November 12, 2022Start: Thagnak 4686m (15,370ft)Via: Cho La Pass 5370m (17,614ft)Stop: Dzongla 4830m (15,846ft)Distance: 7km (4.3 miles) It is a long, rough night. If I do sleep, it is infrequent. Caspar has trouble sleeping too and we both feel like we can’t breath. Caspar opens the door to our room in an attempt to get … More Day 9: Still I Rise To Cho La Pass

November 9, 2022Start: Machhermo 4470m (14,662ft)Stop: Goyko 4790m (15,711ft)Distance: 7km (4.3 miles) After getting up for the bathroom, I rub my feet until the warmth starts to return. My sleep is so-so because my feet are cold for half the night. Clearly, my fleece socks and down booties aren’t doing the trick. I try taking … More Day 6: Gokyo Bubbles

November 7, 2022 Start: Namche Bazaar 3440m (11,284ft)Stop: Dole 4100m (13,448ft)12km (7.4 miles) Breakfast at 7am and departure just after 8am. Our porters, which we still haven’t formally met, are outside preparing our bags for transport. We say hi to each other but they do not speak enough English for us to have a conversation. … More Day 4: Climb It Once, Climb It Twice