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Cultural Lessons on the Everest Base Camp Trek

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:21:00 -0700

A couple reports from MM Guide Shayan Rohani who checked in with us last Thursday from the trail to Everest Base Camp and then again again from Base Camp. Check out Shy's stories below:

Making it Happen on the Summit of Kilimanjaro

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:46:00 -0700

Last September, our Kilimanjaro trekking team made it to the summit on September 11, the tenth year anniversary of the Trade Centers attack. Below is a photo of one of our trekkers, Tom Glennon, who at 77 years old, received his certificate of completion for summiting the highest peak in Africa.

Sunny Skiing on Mount Baker and the Cascades

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:00 -0700

Spring ski season in the Northwest is ramping up and skiers are getting lucky with great weather! Check out the report from our repeat client Tom M. who recently had a great three day ski trip up Mount Baker.

Third Everest Base Camp Team Enjoying Luxury

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:00 -0700

Shayan Rohani here reporting from Namche Bazaar with the 2012 Everest Base Camp group #3.

So far it has been a great trip and a great group. We have 11 participants ranging from 13 to 70 years old, as well as a great mix of Canadian, American, and British trekkers.

First Two Everest Base Camp Treks 100% Successful!

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:49:00 -0700

Everest Base Camp 2012 is in full force. Prayer flags reach out from rock altars to indicate clusters of tents and climbers have been blessed for the season and are ready to climb.

Views from Kala Pattar for Everest Base Camp Trekkers

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:07:00 -0700

Brilliant skies behind the graceful slopes of Ama Dablam greet us as we hike to Pangboche. With two members of our trekking team planning to climb the Khumbu Icefall, our whole group goes to visit Lama Geshe for a blessing first.

Weather On The Way To Everest Base Camp

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:04:00 -0700

Mountain Madness Group 2 is on its way to Everest Base Camp!

We climbed to Namche Bazaar yesterday past large trees felled by the winter winds. Even now in the spring, weather is the most powerful force we have to contend with.

A Trekker's Reflections from Everest Base Camp

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:14:00 -0700

Karen, one of our first trekkers of the season, had a great time on her trek to Everest Base Camp! Hear her reflections about her experience.

A Trekker's World at Everest Base Camp

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:15:00 -0700

MM Guide Deana Zabaldo reflects on life on the trail to Everest Base Camp. After her many years exploring the Nepal countryside with trekkers, there are obvious reasons that she keeps coming back.

First Everest Base Camp Trek Takes Off

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:49:00 -0700

Mountain Madness is back on the trail to Everest Base Camp for spring 2012!