November 23 - Approach Day

< Newer | Older > Sun, 11/23/2008 - 15:27 — pps

Gary looking up at EverestToday we climb to Lobuche, at 16,000 feet our highest camp and our base for Kala Patar and EBC.  We are somewhat queasy still so it is a challenge.  We are preparing for a tough hike tomorrow and our climax.

Sorry about lack of some pics or posts.  The satellites can not always be reached and when it does it only holds for a short time.  These are all sent from a palm pilot with tapped in letters then attached to a satellite phone.  Those are solar charged daily when there is time and sun. To post often means bundling up to go find a high spot in the dark, standing in a frigid wind below freezing, and then waiting for a satellite.  Computers don't work at altitude, there is no electricity  and the sun is only in the valley for few hours.  Ah, life in the mountains.  So it is very special each time we can get messages.

Wish us good trekking for tomorrow.

Messages

Hi Lisa

Gail H. Wolf — Sun, 11/23/2008 - 15:48

I just went on a site that showed pictures of the villages, the people, the Yaks,
the beautiful lakes, the trails, mountains, etc. It is truly awesome and so unbelievably beautiful!! Heard your audio this morning and you sound great.
Dick sends hs best and hopes you remember to bring him some Yak dung.
Much love, Mom

Lisa

Gail H. Wolf — Sun, 11/23/2008 - 16:18

Hi
This is Dick, not Gail. I've been keeping up and am in awe of your trip, I've spoken to many people I am in contact with (nurses, PT's, doctors etc.; are there other types?) about your amazing journey. What a memory to have. Keep up the good effort. Have a great Thanksgiving wherever you are.
Thinking of you every day. Dick

Hi Mom

Manzler — Sun, 11/23/2008 - 16:35

Oh my god, that does NOT sound like you mom...hah you sound good though and its great to hear you! I can just imagine the wonderful time your having. I think about you every day and where you must be on the mountain, and what your seeing. Im so proud of you..keep it up! Lots of love, Mel

Hi Lisa

M-Q-U. — Sun, 11/23/2008 - 20:07

I just heard you and read about your 6 mile hike today. How exciting for you to be approaching the climax!! I wonder has it come too soon or has it seemed like a long haul. Sounds like an adventure every day. You have worked so hard. How are you doing with the cold? I have been thinking about that for you. Jay and I are running the Turkey Trot on Thursday. You will be with us in spirit. Enjoy the view from you highest point. Take a picture. Love you Maureen

Yahoo

stevenusafrench — Sun, 11/23/2008 - 22:34

Congrats to all...looks like the weather has been fantastic..thought of you today as we have been skiing on snow for two days now!!! Enjoy the next few days..and my prayer flags are sending good prayers your way!!

Chris

JEMStager — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 00:39

So glad to hear you are adjusting to the altitude. And if Rick snores, don't threaten his tent ;-) Good luck tomorrow on the last leg of your climb.
Carroll

Lisa - HI!

Kennlaff@comcast.net — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 02:15

So great hearing your voice today. We're thinking of you all now at your highest camp and wish you all the best - each mountain step and breath of the way to EBC and back. Be well. Be warm. Hugs form CT.. Betsy and June.

Christopher

JEMStager — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 03:05

Hi Chris, Thinking of you today and praying you have a successful climb to EBC. All my love, MOM

Hi LIs

artatgyc — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 03:33

You certainly are experiencing the adventure of a lifetime! (my baby never ceases
to amaze me). Hope that your most difficult day is a success.
We constantly think of you and miss you. Things are fine here and Mel is doing great.
Much love and good wishes,
Dad and Aline

Hi Lis

Gail H. Wolf — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 12:54

It must be great to have bright sunshine even though it's so cold. Went to a website that was like your trek and saw the most fabulous pictures of all the trails, mountains, monastaries, villages, people, etc. Stay healthy & warm.
Love you and miss you. Mom

Hi Maura and friends

tedreddy — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 15:48

Heard Gaylinn's commentary this morning. So happy you have successfully achieved your goal. Hope you will thaw out as you descend. Sounds pretty cold. Gongratulations to all. Absolutely fantastic journey! We have enjoyed following your daily trek. The big thing is to keep warm and stay well. Love to you and regards to your fellow hikers. Mom and Dad

We're at work thinking of you!

acetrace — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 16:42

Hey Chris...It's Tracy, Jesse and Sharon. We are at work, missing you and wishing you well on your tough climb today. Hope you are keeping warm and safe and having an amazing time. Anxiously awaiting your return. Love, us
p.s. we all dig the mohawk!

Chris

Heracles — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 18:34

We are proud of you! The poets say that the trip is worth more than the destination. You tell us whether that is true when you came back. Be safe.
HG