https://www.therestofeverest.com An Almost Unabridged Expedition Experience Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:21:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 noAll content ©2003-2010 The Rest of EverestEverest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,videoThe Rest of Everest is a video podcast created by documentary filmmaker Jon Miller of TreeLine Productions in Colorado. It is "the rest" of the footage from the groundbreaking expedition documentary "Everest: The Other Side" which engrossed thousands of viewers when it premiered on Dish Network™ Pay-Per-View in May of 2005. The film documents the 2003 expedition to the Northeast Ridge route in Tibet, and coincides with the 50th anniversary climbing season. The story revolves around 23-year old climber Ben Clark and the fulfillment of his dream to become one of the youngest climbers to ever summit Everest. Although the film was very well received, there was so much of the story left to be told. Miller returned from Everest with over 80 hours of tape from the 60 day expedition. The final cut of the film totaled just 84 minutes. Average that out and it appears that only one minute of every hour filmed made it into the finished version In September 2007, the final episode from the 2003 expedition was released. The podcast began as a way to expand upon the story told in the film but has grown into an entity all it's own. Since launching the podcast in 2006, Jon has returned to Everest three times to film more content specifically for the show and has recently returned from filming the East Face of Everest in April and May of 2010. Jon has now documented all three sides of the World's highest mountain on video including special stereoscopic 3D material that will be released in the future with Season 5. Many episodes of the show also cover an entire expedition to Annapurna IV which Ben Clark and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tim Clarke attempted in 2008. That "Beyond Everest" series brought the podcast back to its mountaineering roots. The Rest of Everest is far more than a look into the alien world of high-altitude mountaineering. It is a look at the places, cultures, people, travelers and mountaineers that call the Everest region and the Himalayas home. Watch a few episodes and you'll discover that the world portrayed in this series is hardly alien at all. You've probably seen some of what it's like to visit and climb Mount Everest. Well, this is the rest. This is The Rest of Everest.An Almost Unabridged Expedition Experiencetherestofeverest.comjon@therestofeverest.comtherestofeverest.com https://www.therestofeverest.com/2015/11/26/himalayan-aerials-behind-the-scenes-pt-3-everest-base-camp/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:21:38 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=2395 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the high altitude Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014, one month to the day after the fatal avalanche in April 2014. Please subscribe to my The […]therestofeverest.comGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the high altitude Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014, one month to the day after the fatal avalanche in April 2014. Please subscribe to my The […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2015/05/20/dawa-yangzum-sherpa-nepal-earthquake-recovery-fundraiser/ Wed, 20 May 2015 17:50:07 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1954 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDawa Yangzum Sherpa presents her experiences summiting Everest & K2 in “Mountaineering as a Woman in Today’s World”, a Nepal Earthquake recovery fundraiser for The Maya Sherpa Project. On July 24th, 2014 Dawa Yangzum became one of only 18 women to ever summit 8,611 m (28,251 feet) K2 in Pakistan. This achievement was the culmination […]therestofeverest.comDawa Yangzum Sherpa presents her experiences summiting Everest & K2 in “Mountaineering as a Woman in Today’s World”, a Nepal Earthquake recovery fundraiser for The Maya Sherpa Project. On July 24th, 2014 Dawa Yangzum became one of only 18 women to ever summit 8,611 m (28,251 feet) K2 in Pakistan. This achievement was the culmination […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2014/09/25/himalayan-aerials-behind-the-scenes-pt-2-renjo-la/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:30:43 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1949 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the high altitude Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014. Special thanks to Himalayan Workshops teammates Chris Marquardt, Hampus Haara and John Blitch for the behind the […]therestofeverest.comGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the high altitude Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014. Special thanks to Himalayan Workshops teammates Chris Marquardt, Hampus Haara and John Blitch for the behind the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2014/09/04/himalayan-aerials-behind-the-scenes-pt-1-lungden/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:58:11 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1945 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014. Special thanks to Himalayan Workshops teammates Chris Marquardt, Hampus Haara and Joe Kraus for the behind the scenes footage […]therestofeverest.comGo behind the scenes with Jon Miller and his TurboAce Matrix E quadcopter drone to see just how the Himalayan Aerials were filmed as a team of photographers made their