Pictured. The team at Gorak Shep 5,100mts. Kalar Pattar in the background.
Hi all. As expected, we had no wifi last night at Lobouche so no update.
We have arrived safely into Gorak Shep 5,100mts. A mini achievement to get all 11 here given some have struggled a little with the altitude and mild headaches and tummies. It was as usual a tough slog up to here this morning. Only a 200mtr climb but never easy at this altitude.
Temperature last night was an acceptable minus 8. Our hired minus 10 sleeping bags are doing the job, and those who are breaking out their hired down jackets claim they are toasty warm.
All the team have commented on how good the food has been thus far, although most have already planned their "food attack" when we return to Kat in 4-5 days time.
We've seen a number of rescue helicopters last night and this morning taking out sick Trekkers, fortunately not us.
We are all amused at Kevin's pants falling down due to his weight loss. He's saying "it's the new Kevin"
Sammy has been climbing well but was slower today.
Rhys has gone into 4 wheel drive and is going well.
Ryan, Greg and Courtney have energy to spare each day.
The two Johns are trekking strong.
Sue is keeping us amused. Loves to tell the team stories of previous years mishaps..!!
Bill trudging along well.
So relaxing today and then the big climb tomorrow. This is what we've prepared for.
Hoping for a good morning and clear sky.
Tomorrow is an 8-10hr day, so we will be sleepy tomorrow night at Perishe 4,200mts.
Update later tomorrow morning with our result on KP.
PS. Have read out your responses to the team from the previous post. All appreciated. Thanks all.
Hi all. As expected, we had no wifi last night at Lobouche so no update.
We have arrived safely into Gorak Shep 5,100mts. A mini achievement to get all 11 here given some have struggled a little with the altitude and mild headaches and tummies. It was as usual a tough slog up to here this morning. Only a 200mtr climb but never easy at this altitude.
Temperature last night was an acceptable minus 8. Our hired minus 10 sleeping bags are doing the job, and those who are breaking out their hired down jackets claim they are toasty warm.
All the team have commented on how good the food has been thus far, although most have already planned their "food attack" when we return to Kat in 4-5 days time.
We've seen a number of rescue helicopters last night and this morning taking out sick Trekkers, fortunately not us.
We are all amused at Kevin's pants falling down due to his weight loss. He's saying "it's the new Kevin"
Sammy has been climbing well but was slower today.
Rhys has gone into 4 wheel drive and is going well.
Ryan, Greg and Courtney have energy to spare each day.
The two Johns are trekking strong.
Sue is keeping us amused. Loves to tell the team stories of previous years mishaps..!!
Bill trudging along well.
So relaxing today and then the big climb tomorrow. This is what we've prepared for.
Hoping for a good morning and clear sky.
Tomorrow is an 8-10hr day, so we will be sleepy tomorrow night at Perishe 4,200mts.
Update later tomorrow morning with our result on KP.
PS. Have read out your responses to the team from the previous post. All appreciated. Thanks all.
