Everest Picture Timeline Part 3

Ok folks here is the last installment of my trekking pictures. I realize that I have not put too much commentary into them, but that will have to wait until I see you live. Because hey you are going to ask anyway....

This is a shot of Kala Patar from our Gorak Shep Guest House. the Peak behind is is called Pumo Ri, which is named daughter peak. It was named about Mallory's newly born daughter!



This is a shot of the valley coming into Dingboche.

The next big adventure of the trek was to climb two peaks that are along a ridge. One is called Chhukkung Ri and the the other Chukkung Tse. I went up while Liz stayed back in the town, as the climbs are not easy ones...

This is Island Peak (I think) which is a very common peak for people to come climb. Permits to climb these lower peaks about 6,000 meters or 20,000 ft cost $350 for up to five. This shot was taken at the beginning of my climb up the Ri and Tse.


You can just see the beginning of the Ri here under this gigantic peak, which is called Lotse. Lotse is the 4th tallest mountain in the world and happens to be on the south shoulder of Everest. Lotse and Everest share climbing routes for about half of the way up.

This is coming across the side of Chukkung Ri (not exactly where the trail goes, but seriously when do I stay on trails. {mom, don't worry}) I absolutley love this shot and I think it is the best of the lot that I took. The Ri is to the left and this beautiful peak is one of the ama peaks. I think Dablam but I could be wrong. Either way...wow!!!

From the top of the Ri. It is about 5,500 meters, making it the third highest for my life.


The Ri and Tse are connected by a long ridge. This shot is taken of th Tse about half-way across the ridge line. Trust me mom there were no exposed sections... (wink, wink)
This picture also shows the south shoulder of Nuptse.


This is the ridge looking back at the Ri and ama.

Here I am sitting at the highest point I have ever been. It was such a great feeling getting to the top of this thing. It wasn't my hardest of all time, but I was definitely the most winded I have ever been. I would climb/crawl a few meters and then would have to catch my breath. I left my guest house at about 8:00 am and got to the top at just before noon.


Here is the shot of my watch to prove my time and elevation!! 19,200 ft!!!!!


This next one was taken as we were heading down the canyon. I zoomed in to get this shot of the Ri and Tse. They are on this ridge, but I can't figure out which is where. But still a cool sight. What is amazing is that I was at 19,200 ft and not even close to the giants that are behind. What a sight!!


This is the Tengboche monastery. We were going to spend the night in this town, but decided to push on to the next destination.
Back to Namche Bazaar....

A monastery flag..in Lukla

I am buying my souvenoir for the trek in this shot. All of the local porters carry their goods in these baskets. During breaks they put these "sticks" called "Tokmaa" under their basket to rest. Then also on steep climbs they use them as we would use a walking stick. I had purchased a Tokmaa in Namchee from a little shop, but I really wanted one from the trail from an active porter. So I traded mine and way to many ruppees to this girl named Sabina. Hers was great and it cost me....the entire day I examined each porters until I found the one I wanted. It worked out great too that I could give the money to her, because there are so few females working as porters. Also hers was less heavy than most!



Well that's it. I will see you all in a few weeks!

Rick