One day in the life of Wong Ting Sern…
Who says being a technical officer of an expedition is a “paid holiday” to somewhere exotic? Before you judge, think again …. My daily routine schedule is as follows – a) Wake up at 7:45am...
Our cooks!!
Without them, no expedition would survive that long in a desolate environment such as this Everest Base Camp (Tibet). They...
Beng Cheong does laundry
Laundry at high places Everest North Base Camp (5,300m)“Hey,.. Haven’t I seen you wearing this jacket for the whole of...
The loo!!
As part of the “infrastructure” support at Everest Base Camp (Rongbuk), the loos are pretty primitive but they serve a vital function. We have 3 of them, perched on a small outcrop of rocks that...
Having a shower
Showers? Beng Cheong in the shower tent, holding the portable shower set. The wooden plank on the ground prevent cold...
Getting high!
Q-Acclimatisation and High Altitude and its related problems to human bodies … OR “Why we have to climb to higher...
What’s in a climber’s bag?
Contents of a climber’s back pack A- When doing a summit bid, the golden rule is “the lighter, the better”. Well, that being the case, what are the most essential things you pack into a...
Water?
Water Sources and Availability A- Virtually all mountaineering base camps are sited near easily available clean water sources. Note the...
Yaks!
The YAK story Some fun facts about our favourite gear carrier. In Nepal, especially in the Everest region, many trekkers...
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