Lobouche 4,900mtrs

28/2/2013

To all our wonderful followers. We have all made it to Lobouche at 4,900mtrs. A terrific effort given the state of the tracks, some pesty stomach complaints and a few altitude headaches. We are right now finishing off our breakfast and will shortly head off for our short but challenging stroll to Ghorak Shep 5,100mtrs were we will relax for the afternoon in prep for our attack on Kalar Pattar in the morning.
We are then looking forward to our descent back down to friendlier altitude. Hardly any of us slept last night, so I think the challenge of altitude, ice, snow and slush has pushed some of us to our limits. Hasn't been too cold though, so that's been a bonus.
Hopefully will get a connection later this arvo from GS and will confirm our safe arrival.
Thanks all. Will pass on your messages to the team.

10 Comments

Rod B

28/2/2013 07:47:12 am

Go guys you are nearly there you will be able to catch up on your beauty sleep on the way home knowing you accomplished what you all set out to do so hang in there and it will all be worth it.

david g

28/2/2013 10:38:54 am

Hi Rod. David here. I mentioned to Greg that he had a response from you but he had just arrived into the lodge and was sucking air...! He's going alright, but I think he is looking forward to getting down

Brian@Weeroona

28/2/2013 07:53:01 am

I'm really looking forward to seeing all the pictures that you are taking. I'm quite intrigued by your description of the conditions.
The weather, at least at Tyangboche is for a warm 9 deb C and clear skies for tomorrow so your timing for Kalla Pattar couldn't be better. Saturday and Sunday a bit cloudier with possible showers.
Stay away form the caffeine tonight, hot chocolate drinks before hitting the sleeping bags might be the best bet for a bit of sleep.

david g

28/2/2013 10:43:03 am

Brian, the weather has been absolutely brilliant since our snow the other day, but boy they've had a massive dump prior to us getting here. Haven't seen this much snow in previous trips.

Peter C

28/2/2013 10:23:49 am

Terrific effort. Judging by what some intrepid adventurers that have gone before you have said, it is not that unusual to not get much sleep at Labouche or for that matter Gorak Shep - Sounds like the weather has not been too bad. Should be great taking it all in on top of Kalar Pattar in the morning. Looking forward to seeing the photos Ray.

david g

28/2/2013 10:46:00 am

Hi Pete. Ray's still going good. Weather has been very good since our snow the other day. Tracks still in a bad way, but the scenery is brilliant.

Carol link

28/2/2013 12:56:51 pm

Glad to hear everyone do going well. Keep sucking in the air Greg it is quieter than blowing it out! Except that is for your snoring! Glad to see the weather improved. Beautiful photos.

Carol link

28/2/2013 12:58:58 pm

Keep sucking it in Greg -it would be quieter than you blowing it out, except the person sharing your tent with the snoring may not agree. Take care and lots of photos. Glad the weather has improved. Keep up the good work everyone.

Kuranda Trekkers

28/2/2013 01:47:44 pm

Congratulations Team 13! We are so proud of you (especially our family members John, Ryan & Carl). Hope John isn't driving you all too crazy. Thank you for being such a fantastic team leader David. We are nominating you in the TTA Trekking Tourism Awards for your brilliant leadership and organisational skills. Sending you all warm hugs and TEB's - telepathic energy boosters.
Good luck everyone from the Kuranda Trekkers Club xxx

Helen and Sib

28/2/2013 02:43:40 pm

Yay! Almost there. Received txt from Ray from Gorak Shep. Apparently Ray is channelling the inner yak - slow and steady. Sounds like a good strategy...well done all!

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