Pre-Amphu Laptse La Pass...
6 Nov, 08 - 07:37
The trek from Sheerto Pokari to our pre-Amphu Laptse La Pass camp was longish and uneventful. There were more breathtaking vistas...massive Himalayan peaks commanding the rich blue sky...pristine glacial lakes...hanging glaciers spilling down 10000ft faces...sharp snow fluted slopes...the usual. B^]
We watched Chamlang enjoy a last few minutes of sun from a peaceful lakeside rest stop
When we crested a ridge and were treated to a quiet lakeside rest stop, I'm sure my eyes must have started rolling into the back of my head...and my tongue was hanging out. Pure peacefulness during an all natural mountain high. B^]
Ever-present Everest was winking at me from behind Lhotse...when its summit wasn't being raked by incredibly fierce winds. We were to hear those winds later...but that's for another dispatch! =^]
The view within the first hour of Tuesday's march...with Mount Everest marked with an 'E'
We had a near 20000ft pass to negotiate...over seracs and fixed lines. People had been making a habit of dying while traversing the Amphu Laptse La pass...and we weren't planning on counting ourselves amongst that unfortunate population!
Pre-Amphu Laptse La Pass Camp...with the pass being clearly defined (beneath the 'secretspot.net' tag)
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If you have not subscribed...you should...right now. I invite you. =^)
Until Soon
Phill =^)
PHILL MICHAEL | Expedition Leader and Summit Climber
Everest Freestyle Expedition/Secret Spot Seven Summits
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The trek from Sheerto Pokari to our pre-Amphu Laptse La Pass camp was longish and uneventful. There were more breathtaking vistas...massive Himalayan peaks commanding the rich blue sky...pristine glacial lakes...hanging glaciers spilling down 10000ft faces...sharp snow fluted slopes...the usual. B^]
We watched Chamlang enjoy a last few minutes of sun from a peaceful lakeside rest stop
When we crested a ridge and were treated to a quiet lakeside rest stop, I'm sure my eyes must have started rolling into the back of my head...and my tongue was hanging out. Pure peacefulness during an all natural mountain high. B^]
Ever-present Everest was winking at me from behind Lhotse...when its summit wasn't being raked by incredibly fierce winds. We were to hear those winds later...but that's for another dispatch! =^]
The view within the first hour of Tuesday's march...with Mount Everest marked with an 'E'
We had a near 20000ft pass to negotiate...over seracs and fixed lines. People had been making a habit of dying while traversing the Amphu Laptse La pass...and we weren't planning on counting ourselves amongst that unfortunate population!
Pre-Amphu Laptse La Pass Camp...with the pass being clearly defined (beneath the 'secretspot.net' tag)
I hope you are virtually enjoying climbing in the Himalayas with us via the dispatches at www.secretspoteverest.com and/or my blog!?
If you have not subscribed...you should...right now. I invite you. =^)
Until Soon
Phill =^)
PHILL MICHAEL | Expedition Leader and Summit Climber
Everest Freestyle Expedition/Secret Spot Seven Summits
SecretSpot.NET
SecretSpot7Summits.com
SecretSpotEverest.com
Blog.SecretSpotEverest.com
Posted by Phill Michael at 11/6/2008 1:49 AM 
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