way to Everest in May 2014. Special thanks to Himalayan Workshops teammates Chris Marquardt, Hampus Haara and Joe Kraus for the behind the scenes footage […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2014/07/13/flying-a-drone-at-everest-himalayan-aerials/ Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:19:09 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1939 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWorld exclusive high altitude aerial cinematography with a remote controlled drone quadcopter with footage of Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Ice Fall, Cho La Pass, Renjo La Pass, Gokyo as well as flights over Kathmandu, Nepal. In May 2014, we trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal with two drones: a DJI Phantom and a TurboAce […]therestofeverest.comWorld exclusive high altitude aerial cinematography with a remote controlled drone quadcopter with footage of Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Ice Fall, Cho La Pass, Renjo La Pass, Gokyo as well as flights over Kathmandu, Nepal. In May 2014, we trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal with two drones: a DJI Phantom and a TurboAce […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2014/06/23/bhutan-2014-aerials-teaser/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:07:26 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1935 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA brief taste of some amazing footage we filmed while on a Spring 2014 tour of Bhutan by way of Kathmandu. Much more to come. Bhutan is an incredible country and documenting it from the air was a unique experience. What an honor to film there with so many friends on the 2014 Himalayan Workshops […]therestofeverest.comA brief taste of some amazing footage we filmed while on a Spring 2014 tour of Bhutan by way of Kathmandu. Much more to come. Bhutan is an incredible country and documenting it from the air was a unique experience. What an honor to film there with so many friends on the 2014 Himalayan Workshops […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2014/02/04/alan-arnette-presents-summiting-nepals-manaslu/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:10:58 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1929 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA fundraiser for dZi Foundation. To donate, please visit http://dzifoundation.org Fort Collins, Colorado resident Alan Arnette, 57, presents his September 2013 summit climb of Nepal’s Manaslu mountain (26,759’/8,156 meters). Manaslu is the world’s 8th highest mountain with a deadly reputation. Arnette trains on Colorado 14ers and has over 150 summits, plus 35 major expeditions including […]therestofeverest.comA fundraiser for dZi Foundation. To donate, please visit http://dzifoundation.org Fort Collins, Colorado resident Alan Arnette, 57, presents his September 2013 summit climb of Nepal’s Manaslu mountain (26,759’/8,156 meters). Manaslu is the world’s 8th highest mountain with a deadly reputation. Arnette trains on Colorado 14ers and has over 150 summits, plus 35 major expeditions including […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/11/03/episode-197-tales-from-the-tent/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 21:48:18 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1921 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWaiting Out The Weather Part (K)2. Time begins to crawl to a standstill as the poor weather, rockfall and avalanche danger remains high across the entire route up K2. Brian Block decides to stay at base camp to continue resting up and recovering from his illness on Broad Peak while Fabrizio and some other combers […]therestofeverest.comWaiting Out The Weather Part (K)2. Time begins to crawl to a standstill as the poor weather, rockfall and avalanche danger remains high across the entire route up K2. Brian Block decides to stay at base camp to continue resting up and recovering from his illness on Broad Peak while Fabrizio and some other combers […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/10/23/episode-196-welcome-to-k2/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:03:01 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1917 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNot Ideal. With the Broad Peak climb over, Brian and the rest of the team turn their focus to K2. The weather is glorious as they pack up camp, say goodbye to friends who were only intent on climbing Broad Peak and make the move up the valley to K2. It all looks to be […]therestofeverest.comNot Ideal. With the Broad Peak climb over, Brian and the rest of the team turn their focus to K2. The weather is glorious as they pack up camp, say goodbye to friends who were only intent on climbing Broad Peak and make the move up the valley to K2. It all looks to be […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/10/14/episode-195-the-broad-peak-summit-push/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 01:42:09 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1910 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWHOMP! Brian Block and the rest of the Field Touring Alpine team make their way to High Camp 3 above 24,000 feet on Broad Peak to prepare for the final push to the summit. Conditions look perfect and the weather is clear and calm. However, the experienced climbers know that not everything is what it […]therestofeverest.comWHOMP! Brian Block and the rest of the Field Touring Alpine team make their way to High Camp 3 above 24,000 feet on Broad