Ronin Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Your posts are so inspiring, that the wife and I, and two others did a snow laden 12er last weekend in prep for 14er adventures out here in the Rockies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Your posts are so inspiring, that the wife and I, and two others did a snow laden 12er last weekend in prep for 14er adventures out here in the Rockies. Hey P! Glad to hear your doing a 14er......which one? Not Pikes Peak....on wheels Just kidding.....I climb PP and took the train down. The collegiates should be easy and Bierstadt is close (like you don't know......) Can't wait to hear when..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 This is awesome F! I am really enjoying your account so far. Love the pictures too. Can't wait for the next installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Jesus, what a great read!!!!! Thank so much for bring us into your journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Great blog!! Thanks for bringing us along this amazing hike!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks so much for your detailed insight, great read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 So, what does your avatar and screen name mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 So, what does your avatar and screen name mean? My Avatar are my Hiking gear....boots, rain coat, backpack and Leki sticks! Screen name is self explanatory........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 F, I'm proud to know you! They would have planted me on about day two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Speachless. What an experience. Good on you for making it happen. Must of us only dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 F, I'm proud to know you! They would have planted me on about day two... Thanks J.....you're always there for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Inspirational stuff mate, I really have to do this in my lifetime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Like Jmb..I would have been toast early on. Very informative and inspiring Hike! Thanks for all these pictures and sharing your adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Day six: after the rest at Namchee and some hot showers......I feel rejuvinated! We started our trek today for Tyengboche, a village in Khumjung in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal, located at 3,867 metres (12,687 ft)...... a fairly easy climb...... lots of flat areas and more CHortens along the trail... around lunch time, we stopped at the village of Phunki and had lunch there..... and started off around 1PM.... a nice view of Mt. Everest...it's to the left with the plume on it's right... some of the trails and the Khumbu range in the background....... .......and finally, Tengboche just around the corner... Since we got in a little early and I feel....not so tired, I explored around. In the village is an important Buddhist monastery, Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region. The structure was built in 1923. In 1934, it was destroyed by an earthquake but subsequently rebuilt. It was destroyed again by a fire in 1989, and again rebuilt with the help of Edmund Hilary and volunteers and the provision of foreign aid. Inside the Monastery: and a very helpful Monk, he worked with the Dalai Lama in India for 3 years before he transferred here at Tengboche. Tengboche has a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains, including the well-known peaks of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Tenzing Norgay, the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hilary was born in the area in the village of Thani and was once sent to Tengboche Monastery to be a monk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Guy! This is so cool! I'm on the edge of my seat reading through these! SO COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wow,my ADD usually gets to me after page 1 but this thread has had me glued. Awesome journey buddy,pics and story,fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 keep 'em comin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 so hey, how are the bathroom facilities up there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 WOW R...thank you so very much for allowing us to tag along with you on your awesome adventure. An adventure of a life time I might add. The pictures you have taken are trully stunning. What dedication commitment and a deep unyielding passion It must take to do something like this. Well done sir. Stay well my friend. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 You have become a real life hero to me ....... Go with God and return home safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Really getting into to this thread. Just watched Everest IMAX on Netflix. What an amazing feat for those who have made it and for those who have not. I never realized what a long process it is to get your body acclimated to the lack of oxygen. This is certainly not a day trip . Looking forward to more of your journey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafi717 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hike, what camera did you use on this trip? These are some fantastic photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 so hey, how are the bathroom facilities up there ? On some tea houses...not too bad: Along the trail, sometimes you could find a shack like this: with a hole on the floor and dry leaves to cover your..... worse comes to worst, you could always sneak around some rocks: You have become a real life hero to me ....... Go with God and return home safely. Thanks, Long time no hear my friend! Hike, what camera did you use on this trip? These are some fantastic photos. DSLR = Nikon D90 and an Outdoor/Water Camera = Nikon AW100 = the best outdoor camera I've used and I've had them all...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafi717 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I was pretty sure some of them where a DSLR. Which lenses did you choose to take along? I have a Canon 30d and still havent found a perfect way to store it during long hikes where it's both easily accesible not a weigh down. The AW100 really does look like a great piece, nikkor 28-140mm aperture higher than most standard DSLR lenses. Thanks to you might have found the new digital camera. Also could it be that Nikkon has taken Canon in the digital race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Day seven: It was freakin cold last night......and the cold water this morning didn't help either. I had my down sleeping bag, down sleeping jacket and 4 layers of clothes and it was still damn cold. I had an argument with my bladder twice early in the morning koz my brain refused to get up but my bladder thinks otherwise......and he always wins. I ended up using one of my water bottles as my pee cup rather than step outside to the toilet to pee! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...... Got up early @5:30AM to attend the Buddhist Service at the Monastery. It was very nice, solemn and very calming to the soul! Mostly a lot of readings and chanting by 4 monks. After the Service and breakfast, we're off by 8AM on the way to Dengboche....a 2250ft climb.....ohhhhhh Here's where we started: Off we go: Another bridge to cross: It's past Ten..... More Stupa..... and more mountains: and Everest is beckoning: more trails...... and....finally, village of Dengboche....where acclimatizing here for two days: some baby yaks to greet us: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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