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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Descend and Return to Khumjung

November 8, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Hello from Khumjung. We did retraced our steps from the mountain and we are back in this guide's favorite Sherpa village of the Khumbu. We're going to earn some good rest before starting our approach to Ama Dablam. The climb of Kyajo Ri remains now as an incredible challenge that we overcame with determination, and we know that while an objective worth a trip to the Himalaya on its own, it has been the best preparation for Ama Dablam. Now it's time to sleep, eat & repeat! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Summit Kyajo Ri

November 7, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 20,295'

Greetings from Kyajo Ri Camp 1. What a day we had!!! We departed with headlamps and returned with headlamps... Having to forego our move to Camp 2 yesterday due to the high winds, delivered not only a beautiful day today, but a marathon one. Regardless, we wanted to reach the elevation of Kyajo's summit to better prepare for Ama Dablam. So we did! Now everyone is very tired, and we look forward to some rest coming up. Regards, RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos

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Well deserved rest!!!! Omg!!

Be safe!

Posted by: lisa maiser on 11/7/2018 at 4:45 pm

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Remain at Camp 1 on Kyajo Ri

November 6, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 17,175'

Hello from Kyajo Ri Camp 1, All is good here, except that we had an extraordinarily windy day, preventing us from moving up to Camp 2. We did, however, take some of our gear to the base of the gullie that provides access to it, as we plan on attempting the summit from here. The sun is shining and the spirits are high! We are going to bed early, so cheer for us on our push to summit our first objective here. Regards, RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Reach Camp 1 on Kyajo Ri

November 5, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 17,125'

Good evening again from Camp 1 of Kyajo Ri! We made the move under incredible weather today, and our camp by the lake at the toe of the glacier is worth a trip to the Himalaya by itself. We're in a good position, and we'll continue to make progress tomorrow, so stay tuned! RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Reach Kyajo Ri Base Camp

November 4, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 14,600'

Good evening from Kyajo Ri Base! We made our move from the village of Khumjung this morning uneventful. Beautiful day indeed witnessing some of the towering peaks nearby getting just a little smaller. The beautiful meadow where we are is enclosed under steep granite walls, and while the views are short, they sure provide a sense of greatness above us. My colleague, Sherpa guide Lopsang added to the mysticism of the night by burning some juniper as an offer to the God that might inhabit Kyajo Ri; with His blessings, we will go to sleep in hopes He grants us passage tomorrow into the higher grounds of Camp 1. RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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Thanks for the updates. Good luck this week.

Posted by: lisa maiser on 11/4/2018 at 10:28 am

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Spend an Extra Rest Day at Khumjung

November 3, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 12,400'

Namaste from Khumjung. We are taking an extra day here, based on the wind forecast for the next few days. This way we don't find ourselves up high on Kyajo Ri in a bad spot. We did, regardless, go for a walk towards the pass that will take us tomorrow towards base camp; a nice way to spend the morning and continue to let the body work acclimatizing. A local momo feast (local Nepali dumpling) near our lodge wrapped up the morning, and we chilled for the rest of the day. Hopefully the excitement of the actual climb starts in a few hours! RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos

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Good luck team !! Safe Climb! Try to enjoy the beauty along with this challenge adventure thanks for the update and the photos.

Posted by: Theresa Greving on 11/3/2018 at 7:33 pm

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Ready for Kyajo Ri

November 1, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 12,400'

Namaste from Khumjung! We are taking a rest day today in this beautiful village, with a true local feel and direct views of Ama Dablam. After arriving yesterday from Thame, we officially finished our trekking around Gokyo, and our minds are no set to climbing mode. We're spending the day chilling, prepacking, and reviewing a few things before heading up tomorrow towards Kyajo Ri. Stay tuned for our progress up the first of our climbing objectives! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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So excited for you all! The day has arrived. Be safe and have fun!
“Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.”
― John Muir

Posted by: Beverly on 11/2/2018 at 5:38 am

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Trek to 5,000 meters, Ready to Start Their Climb

October 31, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Another great day in the mountains! We reached for the second time the altitude of 5000 meters in our acclimatizing trek, going over Renjo Pass. The views from the top of 4 of the 6 tallest mountains in the world, were astonishing and motivating. Descending to Thame was energizing as the air felt thicker. We're now ready to switch gears, and start focusing on our first objective! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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So excited for you all! Long awaited day has finally arrived!
“No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of water, or gardening - still all is Beauty!”
― John Muir

Posted by: Beverly on 11/1/2018 at 5:48 am

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Trek to the Base of Cho Oyu

October 30, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 17,060'

Good evening! What a day we had... We trekked to the base of Cho Oyu, where the seldom expeditions that climb is south side set their Base Camp. Man we felt small! We also had the best views that any trekker can have of Everest and Lhotse together (without climbing any peak) from any trail in the Khumbu Region. But we had to work hard, as this was the team's first day above 5000m. An uneventful return, and we were enjoying a nice dinner at our lodge by the shore of Gokyo Lake. We're headed to bed, as another long day awaits tomorrow. Stay tuned! RMI Guide Elias de Andres Martos

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What a beautiful photo. Very excited for you all and your continued forward (and upward) progress!
“Long, blue, spiky-edged shadows crept out across the snow-fields, while a rosy glow, at first scarce discernible, gradually deepened and suffused every mountain-top, flushing the glaciers and the harsh crags above them. This was the alpenglow, to me the most impressive of all the terrestrial manifestations of God. At the touch of this divine light, the mountains seemed to kindle to a rapt, religious consciousness, and stood hushed like devout worshippers waiting to be blessed.”
― John Muir, The Wild Muir: Twenty-Two of John Muir’s Greatest Adventures

Posted by: Beverly on 10/31/2018 at 5:34 am

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Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Arrive in Gokyo Village

October 29, 2018

Posted by: Elias de Andres Martos

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ama Dablam

Elevation: 15,715'

Namaste! Another great day of terrible weather and awful landscapes... Just kidding. We are having an incredible time, as everyone's physiology is adapting seamlessly to the altitude of the Himalaya, and that allows for a better enjoyment of the trail, the views and cultural experience. We just arrived to our lodge in Gokyo at 4800m, and next to the Dudh Pokhari, a turquoise lake that bears the same name, and with Cho Oyu in the distance, the sixth tallest mountain of the world, a magical stay is guaranteed. That's all for now! RMI Guide Elías de Andres Martos and team

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Entries from Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Descend and Return to Khumjung

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Summit Kyajo Ri

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Remain at Camp 1 on Kyajo Ri

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Reach Camp 1 on Kyajo Ri

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Reach Kyajo Ri Base Camp

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Spend an Extra Rest Day at Khumjung

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Ready for Kyajo Ri

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Trek to 5,000 meters, Ready to Start Their Climb

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Trek to the Base of Cho Oyu

Ama Dablam: Elias & Team Arrive in Gokyo Village

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