ryaku Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 can't wait to read and see more, thanks so much for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Truly riveting F! Really enjoying this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Too bad you weren't summiting that day. Looks like great weather from afar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 How many miles is it between these villages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hang on...10 past 10 on that watch...are you trying to pass it off as gen That village of Phunki, would that be pronounced 'Funky'? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 It has been a real treat to log in each day and read this riveting thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 holy crap...i need to spend more time here lately...definitely will now... F - awesome sharing...an awesome adventure...sooooo - many questions...here's a couple: 1) did you pack and carry what you needed from the beginning to base camp...and more supplies/clothes/etc meets you at base camp?...2) how many miles is the hike from the beginning to base camp...3) batteries?...how many for the trek and/or how are you charging them for the camera...4) is your summit at the beginning, middle or end of the season? - doesn't appear to be that many climbers in your pix... thanks again, my friend...glad you're safe and sound...R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hike too F'ing cool. Thanks for taking us along with you via pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 that Corum looks sweet! tempted to go one dammit! just when you think you have your addiction under control..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 holy crap...i need to spend more time here lately...definitely will now... F - awesome sharing...an awesome adventure...sooooo - many questions...here's a couple: 1) did you pack and carry what you needed from the beginning to base camp...and more supplies/clothes/etc meets you at base camp?...2) how many miles is the hike from the beginning to base camp...3) batteries?...how many for the trek and/or how are you charging them for the camera...4) is your summit at the beginning, middle or end of the season? - doesn't appear to be that many climbers in your pix... thanks again, my friend...glad you're safe and sound...R Hey R! - all the heavy gears were brought up to EBC ahead of us - I carried my daily supplies of snacks, 3 liters of water and my rain gear just in case (about 20 lbs) and the rest of my gear are carried by my Sherpa. - Lukla Village to EBC is 38.6 miles - I have two headlamps, one as backup and 2 sets of spare triple As; I use a multi battery pack/grip for the Nikon D90 with 2 spares, and one spare battery for the Nikon AW100, which is an amazing camera by itself. I used it 90% on the trail and only used two fully charge batteries and I think I took about 800+ shots. Never had to re-charge the D90 and the only time I used it was at Namche Bazaar and Tengboche. - I started at the very early part of the climbing season.......Mid March. Usually, EBC gets crowded and busy my April. and for the member who wanted to know what lens I used with the D90, I only use one on trips/hikes like this: 18-70MM AF-S Nikkor Lens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Day eight: last night was another friggin cold night. Damn......been feeling sick too, starting to have severe stomach pain.....like a knife is being run thru my upper gut, not a very good sign. Didn't eat dinner last night. Woke up with a little bit of a headache.....had breakfast of black tea, toast and boiled egg. Went back to bed...... Feeling a little better at lunch time.....had another black tea and two boiled eggs.....went for a short hike around the village after.... and then just crashed the whole day.........stomach pain came back....... Eklal woke me up at dinner time......but my appetite is completely kaput! He suggested for me to have at least some garlic soup and toast..... Goodnight....................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hmm a harsh turn of events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 F: As someone often cursed with severe stomach pains, I can sympathize. I'd hate to be so far away from the Home Toilet™ when that happened! It's been a fantastic read so far, and I love how your pictures make your experience so immediately real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Day Nine: Another cold night......sicker.....didn't eat dinner last night......barely finished my toast and eggs this morning.....but packed and ready to go......off to Luboche today, another tough hiking day, close to 2000ft altitude gain.....6-7 hours of slugging climb. Lesley, my hiking companion from UK/Kenya......decided to end her climb....felt so bad for her, but she just lost it.......our last breakfast together: .......and off we go, just me Eklal (my guide) and Sherpa Ramjin ......and encountered yak traffic right away : Lunch break at Dughla: None for me though....just water with Gatorade powder, my taste buds turned to mush....everything takes like the sole of my boots..... I have to push myself mentally now.....my energy is almost zapped.....but then seeing this sherpa on the way up: revives me a little...... Just keep on pushing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Wow! A tale of human endurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 So once you are done climbing, you have to all this again in reverse order to go back to the civilization!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 So once you are done climbing, you have to all this again in reverse order to go back to the civilization!!!!!!! that's why i believe more people die on the way down than up... @F --> why did the woman climbing with you call it quits?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Wow. This is getting tough. Can't wait to keep reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Couldnt get thru this without a jug of Vodka. Your the man bro. This is one great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grew Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I"m riveted. Thanks for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Wow! What an amazing journey! Keep on going!! I saw that show on that runway that Ken mentioned, that's a hairy-looking landing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 One word...EPIC. not a trip for the faint of heart. Much respect ....much respect Indeed. "Godspeed" F Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks guys!!! that's why i believe more people die on the way down than up... @F --> why did the woman climbing with you call it quits?... The trail was just too much for and she was really struggling and holding us back......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Keep going F! My thoughts are with U. Godspeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Amazing journey, F!!! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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