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Today the team have been practicing ascending and descending fixed lines, near to Pyramid Lodge, in readiness for their ascent of Lobuche. They also met out Everest team who arrived at Lobuche today. They will all head up to Lobuche High Camp tomorrow.
The team had a blue sky day trekking up to Lobuche, having lunch at Dhugla and visiting the memorials above Dhugla.
The team have made their acclimatisation walk on the ridge behind Dingboche today. Robin says the team are strong and moving well, they reached a height of 5106m today. Tomorrow they will trek to Lobuche village.
Yesterday, Robin and the team really made the most of their acclimatisation day above Namche. They went to the visitors centre above Namche, had lunch at the Army Barracks, where Yogi's (trekking guide) brother is commanding officer. They then visited the village of Khumnjung before heading back to Namche for another night.
Yesterday, the team reached the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar. Today they are acclimatising above Namche and if it's clear will be rewarded with the first views of their objective Lhotse, along with views of Everest, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.
Waiting for the Yak train to cross one of the 5 bridges on the way to Namche from Phakding and then crossing the bridge
Water Powered Prayer Wheel in Namche
Receiving Rice Wine with the Meal in Namche
This morning the team made the dramtic flight to Lukla. They are currently having lunch at Chaurikharka and will then carry on to Phakding this afternoon.
Below is part of the Buddhist blessing they received at Phakding
Robin and the team arrived in Kathmandu yesterday. Robin's flight was slightly delayed, but met Pete and Jack at the hotel. Kit checks performed, and then out for a meal. Today, they are heading to the supermarket to buy supplies and goodies for their expedition.
The team will depart the UK on the 10th April. After making their final preparations, then weather permitting, they will aiim to fly to Lukla.
Robin is an IFMGA and British Mountain Guide, and was involved with Adventure Peaks’ Alpine courses from their inception. He has led professional and private expeditions to South America, Africa, Indonesia, Central Asia, Antarctica, the Arctic and the Himalaya. He has summitted Everest as a guide for Adventure Peaks, together with 6 clients and 5 Sherpas. In 2023, Robin will lead our Peak Lenin, Mount Kazbek and Himlung Himal expeditions.
Good hear everyone made it to Lukla, make sure Pete Bell doesn’t steal all of Jacks treats please… he has form!
Thanks for the update - so relieved the Lukla flight went to plan. Good luck everyone! Love to Pete Bell xx