Up to Lobuche    11 April 2005
Greetings from Lobuche (4910m) where we will spend the next two days in the comforts of a well provisioned tea house, the Eco Lodge. Our 500m climb today offered vistas of Makalu, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Nu

Resting at Dingboche    10 April 2005
Today was a welcome rest day in the sunny town of Dingboche (4410m). Situated near the junction of two large rivers, the Imja Khola and the Lobuche khola, Dingboche offers a fantastic panorama of a m

To Dingboche    9 April 2005
Up we go...
Today's walk was rather pleasant considering the mountains we were viewing, and the overall climate, people are handling the altitude nicely.
Today saw a bit of a shift in the

Deboche    8 April 2005
After a very comfortable night and delicious breakfast at the Khumjung Lodge the group set off under a clear blue sky for Deboche. We were once again blessed with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Tha

To Khumjung    7 April 2005
Namaste!

This morning folks were highly motivated to be on the move to Khumjung, a picturesque Sherpa town 300m above Namche, where we are spending the night. Our departure from Namche was un

Rest day fun    6 April 2005
Aaah, a day of rest is always a welcome addition to any trek. A chance to wash up, rest up, and take in the sights.
As you can see by the photo, a few of the crew were busy stocking up on good kar

Enjoying Namche    5 April 2005
Welcome one and all to the greatest show on earth! The Adventure Consultants team has reached Namche Baazar, the county seat of the Sherpa culture. Today's climb proved long and tiring for some fo

Lukla bound, then on to Phakding    4 April 2005
Hi folks, a report just in from our Everest 2005 team is that they have reached Lukla, it's a lovely day with great views had from the flight and the trek towards Everest Base Camp has begun! The