Category Archives: Everest

Everest 2013 | Well deserved rest

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Oliver arrived safely in Camp 2 at midday today. He was extremely exhausted and went straight to sleep. Reyno will spend the night at the South Col. The weather forecast shows increased winds on the proposed summit day, the 20th, … Continue reading →

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Everest 2013 | Summit news!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

We have just heard that Reyno Skar summitted Everest along with Sherpa Nima Gyalgen this morning at 7.30 am local time. Congratulations to them! Sadly, Oliver Thomas made the decision to turn at The Balcony, complaining of excessive cold. They … Continue reading →

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Everest 2013 | Camp 2

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Adventures Global are on another Everest summit attempt, from the South side. All has been going well, and some of the team are at Camp 2. Wednesday, 15 May: While Ronnie and Georgina made their way back to Base Camp … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Farewell at Rum Doodles

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

On Saturday, the Adventures Global team walked the last hour to Lukla in the rain. After hot showers, we met in the dining room for celebration drinks and a meal with our porters and guides. We thanked them for their … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Down to Periche

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Today the team headed down to the village of Periche at 4240 metres. If possible, they’ll visit the Himalayan Rescue Association’s Trekker’s Aid Post.

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EBC 2012 | A trip up Kala Pattar

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

After getting up at the early hour of 5 this morning, the team left for Kala Pattar by 6. It had snowed overnight, so it was cold to start off with, but the views were incredible. Watching the sun rise … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Easter in Gorak Shep

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Soon after breakfast yesterday, the team left Dingboche and made our way to Dukla. It was a beautifully clear day and the surrounding mountains were covered with snow. We stopped for tea in Dukla and then climbed up the steep … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Off to Lobuche

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Todays trek takes the team through farmlands and meadows and the village of Duglha at 4620 metres. After climbing up to a viewpoint boasting some stone memorials to perished climbers, the trail drops and follows the valley to Lobuche. The … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Dingboche

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Today the team take a little break, taking the opportunity to get in a short acclimatisation walk and some all-important laundry! Tomorrow they head into the upper reaches of the Khumbu Valley. Base Camp is looming closer as the excitement … Continue reading →

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EBC 2012 | Report from Tengboche

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Yesterday, as the team trekked to Tengboche, it was cloudy and cold all the way. It started snowing soon after we arrived but it soon cleared and the sun came out. The views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest were … Continue reading →

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