Into Deboche at 3800mtrs

24/2/2013

Update By Brian@Weeroona
Received from David via SMS at 9:51 pm

Left Namche this morning 8am. Heavy cloud and snowing. Snowed all day, fortunately not heavy.
Nicole found another gear and went well this morning. Climb to Tengboche 3800mtrs slowed the team down, particularly in deep snow and ice. Arrive in Deboche 4pm and zero deg.
Old Codgers still going very well, even getting cocky.
Up over the 4000mtrs mark tomorrow.

From Brian@Weeroona.

Google Maps are pretty hopeless for following the trek but this address,
http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=27.852&lon=86.7934&zoom=13&layers=M
will show the area in OpenStreetMap.
Walking up and over the Tengboche ridge is a hard day but the next couple of days will be a little easier for the team. There is still altitude gain to contend with but the weather should improve with clear sunny days ahead.

20 Comments

Leigh

24/2/2013 08:56:28 pm

Enjoying you updates. Does the trek leader qualify as an old codger? If he does pleased to hear he is setting a good pace. Keep, keeping your feet guys. Envying the 'snuggle' weather reports in our 34deg Melb day. You read like you are in another world not this one. Dave PA upgrade through - 25,000 allocated.

david g

24/2/2013 09:09:29 pm

Leigh. I'm awake right now. It's 11.44pm. I've been in my sleeping bag since 8pm. The lure of our cosy bag gets the better of us all from around 7pm. Problem with that is that we sleep for 3-4 hrs then awaken. grrrrr..... I just turned my phone on and it showed a rare connection, hence I can see and respond to the blog from the middle of the Himalayas..
Entry age to the OCC is 55 so I'm glad I don't qualify...!! Lol. All trekking ok, although Greg now battling a pesty cold, and one or two other members experiencing dull headaches from altitude. I'm praying for good health and weather over the next few days. Good news on PA. Great that you're following our progress.
GB

Brian@Weeroona

25/2/2013 06:11:12 am

You might not make the OCC age requirement but I reckon you qualify for honorary membership by being in your sleeping bag by 8:00 pm!
And I forgot to mention earlier, no, David doesn't snore, he just has this annoying habit of firing up and playing with a chainsaw at some ungodly hour of the night!
Get your backside outside, a bit of fresh air and a little exercise will help you sleep better at night.

david g

25/2/2013 10:31:42 am

Oh, now that's mean talk...! I've already been accused of rumbling the lodges. Denying it off course.

barbara

24/2/2013 11:02:24 pm

Keep up the good work,glad the OCC are going so well.

david g

25/2/2013 03:33:04 am

Hi Barbara
Refer below response to Wayne's entry regarding Greg.

Peter C

24/2/2013 11:54:51 pm

Well I bet I know one of the members from the OCC that is getting cocky! he can get that way when he outfishes me. On that subject fot the fishos you are missing nothing - too hot and humid still. Spare a thought for us mere mortals down here at sea level - sleep not that easy either! Seriously you are all going very well and having done a bit of research into it, I am in awe of your achievments especially given the weather. Good luck with the next stage.

david g

25/2/2013 03:27:53 am

Hi Pete
Yes the oldest member of the OCC is going extremely well. Can't see anything stopping him at this stage. I just hope his efforts will be rewarded with a clear day when we are on KP.

Peter C

25/2/2013 06:08:48 am

He is a stalwart isn't he? might have trouble stopping him going further when you reach KP!!

Wayne

25/2/2013 01:12:35 am

Sounds like a difficult slog although that must have been a great effort yesterday to get to Deboche. Glad to hear Greg is still performing although that cold he says he has is only a put on so he has an excuse if he doesn't make it. ha ha

david g

25/2/2013 03:31:45 am

Wayne. He's been tearing it to bits up until now, so I hope he doesn't suffer from his cold. We're pumping lemon and honey teas into him, as well as garlic soups, strepsils and anything else we can find.

Wayne

25/2/2013 07:25:18 am

I did forget to mention to the group that young David has been known to go for some bladder relief during the night and forget where he is, so make sure you keep your doors locked. That would be a good story for Greg to tell but as Dave will be monitoring the blogs, Team 2013 will not find out until it is too late.

david g

25/2/2013 10:32:45 am

Harsh Mr Thomas.

Wayne

26/2/2013 08:17:36 am

Sorry Dave. My comments were uncalled for. I realised that as soon as I submitted. I will buy you a proper beer when you get back. Tell Ray that I have just been to his house to ensure that his new batch of home brew is safe and you can assure him that some of it is still there and it is very drinkable. Hope you are all progressing onwards and upwards.

Barbara

25/2/2013 05:36:06 am

Hi Wayne.Keep stirring Greg,that will keep him motivated.He can't give up now. Greg hope you are over the cold soon,and can enjoy the whole wonderful experience.

david g

25/2/2013 10:27:57 am

Barbara. He's picked up a little today and is climbing well.

Tim K

25/2/2013 07:11:42 am

Your nights would be less stuffy thtan ours despite the cold. How are the legs holding out?

david g

25/2/2013 10:24:48 am

Hi Tim. I'm going very well, and put that down to the training I did. I think perhaps one or two others may be wishing they had have done more...! Just finished lunch at 4000mtrs. Tonight to 4400mtrs.

Carol link

25/2/2013 01:15:50 pm

Why is it whenever Greg gets near snow he gets a cold! Hope the snow and the cold lift soon. Keep on keeping on.

Flick

26/2/2013 08:09:23 am

Glad to hear the adventure going well and that the old codgers handling it well too. Give our love to Ray , from LATCHFORDs in Canberra

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