Mt. Everest: Dave Hahn and Team Rest Day in Namche Bazaar
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Billy Nugent, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest
Elevation: 11,200'
This was our easy day in Namche. No big hikes, no packing, no training... this one was for resting, for catching up on personal business and for exploring the Sherpa capital at one's leisure. Above this point in the trek/climb, we won't have such ease of communication and certainly not the opportunity to shop for good climbing gear. There was some important business to attend to though as Chhering Dorje, Lam Babu and I went to the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee office to review procedures and policies for getting garbage down the mountain. We signed our sincere intention to play by the rules.
Some of the team traveled several hundred feet up in altitude to the Namche suburbs in order to visit the fine Sherpa Culture Museum with its fascinating Everest history exhibit. Some went for massages and cheeseburgers downtown.
As the gang assembled for dinner in the early evening, we were pleased to find that Apa Sherpa was sharing our Tea House for the night. Apa, the all-time leader in Everest summits -with 21- is bringing a trek in to explore the Khumbu.
All of the RMI climbers and guides are healthy and well-rested. Tomorrow we'll hit the trail and go higher once again.
Best Regards,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn & Team
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Comments (4)
Nicole, greetings from beautiful NJ.(Im lying weather sucks) I am very proud of what you have done so far and you are about to do. we all miss you and love you. be careful and safe. Take pictures when you can
See you soon
Elpidio
Posted by: Elpidio Cruz on
Faitma, I know you’re enjoying all that hiking and beautiful scenery. Looks spectacular. You and the team are so lucky! Wish I was there with you all.
Peter
Posted by: Peter Williamson on
Hi Kara!
Hope you took advantage of one of the last cheeseburgers available for a bit, or maybe you have that available since RMI seems to treat you all very well. We went to see Deke and Monica’s band (Whiskey Kings) last night. Heard that your Mom and your Aunt were there, but I think they left before I had a chance to see them. I tried to hang as long as I could, but we saw them play for about 3 hours. They had a great turn out!
Got to break in the new car with a snow storm. The Yukon handled great!
Hope all is well!
Dixie
Posted by: Dixie Trunko on
Hao: what a treat to be in the presence of Dave and Apa at the same time on your trek to Everest! Safe travels to you and the team as you climb higher. - FX
Posted by: FX on