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Thursday, April 23. 2009
How Not to Climb a Mountain
My other post covered the general events of the hiking but skimmed over the unwell bit, this one covers what happened and the lead up...
Continue reading "How Not to Climb a Mountain"
Wednesday, April 22. 2009
Kathmandu to Namchi and Back
Well, the trip to Everest Base Camp was not as I planned, think that's an understatement. Going into it it I was pretty relaxed as am currently quite fit. Although was a little nervous about the altitude as my fitness is at sea level and it can effect anyone.
However it ended up being other reasons that caused me to be unwell and disappointing not make it to Everest Base Camp.
However it ended up being other reasons that caused me to be unwell and disappointing not make it to Everest Base Camp.
Continue reading "Kathmandu to Namchi and Back"
Sunday, April 19. 2009
Disappointing Ascent
After flying to Lukla and a couple of days hiking got to Namche (3400m) last night. However that evening after dinner ended up fainting a couple of times... I put it down to the long day hiking, some early starts, and probably a little dehydration.
However, the guide of course had to take a conservative view, and last night made arrangements for me to come down and back to Kathmandu in case it was something more major or altitude related.
Disappointing, but can't do much about it.
Given that was 100% this morning after a good sleep (and the speed was able to start hiking down today), pretty sure wasn't altitude related.
Will post some details of what I did see of the Himalayas (and photos) once back to Kathmandu.
However, the guide of course had to take a conservative view, and last night made arrangements for me to come down and back to Kathmandu in case it was something more major or altitude related.
Disappointing, but can't do much about it.
Given that was 100% this morning after a good sleep (and the speed was able to start hiking down today), pretty sure wasn't altitude related.
Will post some details of what I did see of the Himalayas (and photos) once back to Kathmandu.
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