Tough slog to Dingboche

26/2/2013

Well earned tea break at 4000mtrs.

Hi all. Just when I had conceded Dinboche had no wifi, I've found this little lodge that has an old dial up modem.!!
We have all made it to Dingboche 4,400mtrs. The team have been incredibly strong given the condition of the track over the last 3 days. Either deep snow or ice, very slippery and lots of slips and falls. My boots (their 4th Nepal trek) have let me down badly. No tread and Gortex failed. I've had numerous slips off the track into the deep snow, which amuses Ray.
Today was a very tough climb to 4800mtrs and back for acclimatization. The team are well and truly spent as I write this.
OCC climbing well. John doing it easy and Greg and Ray slip into 4 wheel drive mode. Nicole now departs earlier than us each day so she is not in too late in the afternoon. Like others in the team, she is feeling the altitude.
A few of the team are battling mild headache and a few also have stomach bugs. All still keen for tomorrow's climb to Lobouche at 4,900mtrs. Going to be tough in the ice, snow and altitude.
Not bitterly cold yet. Minus 6 at Deboche 2 days ago. So called minus20 sleeping bags just getting us by.
Next update hopefully from Lobouche.

12 Comments

Peter C

26/2/2013 02:11:32 pm

Looks like you have all come in from the ski fields and are enjoying a gluhwein or two!! picture looks very attractive but imagine being the brickie who built the joint! Get a few gluhweins or the local version of Boags Premium into Ray and you will get the last laugh watching him slide all over the place Dave! sounds like you are all making great progress - nothing much to report here, bucketed down today but humid again now. Good luck with the next stage.

Brian@Weeroona

26/2/2013 02:38:06 pm

I told you that those cheap boots wouldn't hold up. And Goretex lined? Hah! On the next trip, perhaps you should consider adding crampons to the equipment list. Or, learn to watch where you are putting your feet!
I know it makes for a harder walk but I think you are really fortunate to have that snow and ice around. I think that it really adds to the feel of being in the high mountains and as long as the wind doesn't come up, the daily walk is just that bit more spectacular.
The weather forecast for Thyangboche indicates fine weather for the next 3 days but it might become cloudy with a little rain/snow on Saturday. It looks like you might get a clear day for your Kall Pattar day if you don't hang around.

Wayne

27/2/2013 01:01:10 am

Good strong effort guys. No news is good news re Greg's sniffles earlier in the week.

John B

27/2/2013 01:30:07 am

Great effort folks, I hope the weather stays good for your summit to KP! It will all be worthwhile when you get there.
Divaad its about now when the team are feeling a little tired that you tell them about the suprise that awaites "the young Swedish nymphs that will be there waiting to greet the team" Have you met TK 5 yet?

Helen and Sib

27/2/2013 02:59:42 am

Looks like a luxury resort! Are you sure you haven't taken a detour to Aspen? Well done to OCC and others... Hope that blue sky lasts.

27/2/2013 04:10:04 am

To look at the Kalla Pattar/Loubouche area, copy and paste these numbers into the location box in Google Maps,

27.988225,86.835251

The green arrow shows the location allowing users to flip to satellite view. The track to follow from Dinboche can be seen and followed on the satellite view.

Rod B

27/2/2013 07:49:42 am

Great to hear everyone is coping well and are in good spirits keep it going. Dave is that mt everest in the background?

27/2/2013 08:55:51 am

Rod B,
That's Ama Dablam in the photo.
Click on this link, it will show Dingboche and Ama Dablam in the Google Maps satellite view.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=27.876866,86.866665&spn=0.063883,0.072699&t=h&z=14

I'm not sure if David will have Internet connectivity to see and answer your question, I hope you don't mind me answering.

28/2/2013 07:38:55 am

Not at all Brian thanks very much will jump on to the link.

shane

27/2/2013 09:08:19 am

hey nicole! you are looking good! one question? is that beer or yak pee you were drinking??

shano

barbara

27/2/2013 10:06:51 am

You are all doing a great job.Looks a lovely spot to relax. Keep up the good work

28/2/2013 07:44:39 am

Looks cold but sounds an incredibel adventure! Certainly beats work, I'm very envious! Hope you're all having a fabulous time.
Trek on trekkers!!
And lots of love to my dear little brother Carlos, and Ryan and Andrew

Tough slog to Dingboche

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