Closer to Everest

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Chris, Rocky, Denise and Paul on route high to EverestDATE: 9/12/07
LOCATION: The great Rongbuk Valley, 9 miles from Everest
EVENT: Trekking at over 16,000 feet in high dry Alpine Valleys

Hello to Hoehn family and friends:
Hiking here in Tibet. Weather all over the place, frost on the tents this morning now it is 80F! Adjusting to altitude well and hiking strong. Interacting with a lot of the Tibetian nomads. Hiked thru a Yak herd today. Had to rig a rope for a stream crossing today. Tomorrow we enter a new pass and will see Everest! The day after that Base Camp.
Every day produces a new and unexpected adventure to test our wits.
Would love to write more but limited by satellite transmission.
See you all soon,
Kevin

Messages

Looking Good

debe — Wed, 09/12/2007 - 11:24

You guys are looking good! What an amazing journey. Love ya Chris - d
Hey Rick - next trip, an IMAX camera! (these updates are really fun for all of us back home - thanks)

yo Bro

stevenusafrench — Wed, 09/12/2007 - 14:55

Namaste, I am listening to the messages and wishing I was there....I am thinking about you guys every day...Tell chris and paul and the gang I wish them well...see ya soon!!

Just joined you

Downshifter — Wed, 09/12/2007 - 19:48

Hey Rick, Kirk here - just joining the trip and will be enjoying the view from here.

Well wishes to you and your team - peace

sojealousicantstandit,
Kirk

Karen Mesolella

chrismesolella — Wed, 09/12/2007 - 23:50

Looks like you're almost to the base camp. Hope the altitude is treating you well. We're looking forward to your return.
Love,
Chris, Vicky and Ricky

Keep on trekking

Mcohen — Thu, 09/13/2007 - 00:39

You are so lucky to experience all that you have. Hope I can follow in your footsteps some day and actually see the great peak of Everest. Stay strong ( in spirit not in odor) and share your stories with us at the reunion in November. Thanks for sending us photos and audio so we can drool over your trip.

Melissa

dad!

sch2364 — Thu, 09/13/2007 - 03:12

hey not sure if you will get this!
hope all is going well!!
be safe!
pictures are amazing!!!

love
cathy!!

Hi Irene,Danielle,Rick,and

millsd — Thu, 09/13/2007 - 13:52

Hi Irene,Danielle,Rick,and Company,
It is so awesome that you guys can actully see Mt. Everest....I am truly jealous and wish I was there.I know that it will be hard to leave such a beautiful place and you reentry back into this world will most likey be a difficult one such as it can be after such a journey.Have a safe end of to your incredible journey.
Dana

Hi Moums!

Kutchukian — Fri, 09/14/2007 - 00:48

Hi Moums, I miss you, and I hope your knees are feeling good. We have been following your trip each day. This one tops them all! (no pun intended) Hope you had a great day. Did you see some people depart or return from the summit? I love you. When you get back to your e-mail I will have sent you a picture of Peter with dreadlocks... Carol

Congratulations to all!

nhornick — Fri, 09/14/2007 - 00:58

What a fantastic accomplishment!
Take lots of pictures and enjoy the experience. Hope you are keeping Rocky warm and well fed! Lots of love, Nicole