From Left : Pembageljgen Sherpa, M.B. Tamang, Kami Tshiring Sherpa, Danuru Sherpa and Mingmawange Sherpa Sherpas have been described as the workhorse of any modern Western Himalayan mountaineering expedition. A better tribute to them will...
Ting Sern’s Life at Basecamp Basecamp can be both boring and exciting, depending on events that happen here. Firstly, what...
Who says being a technical officer of an expedition is a “paid holiday” to somewhere exotic? Before you judge, think...
Without them, no expedition would survive that long in a desolate environment such as this Everest Base Camp (Tibet). They are responsible for dishing out the most mouth watering receipies in the harshest place on...
Laundry at high places Everest North Base Camp (5,300m)“Hey,.. Haven’t I seen you wearing this jacket for the whole of...
As part of the “infrastructure” support at Everest Base Camp (Rongbuk), the loos are pretty primitive but they serve a...
Showers? Beng Cheong in the shower tent, holding the portable shower set. The wooden plank on the ground prevent cold feet. SHOWER AT EVEREST NORTH BASE CAMP (5,300M) First of all, not everyone is ready...
Q-Acclimatisation and High Altitude and its related problems to human bodies … OR “Why we have to climb to higher...
Contents of a climber’s back pack A- When doing a summit bid, the golden rule is “the lighter, the better”....
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