After an amazing trek through the Khumbu Valley, our team of climbers and trekkers have arrived safely to Mount Everest 2017 base camp. As we arrived to camp we caught two time Grammy Award nominee Paul Oakenfold playing a set at Everest base camp. Our Sherpa team danced along with fans from around the world as we laughed and enjoyed the beautiful setting.
With a warm welcome from our chef (Antony Dubber), we all enjoyed fresh Norwegian salmon and a tasty variety of side dishes. I think we will be eating well on this expedition! The weather here at Mount Everest base camp has been warm and sunny the past few days, allowing for ample reading outside with magnificent 360 degree views of some of the tallest mountains in the world. Today we are having a personal day where we are able to do laundry and set up personal tents. Over the next few days we will start training in the Khumbu icefall in preparation for our first rotation to Camp 1 on Mount Everest. We are excited to be here and look forward to making our ascent. Onward!
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Kala Patthar, meaning ‘black rock’ in Nepali and Hindi, is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas. Thank you to our expedition friend Rob Mens for sharing these.
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Kala Patthar view at sunset
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Kala Patthar view at sunset
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Kala Patthar view at sunset
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Yak train looking over Mount Everest base camp and the Khumbu Icefall
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So happy to have the world traveling chef Antony Dubber here with us this season!! 🙂
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Norwegian salmon as our team arrives at base camp. So tasty!!
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Mount Everest 2017 base camp
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Madison Mountaineering’s Sherpa team enjoying an awesome gig by Paul Oakenfold!
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Paul Oakenfold rocking the stage on Mount Everest!
