Image Left - Room with a view – The toilet tent on Pokalde Base camp
The expedition’s aim was to summit three peaks around Everest base camp on the South side of the great range: Island Peak (6189m) Lobuche East (6119m) and Pokalde (5806m), whilst simultaneously practising core mountain skills. It was a frenetic trip, packed with tuition and skills training between summits, and a strong focus on developing an understanding of the Sherpa culture and local way of life.
The summits were successful and I was very pleased with how my gear and lungs performed. So it’s all systems go for April. Roll on the final preparations…
Image Right - Out of season – Adam at a bleak and deserted Everest Base Camp
Blog By: Adam Mason