Last Time in Nepal !

Some shots of our last trip to Nepal in 2009 with the Warby Ghost Riders - this time it's just the two of us and a guide !

Trekking Schedule

Arrive Kathmandu Nov 4

Nov 6 Drive to Shivalaya (10 hrs) - (1770m altitude)

Nov 7 Trek to Bhandar(2190m).Durali la pass(2700m) (6 hrs)

Nov 8 Trek to Sete(2500m) (7 hrs)

Nov 9 Trek to Junbesi(2680m).Lamjura la pass(3530m) (8 hrs)

Nov 10 Trek to Nunthala(2330m).Taksindhu pass(3070m) (8-9 hrs)

Nov 11 Trek to Bupsa(2240m) (6 hrs)

Non 12 Trek to Surkhe(2290m) (7 hrs)

Nov 13 Trek to Manju(2840m) (6 hrs)

Nov 14 Trek to Namche(3440m) (4hrs)

Nov 15 Acclimatise day at Namche - Everest view hotel (3800m) 

Nov 16 Trek to Phortse(3810m) (5hrs)

Nov 17 Trek to Dingbuche(4410m) (6hrs)

Nov 18 Acclimatise day at Dingbuche,

Nov 19 Trek to Lobuche(4910m)(5hrs)

Nov 20 Trek to Gorakshep(5140m).Have early lunch and go to Everest Base                                      Camp(5370m) and back to Gorakshep(9hrs)

Nov 21 Climb Kalapathar(5545m) in the morning,back to Gorakshep and trek back                                 to Lobuche

Nov 22 Trek to Tangboche(3860m)(7hrs)

Nov 23 Trek to Namche(5hrs)

Nov 24 Trek to Phakding(4hrs)

Nov 25 Trek to Lukla(4hrs)

Nov 26 Fly to Kathmandu

Michael

Michael - 

Having seen Everest close up and personal from Tibet in 2010 (having cycled) one can't help but feel in awe in it's presence - to be able to share that experience this time by trekking in with Monika is nothing short of amazing with some character building and "relationship challenging"moments likely to be found along the way !

The 21 day trek from Jiri pretty much follows the original Hillary Everest route to base camp and will give us the opportunity to experience Nepalese village life before we take on the more arduous altitude based trekking routes.

I've watched with pride as Monika has prepared for the past few months trying to find time from her busy work regime to get fit. She knows it will be tough but also knows that the experience will be life "value adding" as it's all too easy to stay in that comfortable lounge chair! The fact that she is doing this also for two great causes will make those challenging moments all worthwhile !      

Monika

Monika -

Wow - it's only a few days before I head off on what should be an amazing "out of my comfort zone" adventure through some of the best scenery the world has to offer !

I have to admit I'm the most unlikely of adventurers @ age 50+ and not much of an "outdoorsy" person  - but I do have a helpful streak of stubbornness so when anyone reckons I can't do something it's a great motivator for me to prove them wrong as I did in 2011 when I cycled over 2,000 kms from one end of the UK to the other in aid of Parkinsons disease research !

This time my motivators come in the form of two great causes 1) Berwick Chase Primary School who are trying to fund an important lifesaving device (onsite defibrillator) and 2) Kids Help Line that provide a fantastic free counselling service for young people aged 5-25!

http://www.kidshelp.com.au/

My supportive team at Westpac Eden Rise reckon I'm mad for doing this (a little bit certainly helps) but I'm sure they'll also be cheering me along !

You can help me to make it through the "enduring moments" sure to come, by contributing a few dollars - either by pledging or contacting your local Westpac bank ! In the meantime watch this space as I try and keep you updated throughout the journey !