November 4, 2022Start: Kathmandu 1324m (4343ft)Via: Lukla 2860m (9381ft)Stop: Phakding 2610m (8561ft)Distance: 8km (5miles) After a couple hours of sleep the alarm goes off at 3:30am. 10 minute snooze and then it’s time for the last hot shower in the next two weeks. We’re out front in the dark for our pickup by 4:30am. The … More Day 1: Dropping Into Lukla
November 3, 2022Kathmandu We sleep in before enjoying a yummy, leisurely breakfast in Hotel Butsugen’s outdoor patio. We take a short walk through the Hyatt’s back entrance to visit their atm. I withdraw Nepalese rupees for the guide and porter tips. For a few hours, I sort my gear into my duffel bag and backpack. … More Kathmandu Zero: Pack And Weigh
November 2, 2022Kathmandu, Nepal The early start is a bit rough. We have to get up, shower, eat breakfast and get over to the Hyatt Regency by 9am. Caspar and I and fellow group member Silke are staying at Hotel Butsugen, which is only a stone’s throw away from the Hyatt. We use a very … More Kathmandu City Tour: Monkey Temple, Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa
October 30 – November 1 2022 This is maybe the first time I’ve ever flown out of Arcata in the middle of the day which I have to say is pretty darn nice. Sure beats the 4am wakeup for the morning flight. Despite pockets of fog upon arrival at the airport, departure is clear skies … More The 36 Hour Travel Day
Post-trip GEAR REVIEW 15KG WEIGHT LIMIT *took to Nepal but had to cut due to weight limit#things I took on the trek but didn’t need/use marmot long hauler duffel bag – large zpacks arc blast 52L pack zpacks 0F wide long bag with draft tube*thermarest xtherm long foam sit pad *gossamer gear 1/8″ pad toilet kit: (snow stake, tp, hand … More Gokyo – Cho La Pass – Everest Base Camp Gear List
Copied from Peak Planet’s 10 Day Lemosho Route Description Rewritten from actual experiences for dates: January 13 – 22, 2019 DAY 1 Peak Planet: Try to arrive at your lodge in Moshi before 3 PM the day before your climb. With prior arrangement, an airport pick-up to your lodge is available from Kilimanjaro International Airport … More The Abbreviated Story – Peak Planet 10 Day Lemosho Route Itinerary Rewrite
January 24, 2019Start: Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater RimStop: Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight back to the United States Up before 6am for 6:30am breakfast. I pay my tab and Eli and I are on our way. We quickly descend into the vast crater with long views in all directions. We spot an Augur buzzard perched … More Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater
January 23, 2019Start: MoshiStop: Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater Rim 5am comes way too soon. My knee forces me to move slowly but I’m ready for breakfast by 6:30am. I order scrambled eggs which take 20 minutes to arrive. Now I’m late for my 7am pick-up. My driver/guide is Eliamini and we head out for our … More Tanzania: The Elephants Of Tarangire
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