Everest Base Camp Trek & Lobuche Climb: Smith & Team Have Puja Ceremony in Pangboche, Arrive Pheriche
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Everest BC Trek and Lobuche
Elevation: 13,950'
Hello Readers,
We woke to a clear frosty day. The team made their way to the dining hall for various hot drinks to warm up the bodies before hitting the frozen trail. Once on the trail it didn't take long for the sun to begin to thaw the grown and us. Shortly I to our hike we came across about 15 Tahr roaming the hillside. You can't beat a wildlife sighting. Halfway to our new Teahouse we stopped in Pangboche to do a puja ceremony where the team got blessed for safe travels. Even though we do not practice their religion or understand all the intricacies in the ceremony, it's a moving experience and makes you want to learn more. A quick stop for tea fueled us to our final location, Pheriche. Here we will spend two nights acclimatizing. The other RMI teamed rolled in in the afternoon. It was fun to see the descending team and know that will be us in about a week. For now we will enjoy the scenery around us and let our bodies adjust to the new altitude.
Goodnight all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Abby, and Team
Comments (2)
The combination of the Everest Base Camp trek with a summit of Lobuche offered by RMI Expeditions is an excellent choice for people who expect to do more than merely trek to Camp! The mountain of Lobuche East at 6,119 meters is ideal for those wishing to experience their first real mountaineering summit in the Khumbu region. One thing that sets the RMI expeditions apart is the extent of technical knowledge regarding mountaineering incorporated into what might normally be seen as only a trek. This is achieved because of the fact that both the trekking and mountaineering portions of the trip are led by qualified mountain guides. Another point worth noting is the acclimatization process, which takes place via stops in Namche, Tengboche, and Dingboche. In the case of someone with mountaineering ambitions, who also wishes to undertake the classic EBC trek, this package offers great value.
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Hi to all, Thank you so very much for the pictures and news of your adventures. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Have fun. Stay healthy and safe! Fondly, Diane
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