On Higher Ground, Everest Base Camp Trek 2016, Photo Diary
In November 2016 Richard treked to Everest Base Camp to fulfil a lifetime ambition to see Mount Everest up close and visit the Himalaya. His trip only increased his admiration for those that go on to climb the World's highest peak, the epic landscape, and not least for the Nepalese people whose grace, industry and hospitality cannot be bettered. Ultimately the trip had a transformational effect, but that's a story for another day!
Below is a photo diary of the trek with over 100 photos and diary extracts. Scroll down to read on ...
PrefaceI can't recall when it started, this fascination with Everest. Perhaps it's memories of th...
First DaysSaturday 5th November: Kathmandu to Lukla, then onto Monjo (2,850m)Day one. The alarm g...
The Journey UpwardsTuesday 8th November: Namche Bazaar to Mende (3,700m)Day four. A favourite day...
Higher GroundSaturday 12th November: Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,576m)Day eight. A 6am start after no...
DescentWednesday 16th November, PM : Kalapatthar (5,545m) to Perchiche (4,280m) Day twelve (pm).D...
