Daily Dispatches

Title: Island Peak Climbing 2010

10th April, 2010- Arrived in Kathmandu

11th April, 2010- Sightseing in Kathmandu

12th April, 2010- Kathmandu to Phakding

13th April, 2010- Namche Bazar

14th April, 2010- We saw Mt. Everest

15th April, 2010- Tyangboche

16th April, 2010- Pheriche

17th April, 2010- Nakarsung top

18th April, 2010- Lobuche

19th April, 2010- Gorakshape

20th April, 2010- From Everest Base Camp

21th April, 2010- At Chhukung

22 April, 2010- Rest Day

23 April, 2010- Island Peak Base Camp

24 April, 2010- Summit Day

25 April, 2010- From Deboche

26 April, 2010- From Namche

27 April, 2010- From Phakding

28 April, 2010- From Lukla

29 April, 2010- Another Last Day at Lukla

30 April, 2010- Lukla to Kathmandu and Departure for Home

23 April, 2010- Island Peak Base Camp

On the way to Island Peak Base Camp

Island Peak Base Camp

We enjoyed another long morning at the great tea house in Chukhung (Chukhung Resort & Restaurant) before hiking up to Island Peak Base Camp. It was a beautiful hike along a glacial river and more rolling moraines. Fewer people up here, which is a nice change from the trails closer to Lukla. There are several other groups at base camp, preparing to climb Island Peak also. A small hike up from base camp revealed Imja Lake, an amazing ice-covered lake that is glacially dammed at the base of Ama Dablam. We are spoiled campers, as the tents and dinner were prepared for our arrival by our great porter/guide team. Best tomato soup I’ve ever eaten! No Kidding! We also carbo-loaded with pasta, in preparation for the long climb tomorrow. Marcie ate most of my share. We plan to be up at midnight to begin the climb. Wish us luck!

Island Peak Base Camp

Jasmina Near The Top

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