“Today I made the trek from Phadking to Namche Bazaar. Trekking 6 miles and ascending 3,300 feet. Views of the mountains unfolded as we climbed through dense pine forests following the Dudh Koshi River in the Sagamartha National Park. We made some new friends along the way and arrived five hours after a lunch break in the village of Jorsale.” The Namche Bazaar viewpoint has one of the best views of Mount Everest, with panoramic views of other peaks such as Kongde Ri at 6,187m (20,299 ft.) and Thamserku at 6,623 meters (21,729 ft.), Nuptse at 7,861m (25790.68 ft.).
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“Unfortunately some terrible news was reported this morning from Mt Everest - an avalanche caused by a falling serac (hunk of ice the size of a building) ripped through the Khumbu ice fall and claimed the lives of three guides. This is the section between Everest base camp and camp 1, and the most dangerous section of the mountain. We are all praying for the families of the Nepali guides.
Today we climbed for Miranda from Brockport, NY who is battling cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Thanks to Securitas Global and to CEO Peter Seneca for their generous support of our mission.”
Len is honoring Hopecam Child Miranda today. Read more about miranda here!
Len’s Message to Hopecam Child Miranda.
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Arriving in the village of Namche Bazaar and the Mani (prayer) wheels spinning in the waterfall as you enter the main square.