Today was another slow start. We were going to Lobuche high camp, which was the same altitude as Everest base camp (approx. 5,300m asl). This would take us about 2 hours which may not seem long, but what determines our exertion for the day is not … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 24
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Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 23
My group of climbers, which included the 7 Chinese and 3 newly arrived trekkers, set off for Lobuche base camp today. As there was no rush, we got up at the usual time, had breakfast and then set about packing our heavier climbing gear for the … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 23
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 22
Today was a rest day for half the climbers, myself included. The other half would be going to Lobuche base camp a day earlier and climbing that mountain 24hrs before us. So today was a very typical day at Everest base camp. We were woken up at … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 22
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 21
After watching the disturbing documentary last night, where so many had died or been injured in the icefall, we all headed off to the foot of the icefall after breakfast. After walking through the main Everest base camp for half an hour we arrived … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 21
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 20
Today’s big event was the puja, – a Buddhist ceremony, which is very important for the Sherpa’s as moving up the mountain without it would mean bad luck. During this ceremony, which can take up to a couple of hours, a Lama usually from a local … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 20
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 19
Today was our first day training for the traverse of the icefall. The guides had set up an assault course near the camp, with all the necessary obstacles that we would need to practice before climbing to camp 1. I kitted up with my La Sportiva Evo … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 19
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 18
While we spend the next few weeks in base camp and the surrounding area acclimatizing to the altitude, the Sherpa’s and some climbers will set up ropes and ladders in the treacherous Khumbu Icefall. Seracs, crevasses and shifting blocks of ice make … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 18
Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 17
Today was our first day of organized physical exercise. Straight after breakfast, several climbers walked back down the valley for a long walk, but I didn’t see the point of walking back the way we came and so two of us decided to walk the half hour … [Read more...] about Falcon Oilfield Services Everest Expedition – Day 17