Dispatches

Sept. 3 - ABC   
Well, what do you know- another spectacular day here at Cho Oyu ABC.

After a bit of sleeping in the day started off with hashbrowns, bacon, fried eggs and fresh coffee. We followed that up

Sept. 2 - ABC   
Well- we made it into ABC a few hours ago. I know I speak for these guys when I say it’s great to finally be here.

The topic of conversation as we pulled into camp was how amazed these guys

Aug. 31 - Chinese BC   
Hello, Tashi Delek, Namaste!

We’re all here sitting in a pleasant dining tent with a bit of rain spitting outside. Milk tea is being served by Lhakchung, our new staff arrival, and we have s

Aug. 30 - Chinese BC   
Hello from Chinese Base Camp!

We’ve had a busy day and a half but we are now set up here at approximately 16,200 ft. This morning we rose early, left Tingri, and got on our way here to Chi

Aug. 28 - Gyantse, Tibet   
Tashi Delek once again-

It's evening here in Gyatse and everyone has retired to their rooms to watch a bit of the Olympics. The Athens games have been a bit of a guilty pleasure here at

Aug. 27 - Shigatse, Tibet   
Tashi Delek from Shigatse!

The wheels on the Landcruiser go round and round, round and round... wow- what a long drive. This morning we left Lhasa at about 8:30 am in a bit of rain and arrived

Aug. 26- Lhasa, Tibet   
Hello there all-

It's Thursday afternoon here in Lhasa and the sun is shining brightly. The team had a tour of the Potala Palace this morning. Lakpa Rita provided some valuable knowledg

Aug. 25 - Lhasa, Tibet   
Tashi Delek from the (once) Forbidden city. The group made it into this exciting place yesterday with no problems- just an outstanding flight over the Himalaya that gave us excellent views of Everest

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