… with my kick-ass Sherpa climbing partner Ang Gelu…!

No proper internet connection in EBC means I have to endure tough weather whilst updating my blog from the “3G rock” halfway between EBC and nearest village Gorak Shep…!

Fixing the crampon straps… Making sure all equipment is 100% functional and optimal for the mountain!

We are strategically located close to the Khumbu Ice Fall…

Now enjoying a few rest days before we start our acclimatization program higher up the mountain…

… who also gave us a signed card to show Chomolungma (Everest in Sherpa/Tibetan language), to request permission to summit (with the Lama’s blessing)

Now I should be ready for the Big Mountain…!

Nice view of Amadablam and Lhotse, in Kyangjuma, heading towards Tengboche monastery and then Pangboche where we will spend the night…

It’s even more beautiful here springtime compared to December…

… I think I finally figured out how to get the commenting function functional again in WordPress… Click on “Leave a reply” to comment on different posts.

Tomorrow morning we are leaving Namche Bazar and continuing the trek up towards EBC.

Great news! The dZi Foundation has been approved as a UK registered charity. The UK Virgin Giving page will be set up soon. We will keep you posted. UK donors who already know that they plan to donate can email Jim@dzifoundation.org to register and then get a notification when the site is up. (Do not donate via the dZi (US) site, as this will not provide Gift Aid (+25% tax benefits) for dZi.

Greetings from Phakding, where we are now starting day 2 of the trek to our new home: EBC

We survived the somewhat scary flight to Lukla 2,850m. Pic of airstrip attached… Not sure if landing or taking off is worse! Now starting our 10 day trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) – our new home for at least 6 weeks!

… Seems the feature for people to comment on my postings has been disabled – will see if I can fix that soon, whilst we’re on the trek, to make it a bit more interactive forum…