Valerio Massimo Everest Expedition 2009

Yesterday we climbed to the 5,500 meter summit of Kala Pattar (the classic Everest view point), or at least what we thought was Kala Pattar…  It was in fact an almost identical summit with a better view of Everest – so a guide’s minor case of mistaken directions led to us being the only group […]

Today is Easter Sunday, so Happy Easter to you all from Everest Base Camp.   Today is particularly auspicious as we held the traditional Sherpa Puja Ceremony this morning.  This is the real starting point for all Everest expeditions, as before any Sherpa or team member can set foot on the mountain proper, a Lama […]

Finally arrived at our Everest Base Camp yesterday in a blizzard, although it is good to be here, reunited with all my stuff that came from Kathmandu via yak and the end of daily packing.  We are now at 5,300 meters.   We left Dingboche on Tuesday morning in brilliant sunshine and with a completely […]