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9. Lama Geshe: A renowned spiritual leader living in a small house in Pangboche, Lama Geshe never fails to greet visitors with a deep laugh and broad smile. As he chants prayers in his native Tibetan in a deep but soft voice, he provides a fascinating appreciation and insight into the Buddhist process of embarking on a journey, whether for an Everest Expedition or a trip to visit distant relatives.
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8. Momos: Akin to Chinese dumplings, the Nepalese momo is a delicious treat after a long day on the trail.
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7. Afternoon prayers at the Tengboche Monastery: After making the 1,300’ ascent to the ridge top Monastery, find a seat along the edges of the Dokhang (the prayer hall), framed by a two story tall golden statue of Buddha, and listen to the deep chants of the resident monks fill the space.
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6. Exploring Namche Bazaar: Perched on a hillside in the middle of the Khumbu, Namche Bazaar is the cultural and economic hub of this mountainous region. Yaks, monks, and Tibetan traders share the narrow streets with locals and trekkers alike, and a new discovery can be found around every corner, from tailors to bakeries to monasteries and museums.
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5. The experience of trekking lodge-to-lodge: After a warm breakfast served in a cozy dining room, shoulder a light day pack with only the gear you need for the day, leaving your duffel outside your door, and start up the trail. Spend the day wandering through villages, fields, and valleys, until you reach your next night's teahouse where your bag awaits. The teahouses are simple but comfortable, with cozy community dining rooms to eat, relax, and socialize in and sleeping rooms just down the hall.Â
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4. The Trail: While the excitement of trekking to Base Camp is reaching the foot of Everest at the end of the trail, the wonder comes from the entire experience of traveling the trail, where a simple centuries old footpath serves as both highway through the valley and the villages' Main Streets. Slow your pace now and again to look around and take in the shops, homes, and life that all happens right along the path!
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3. Island Peak's summit ridge: Ringed by several of the world's greatest mountains (Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, and Ama Dablam), the airy summit ridge of Island Peak provides all of the excitement of Himalayan climbing in a short extension to the spring trek.
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2. Spending the night at Everest Base Camp: you've walked all that way, why turn around and leave again in a matter of hours? Spending the night in Base Camp is a peek into the full experience of embarking on an Everest Expedition and enjoying a cup of tea while watching the sun peak over the top of the Western Cwm is an unforgettable moment.
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1. Stopping to soak it all in: The Khumbu is simply an amazing place. One of the best things is just being there: stopping to dig your heels into the ground and looking around. There is nowhere else in the world like it.
Ready to experience the Khumbu for yourself? Join RMI on a trek to Everest Base Camp!
On The Map
I am glad you are having a great time Damian! Mmm, caviar.. I am so jealous! Good luck and have fun!
Posted by: Leona Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 9:28 pm
It looks like an amazing day was had by all. Have a great adventure Damian.
Posted by: Melann Partridge on 7/23/2014 at 8:03 pm
Posted by: Win Whittaker, Tyler Reid
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,060'
Elias and Team Checking in from Camp 2 on Alpamayo
Thanks for the check in. We’re following your progress closely and hoping the weather continues to be good. Sounds like the team is strong and well. Enjoy the climb and we want to hear all about it!
Posted by: Rhea Campbell on 7/23/2014 at 1:08 pm
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
What a trip for you all. Thanks Casey for updates each day. It was fun to follow the trip. Loved the pictures. Mom and Granny
Posted by: Cornelia / Granny on 7/23/2014 at 6:58 am
Congratulations to all! It sounds like it was a great adventure. And thanks, Casey, for getting them up and down safely!
Posted by: Susan on 7/22/2014 at 3:00 pm
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Mike,Bridgette,Stoney,Peter,Lindsay, and all of the other RMI guides who risk their lives for us to fulfill our dreams to make it to the summit:
Lights will always guide you back home.ALWAYS.
You will always have a soccer mom thinking about you. Be safe my friends, be safe.
Steph Antich.
Posted by: Stephanie Antich. on 7/26/2014 at 8:40 am
Congratulations Pete on yet another Rainier summit - What was this # 400 ? ! :)...Best + Bless…Waltero…Spain and 500 miles of El Camino in Sept
Posted by: waltero glover on 7/23/2014 at 4:22 am
On The Map
Hi you crazy russian mountain goats!! L O V E the intro video, you all look like bad asses.
Triscuit! I’d leave you a tour update but you know I don’t follow that stuff at all! Sorry. Take good care of yourself, and J-Lo of course, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery!! Oh, yeah, and you’re welcome, now you have some explaining to do to your climbing team!! Remember to tell them you get 2 E-vites! Haha. Love you tons :)
Maija
Posted by: Maija Markula on 7/22/2014 at 3:06 pm
Be safe and enjoy another adventure.
Posted by: sandy on 7/22/2014 at 12:31 pm
RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos checks in.
So cool to hear of your progress, Parker and team! Regards from us and your cousins!
UT
Posted by: UT on 7/23/2014 at 10:30 am
Hope the climb is going well. I am excited to hear about the trip! Wishing you all a safe climb!
Posted by: Chelsea Beauchamp on 7/22/2014 at 9:01 am
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Elbrus Southside
Enjoy that beautiful city! From underground in the subways to the glories of the Hermitage amid memories of the long siege—it is a glorious city. So glad you are having a chance to visit it. MA
Posted by: MaryAnn on 7/22/2014 at 8:32 am
Down off the mountain and now you get to visit a city that many of my friends and relatives want to visit or have visited and think it is great. Have fun and enjoy Mom and Granny
Posted by: Cornelia Granny on 7/22/2014 at 6:47 am
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