Features – unique photographic opportunities in the spectacular high Himalaya (including a Sherpa’s-eye view of four of Nepal’s 8000m peaks), expert local guides, western doctor, and comfortable, warm tea-house accommodation.
Level of Fitness – Good, should be able to walk up steep hills. Some long days.
Altitude – much of the trek will be at and above [...]
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
Friday, June 12th, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
Country/Region: Nepal
Area: Everest Region
Season: March – May, Oct – Nov
Highest Point: 6,812 m
Grade Level: 5
Ama Dablam 6,812 metres (22,349 ft), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, is a technical mountain for climbing. Although the height is only 6812m it requires steep ice, rock and snow climbing. Normally, three camps are set in the [...]
Category: Climbers, Expedition, Himalayas, Nepal, Rock climbing, Trekking
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Author: americantraveler
On the Lap of the Mighty Sagarmatha – Solu Khumbu or Everest region.
The Everest or Solu-Khumbu region lies on the eastern part of Nepal. Inhabited by the mountain people who have lived in harmony with their surroundings for hundreds of years, the Solu-Khumbu region has still retained its age old practices. The region which has [...]



















