Today, the team arrived in Namche Bazaar under crisp, clear blue skies. Namche is the main hub of the Khumbu region, and the biggest village climbers and trekkers alike will visit on their way further up the valley. Terray Sylvester checks in with todays dispatch:
Hello! This is Terray calling in for the Madison Mountaineering Ama Dablam (6812m/22,349ft) expedition – it’s October 22nd.
Today we walked from Phakding (2610m/8,562ft) to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,290ft). We had another day of excellent weather. When we arrived in Namche we enjoyed a coffee at Sherpa Barista. Tomorrow we plan to take a rest day here in Namche.
So all is well in Nepal! We’ll be in touch tomorrow.
Walking from Phakding to Namche. Photo: Terray Sylvester
Expedition Leader, Garrett Madison giving the morning briefing. Photo: Terray Sylvester
The team arriving in Namche. Photo: Terray Sylvester
The team in Jorsale. Photo: Terray Sylvester
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