EBC – Gorak Shep to Base Camp (5300m)
Today is the day! Everyone will be feeling the affects of the sub zero temperatures and thin air but will feel exhilarated to finally reach the base of Chomolungma – Mother Goddess of the World as Mt Everest is known to Tibetan Buddhists. At this level, there is only 50% of the oxygen at sea level. It will be like functioning on one lung. The attractive 7000m peak of Pumori will dwarf their trek to BC. In the first hour of hiking, all they see (besides the towering peaks on either side) is a sign which says they’re on their way to Base Camp. The group may hear the cracking of the moving glacier and the roar of avalanches thundering down the surrounding high peaks. Then the moment arrives and suddenly Everest opens up and tiny mutli-coloured dots representing Base Camp tents appear. All the peaks – Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, AmaDablam can be seen from this vantage point.
Once they reach Base Camp, the crew will hopefully get to enjoy the most delicious and most expensive hot apple pie in the world at the Everest Bakery. And for those who are feeling energetic enough, Sean will take a walk through the camp, which includes standing at the edge of the notorious Khumbu Icefall, passing by the campsites of expeditions from all over the world who are attempting to summit and perhaps meeting the Ice fall doctors – the unsung heroes of Mt Everest.
It’s an experience of a life-time to be there and very moving…
Arriving at Base Camp
Glacier ice
Mt Everest (from Kala Patthar)
View from Kala Patthar
Avalance
Surrounding peaks
Khumbu glacier
Hi Steve and Debbie
Have been following your trek and it seems like such an experience. Just want to wish Steve a very happy birthday for tomorrow. Enjoy. Julie
I AM SURE THAT BY THE TIME i FINISH TYPING THIS YOU WILL BE STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MIGHTY MOUNTAIN. WELL DONE YOU ARE ALL AMAZING. HOPE YOU ENJOY THE HOT APPLE PIE AND THE VIBE UP THERE. WE ARE SO SO PROUD OF YOU ALL. FARNKIE AND JERRY RAWLINSON ( MICHELLE’S GIZZIES!)
Absolutely amazing. I can only reiterate what Frankie said.We are with you in mind and in spirit and trust that your experience will in fact exceed your expectations by far. Enjoy every moment. And Marthinus and Michelle – REMEMBER……..WE ARE WATCHING YOU!
Hey Vern and Kels, hope you guys feel like you could go further up!! It must be a breathtaking site, all those Big Mommas in a row. Enjoy the apple pie and go carefully. Makorokoto, well done, congratulations and a huge HUG and kisses. Lots of love and energy, Paul, Ran and KryssieXXX
M&M – Way to go! So happy for you guys (and jealous)!
Thinking of you heaps and checking the blog everyday! Love from us and the kiddies!
M&M
We are so happy for you guys (and jealous)! Good luck with your knees on the walk down. Thinking of you heaps and checking out the blog everyday. Big Love N&C and the kiddies
Kels and Nix – Awe inspiring girls. You are both amazing, such personal achievements – is there ice cream with the apple pie??
PS forgot to say eyes are leaking – Jen
Kels and Nix – How fantastic! Been thinking about you every step of the way and so very very proud of you. And Kels, yes maybe a threesome, next time! Well done to you all. Loads of love Sez (also with Jen’s leaking eyes!) and new Teenager Jack and Carole and Paul xxxxxx
So are mine! Well done girls, we are all so proud
Hallo M&M,
because my English is not the best, I will write in German. Maybe you can find someone in the mountains, who can translate
Wir hoffen, Euch geht es gut und die Nachricht kommt bei Euch an. Blicke das System hier noch nicht so ganz, habe deshalb auf der Seite geschrieben, wo auch Jan und Elize geschrieben haben.
Wünschen Euch alles Gute und vor allem Gesundheit.
Die Lallers aus Leutenbach
Well done Nikki and Kelly – you have done fantastically well! Our kids are very excited and proud of you! Thanks for the Easter goodies which arrived!!!
Well done Dani and Peter! we are all very proud of you.
Love from Alex and Juanita xxx