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29/2/2016

We have been without connectivity for almost 3 days..!! Cloud and snow has meant the wifi and carrier towers have been down due no sun to power their solar batteries.

We have just arrived to Ghorak Shep. Lots of cloud and snow, but some welcome moments of sun too.

Some of the team have struggled with altitude. Krystal has had some tough nights, but has made it to GS. We thought we would have had to turn her back a few times, but after some monitoring and observations, (and some team caring) she has made it to this point. Vidia has had her moments as well, but she too has soldiered on and is going well right now. Jenny turned back to Namche from Dingboche, as part of her original plan. We will meet up with her in a few days.

Weather has been frustrating!! We often get great views in the morning, only to see cloud and snow come in late morning and cover the mountains. We are hoping for a good morning tomorrow for our KP day. It's going to be 50/50. Snowing outside as I write.

Sorry for lack of updates. Will post a full update from Namche in a few days.

Near Ghorak Shep. Porter Kunsar brings us up a hot tea.

18 Comments

Jannine link

29/2/2016 09:28:15 pm

Hi Anand (and team) Glad to hear everyone is ok. Stay safe and warm!!! Certainly an adventure!!! Kids say hi and they love you!! We are all so proud!!

David G

29/2/2016 10:43:51 pm

Hi Janine. Anand is snoozing around the fire right now. It's a pleasant 10 degrees inside the lodge room, but around minus 5 outside..!! The bedrooms are around minus 2. It will drop to around minus 12 tonight..! This is the toughest night of the trip. Anand is trekking well and sticking to his own comfortable pace.

Grace

29/2/2016 10:00:41 pm

So good to hear that you are all well and safe. Enjoy the experience. You will have a lot to talk about. Take care.

29/2/2016 11:39:40 pm

Thanks Grace

Jenny

29/2/2016 10:03:33 pm

Good luck for tomorrow, hope you get good weather! See you all in a couple of days ciao Jenny :)

29/2/2016 10:37:43 pm

Hi Jen. Trust you are safely back in Namche

jenny

1/3/2016 03:10:06 pm

Hi David yes back in Namche, been thinking of you all this morning hope you make it up to K.P.and Krystal starts to feel better coming down .will check the blog tonight or tomorrow morning...safe trekking coming down..take care all..ciao Jenny J

Treelessgeorge

29/2/2016 10:38:19 pm

Good luck guy's, i hope the weather is kind to you all tomorrow. The view is amazing and very rewarding. Already wishing i was back there with you... ps: the scenery looks much better with the white stuff around... missed it last month. Look forward to catching up when you are all back.

29/2/2016 11:50:59 pm

This you Dave? Cheers

Ram Thapa link

29/2/2016 10:44:30 pm

Dear David Sir

Can you give me the return date of kathmandu from lukla and also if you need Van please let me know

29/2/2016 11:42:25 pm

Ram. Due to fly out of Lukla on Friday. Likely to need a van, although not sure for how many. Drop by and see me on Friday say around 5pm

wine link

1/3/2016 09:24:34 am

Good luck on you push to KP today. I hope you achieve that goal and have a safe journey back to Lukla. Any sign of the infamous Nima, Dave?

Bill

1/3/2016 11:09:36 am

All aboard for the 3 day express departing shortly from Gorak Shep to Lukla via Kala Patthar, stopping at Periche & Namche. Enjoy the ride, its all down hill from here (not)!!!

Paulene

1/3/2016 02:17:29 pm

So proud of everyone......don't forget to leave my lock of hair for Jenny R Des.

Ray

1/3/2016 03:25:44 pm

Great effort guys
I wish you well for you climb up KP.

1/3/2016 05:00:29 pm

Congrats to everyone....looks amazing

Ixus

2/3/2016 10:56:54 pm

Wow !! That Photo is beautiful. Bet you enjoyed that stop!

christine hennigan

5/3/2016 01:30:50 am

sensational photo at Horan shep

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