Kongma La is the easternmost pass of Nepal's Three Passes Trek and is generally considered to be the most difficult of the three (but don't let the word difficult scare you). The Three Passes is commonly hiked in a counter-clockwise direction (although it can be hiked clockwise as well) which
Three Passes Trek Day 8: Kongma La (Chukhung to Lobuche)
Today's the day; I'm setting out to conquer the 18,159 ft / 5,535 m Kongma La. This will be the first of what will (hopefully) be three passes crossed on this trek (the Three Passes Trek - get it now?). Luckily, I've found a crew of three other trekkers who have graciously allowed me to tag along
Three Passes Trek Day 7: Dingboche to Chukhung
Today's hike won't be too intense since yesterday I was convinced that should attempt Kongma La (the first of the three passes) from Chukhung (the next village) instead of from Dingboche (where I am now). However, I am up early to say goodbye to Pavel and Olga, my Russian friends who have been with
Everest Base Camp Day 7: Chukhung to Dughla
Starting elevation: 15,518 ft / 4,730 m Ending elevation: 15,157 ft / 4,620 m Elevation change: -361 ft / -110 m Starting oxygen: 57% of sea level Ending oxygen: 58% of sea level Distance covered: 6.9 mi / 11.1 km Time hiked: 3h 30m Sharing a room with Franklin from Brooklyn may have been
Everest Base Camp Day 6: Chukhung Ri And Failed Acclimatization
Starting elevation: 14,469 ft / 4,410 m Ending elevation: 15,518 ft / 4,730 m Elevation change: +1,049 ft / +320 m Starting oxygen: 59% of sea level Ending oxygen: 57% of sea level Distance covered: 6.9 mi / 11.1 km Time hiked: 7h 00m Every step is a literal struggle. I can't go more
