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2018 Everest Base Camp - BLOG

Sun 4th Feb. 2nd acclimatization day. Ready for Lobuche...

4/2/2018

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The white yaks are worth more than the black yaks
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Drink stop half way up to Chukung
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Popcorn at 4730mts
Today was another sleep in until breakfast at 7.45 and we then started our acclimatization walk up to Chukung at 4730 meters. Although not overly steep it’s a gradual climb that still sends the heart rate racing at this altitude. Island Peak was constantly in view and I sometimes asked myself how I got to the summit when just the slightest hill sends lactic acid through the legs.
We arrived in Chukung after 2 hours twenty minutes. A little too early for lunch but we all felt like we needed something. Popcorn seemed popular....yes popcorn at 4730 meters. Along with this we were sitting in a courtyard protected by the wind. Matt managed a quick phone call to home to say hello to the family. Meanwhile everyone else was soaking up the warmth of the sun and trying to stay awake. David has informed us the forecast could turn bad next week. I keep thinking we can’t keep getting weather like this. It’s got to end soon. There were even a couple of T-shirts on display, something that should have long been packed at the bottom of our trek bags. We just need it to hold out for two more days.
We have decided if we get to Gorak Shep in two days time and the weather is good we will attempt Kalar Patar that afternoon, instead of running the risk of the weather turning overnight.
​Next update from lobuche if we have a carrier or WiFi.
8 Comments
David G
4/2/2018 10:03:21 pm

Go team. Onward to Lobuche tomorrow. Forecast for Tue and Wed is "Patchy snow showers"..! I'm crossing "everything" that this will be very light or restricted to night, and that you get a good morning.

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Sue
4/2/2018 10:42:06 pm

Cross everything hard.

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John G
5/2/2018 12:37:17 am

If you are all feeling strong at GS, highly recommend going up after some lunch, especially if the weather is good. We did it last year and had the best views, were as the group that decided to do it in the following morning, only one got up due to extreme cold weather.

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David G
5/2/2018 07:16:54 pm

Agree, and I think they’re strong enough to do it. Just hoping they get a good afternoon.

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Sue
6/2/2018 10:00:13 pm

With the predicted weather, that’s the plan John.

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Michelle
5/2/2018 05:51:28 am

Keep going Trekkers. Let's hope the weather plays out well for you all and you reach KP. Good luck, stay warm and I still envy you all. One day soon I will get there too.

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David G
5/2/2018 07:18:36 pm

Has been very cold up there Michelle..! Minus 20 some nights.

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Sue
6/2/2018 10:01:47 pm

That temp sounds about right. Thanks for the well wishes michelle, unfortunately the weather wasn’t in our favour.

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