring…
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i can’t believe this is really happening and you are really doing it- climbing everest! you all are amazing. it sounds awesome so far and i cannot wait to see pictures and read more on the blog. i check it everyday hoping to hear from you all! tell your dad i say hello :) miss you more than anything sara. you are the greatest and i love you lots.
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