by Martin | Apr 19, 2017 | Mount Everest 2017
Today a small hike to a hill at 6090m (and yes: the Sherpas call it a hill). Very though but better as expected. 4hours getting up – considering this is about the same as Huayna Potosi which took 5.5 hours. I think I’m fit enough. For any “regular...
by Martin | Apr 18, 2017 | Mount Everest 2017
Today we had our Puja. A Lama (priest) came to our camp and Sherpas and clients were receiving blessings. As anyone who knows me understands that I’m not that much into religion, this was actually a very nice ceremony! (And with this mountain, I should consider...
by Martin | Apr 15, 2017 | Mount Everest 2017
Getting used to living here. Some extremes: Thursday night: -13°C in the tent Friday: +34°C in the tent (sun shining) Friday night: snowing (I’m now using the „big -40° sleeping bag“) Difficulties: with the -20° sleeping bag sometimes too cold with the -40°...
by Martin | Apr 13, 2017 | Mount Everest 2017
Today we arrived at Everest Base Camp (China). We are one of the first and it is quite empty so far. We arrived before our gear so we and our Sherpa’s had to wait a bit. Our Sherpas are so awesome – really great guys! It is way more comfortable than I thought it...
by Martin | Apr 12, 2017 | Mount Everest 2017
Yesterday we drove from Xigatse to New Tingri. Again quite a long drive. In the morning we first tried to get more SIM cards for the other group members, and as Daniel and I were successful at last with SIM cards from both, China Telecom (which needs China devices,...
