Link to the gear I took to Nepal If you have any questions about gear or are wondering about something that I didn’t talk about here, be sure to leave a comment or send me an email! First, here’s a list of everything that I took to Nepal but had to leave at the hotel … More Gokyo – Cho La Pass – Everest Base Camp Gear Review
In 2006 I had a complete thyroidectomy and suffered some parathyroid complications. Read more about my thyroid story HERE. Pea-sized parathyroid glands (two on each side of your thyroid) sit directly adjacent to the two thyroid lobes in your neck. Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood. Even small changes … More A Caution Story: Hypocalcemia and Diamox (Acetazolamide)
November 18, 2022Start: Lukla 2800m (9381ft)Via: Ramechhap 1416m (4646ft)Stop: Kathmandu 1324m (4343ft) The 4:20 wakeup is a bit rough given last night’s late repacking. After our slightly late 5am breakfast, each porter presents every client and Tiger with a white khata scarf. Bikram presents everyone with a red khata scarf and Dipak presents everyone with … More Day 15: Silent Five Hour Van Tour
November 17, 2022Start: Namche Bazaar 3440m (11,284ft)Via: Phakding 2610m (8,561ft)Stop: Lukla 2800m (9,381ft)Distance: 18km (11.2 miles) After the coldness of the past weeks, Namche Bazaar doesn’t feel that cold anymore. It’s almost in the realm of comfortable. Almost. We’re up by 5:30am for a long day of hiking back to Lukla. After a whole group … More Day 14: The Awe-Inspiring Khumbu Porters
November 16, 2022Start: Pheriche 4371m (14,340ft)Via: Tengboche 3867m (12,687ft)Stop: Namche Bazaar 3440m (11,284ft)Distance: 20km (12.5 miles) Last night I was all tucked in and asleep by 7:40pm. But descending deep into this valley has its consequences. All that pristine, cold, dense Himalayan air has settled in at Pheriche and it feels like our coldest night … More Day 13: Passing Tengboche
November 15, 2022Start: Gorak Shep 5164m (16,942ft)Via: Dughla 4620m (15,1547t)Stop: Pheriche 4371m (14,340ft)Distance: 12km (7.5miles) The electric blanket is incredible. Even though I turn it down to its lowest level, I’m almost too warm. But without a doubt I feel the most contented I have this whole trip. Despite all that contentment, Caspar and I … More Day 12: Glacial Yak Cooling Spa
November 14, 2022Start: Lobuche 4910m (16,105ft)Via: Gorak Shep 5164m (16,938ft)Via: Everest Base Camp 5364m (17,594ft)Stop: Gorak Shep 5164m (16,938ft)Distance: 13km (8 miles) Sleep is a little like a roller coaster ride. It seems like I’m sleeping well but I keep waking up because it sounds like every dog in Lobuche is barking and howling. And … More Day 11: Everest Base Camp Escapades
November 13, 2022Start: Dzongla 4830m (15,846ft)Stop: Lobuche 4910m (16,105ft)Distance: 6km (3.7 miles) As usual, we go to bed about 8pm. It feels like I actually get some deep sleep even though I do have periods of sleeplessness. I get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night for a little adventure. … More Day 10: Convergence
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
Journey Return 