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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 4:09 am PT
The stars and satellites were twinkling when we left Lungdhen at 5:25 AM. It appeared to be a perfect morning for our big climb. The trail was steep and unrelenting, right off the bat, but the team was moving well. By the first rest break we no longer needed headlamps and the jagged peaks were bathed in splendid sunlight. After the initial hills, we walked through rolling and sandy hills amid alpine lakes. We began to encounter the snow that fell while we were coming into Kathmandu a week ago. It got a little deeper as we got on the steep rock switchbacks and ledges that led to the pass itself. It was tricky going. There was no room for slipping or tripping. But our amazing guide team of Tenzing, Lakpa Tenzing, Santa and Rai were vigilant and enormously helpful. The team had certainly noticed the 17,600 ft of elevation when we hit the pass, but it was so magical to be standing there in bright sun with no wind and the whole world seemingly revealed, that the gang smiled through whatever pain they were feeling. Right there in front of us were Everest, Lhotse and Makalu (the first, fourth and fifth highest mountains in the world.) We ate, drank and took pictures. It was easy to just hang out, gazing at a thousand mountains and glaciers, but after about thirty minutes it was time to get busy with a safe descent. We’d made the pass at about 11 AM and were headed down the other side by about 11:40. The snowy path through steep rock demanded laser focus, but things got easier as we descended. We pulled into Gokyo 9.5 hours after we’d begun the day, having covered 8.7 tough (but beautiful) miles. Our guesthouse sits on the edge of a turquoise lake at nearly 15,700 ft. The team was happy to find their rooms in the comfortable Fitzroy Lodge.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
PC: Dave Hahn
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Gokyo Trek September 28, 2024
Posted by: Eric Frank, Lindsay Mann
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Congratulations to Eric, Lindsey, and the entire team. Great job enjoying the beautiful mountain!
Posted by: Eric Yollick on 7/23/2013 at 3:33 am
Good job getting to the top!
Posted by: Tyler Kirkness on 7/22/2013 at 6:15 pm
On The Map
Outstanding work everyone! looking forward to the updates, and tell Fallout we said hello from Denver.
Posted by: stump on 6/2/2013 at 2:09 pm
A special Hi to Lori. Greeting to the rest of the team. Thanks for these updates. Mom
Posted by: Fern Hansen on 6/2/2013 at 12:06 pm
Posted by: Adam Knoff, JJ Justman
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 10,080'
CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :) be safe!!! have fun!
Posted by: candi on 2/6/2013 at 6:33 am
It’s about time! ;) Congrats to you all!!! Next step: rocking awesome summit bid. Keep your spirits up and remember how truly awesome this journey is for each and every single one of you. Tim: xxxooo! Make it happen!
Posted by: Tim's Little Woman on 2/6/2013 at 6:04 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Leon Davis, Mike King
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Aconcagua
Elevation: 13,800'
This is so incredible to hear of your climb! I know this blog helps out the families knowing y’all are safe! I look forward to your next entry! Take more pictures of the hikers!!
Posted by: Debra Shaughnessy on 1/27/2013 at 5:59 am
Thanks for the update and the call :) miss you…. Keep safe. XOXO
Posted by: Carol Crye Popp on 1/27/2013 at 5:44 am
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,000'
Saturday, May 21, 2023 - 10:30 pm PT
Good evening readers,
Today we woke to a wet rain falling on our tents. The plan was for an early start but we postponed our departure by a few hours watching the clouds. After yummy breakfast burritos we began breaking down camp and hit the trail. The team made their way back up Ski Hill on our way to our new home at 11,000' Camp. After walking for a few hours of descent weather we hit a hot pocket that made everyone go into a heat panic. But we persevered and made it to some cooler temps. At our last break the snow flakes got bigger and a chill hit the team but this was short lived and we were back to being hot as we rolled into camp. It was a tough long day with heavy packs but it sure feels good to be here. We made camp, ate dinner and it's off to bed to let the bodies recover. Tomorrow we will back carry down to our cache to be reunited with all our gear and then rest for the majority of the day. Snow falls as we get snuggled in. Frequent taps on tent walls make the snow slide down. We will see how much snow falls through the night.
Good night all,
RMI Guides Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team
Wow impressive to read and how encountered. Hard to believe hot pockets up in the snowy mountain. Keep up the good work.
Go Bethany Go!! Love Mom and Dad
Posted by: Jan L. Gray on 5/21/2023 at 7:29 pm
Rest up well tomorrow, Anna. Veggies will be waiting for you when you get back!
Go team, Tatas!! Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Love you, Anna!
Mom & Dad
Posted by: Kathy on 5/21/2023 at 7:14 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day. Be safe and have fun.
Posted by: Teresa on 2/14/2011 at 5:31 am
Have a great time… and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted by: Gena on 2/13/2011 at 9:39 pm
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