We took risks and were rewarded. We rose, and we fell. We were flexible, but unbreakable. We feared, yet we conquered. We set goals, and we achieved them. We embraced an adventure, and we returned enamored by the experience, by the scenery, by the wildlife, by the people, and by the majesty of the world that we now know.
In truth, this was the most challenging activity we've ever accomplished, and we're thrilled to have done it. We flew into (by helicopter) and out of (by turbo prop plane) the world's most dangerous airport in Lukla, Nepal. We battled the rain, mud, and slippery terrain. We traversed steep inclines and declines, valleys, peaks, below and above the tree-line. We encountered dogs, insects, mountain goats, a variety of birds, donkeys and yaks. We braved the skin-burning winds and freezing temperatures. We struggled to breathe normally, and fought the symptoms of altitude sickness. But in the end, we can honestly say that it was all worth it.
Fast Fun Facts:
Time: 13 days
Max Altitude: 17,602ft above sea-level (after 9 days)
O2: 50% less than sea-level
Distance: 80 miles round-trip
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| Monday, April 29, 2013 - Everest Base Camp - 17,602ft above sea-level |
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