Peak to prepare for the final push to the summit. Conditions look perfect and the weather is clear and calm. However, the experienced climbers know that not everything is what it […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/09/05/2014-everest-trek-bhutan-tour-announcement/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:31:51 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1897 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAre you a fan of The Rest of Everest and think it would be the adventure of a lifetime to visit Everest Base Camp yourself–and have the experience documented on the podcast? Well, then consider joining us as we return to Everest during the Spring 2014 climbing season! Chris Marquardt and I will once again […]therestofeverest.comAre you a fan of The Rest of Everest and think it would be the adventure of a lifetime to visit Everest Base Camp yourself–and have the experience documented on the podcast? Well, then consider joining us as we return to Everest during the Spring 2014 climbing season! Chris Marquardt and I will once again […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/08/28/episode-194-burning-stuff/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:28:48 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1892 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Nuclear Option. Summit day on Broad Peak is almost here as Brian Block and the team descend back down to Base Camp for one last rest before heading back up for the top. To pass the time at BC, the guys decide to once again show the glamorous side of expedition climbing as they […]therestofeverest.comThe Nuclear Option. Summit day on Broad Peak is almost here as Brian Block and the team descend back down to Base Camp for one last rest before heading back up for the top. To pass the time at BC, the guys decide to once again show the glamorous side of expedition climbing as they […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/08/21/episode-193-turn-the-lightbulb-pet-the-dog/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:26:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1886 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo One Is Immune From The Dance! After descending back to Broad Peak Base Camp to avoid some bad weather moving in, the team passes time making calzones and exploring other ways to entertain themselves while waiting for the weather forecast to improve. Everyone is ready for summit day…now they just need a good weather […]therestofeverest.comNo One Is Immune From The Dance! After descending back to Broad Peak Base Camp to avoid some bad weather moving in, the team passes time making calzones and exploring other ways to entertain themselves while waiting for the weather forecast to improve. Everyone is ready for summit day…now they just need a good weather […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/08/12/episode-192-jenga/ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:44:36 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1882 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIf You Pour It, They Will Come. The Field Touring Alpine Broad Peak Team decides to hold an open house at BP base camp and share what’s remaining of their liquor cache with the other teams climbing the mountain. As a side note, if you mention that you are going to hold a party at […]therestofeverest.comIf You Pour It, They Will Come. The Field Touring Alpine Broad Peak Team decides to hold an open house at BP base camp and share what’s remaining of their liquor cache with the other teams climbing the mountain. As a side note, if you mention that you are going to hold a party at […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/06/12/episode-191-landing-the-mi-17/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:34:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1761 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWHOMP WHOMP WHOMP WHOMP. In order to let the avalanche danger on Broad Peak settle down a bit, Brian and the rest of the team spend some quality time at their home-away-from-home; Base Camp. In addition to entertaining themselves with the familiar base camp electronics like iPods, DVD players and laptops…the team kicks it old-school […]therestofeverest.comWHOMP WHOMP WHOMP WHOMP. In order to let the avalanche danger on Broad Peak settle down a bit, Brian and the rest of the team spend some quality time at their home-away-from-home; Base Camp. In addition to entertaining themselves with the familiar base camp electronics like iPods, DVD players and laptops…the team kicks it old-school […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/06/05/episode-190-5-dudes-in-a-tent/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:59:41 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1756 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTickling The Mountain. The warm-up to K2 continues as Brian and the rest of the Broad Peak team establish Camp 1 by setting up tents and caching gear. The glorious, sunny and windless days have ended and some bad weather descends on the climbers forcing them back to base camp for a few days. Although […]therestofeverest.comTickling The Mountain. The warm-up to K2 continues as Brian and the rest of the Broad Peak team establish Camp 1 by setting up tents and caching gear. The glorious, sunny and windless days have ended and some bad weather descends on the climbers forcing them back to base camp for a few days. Although […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/05/29/episode-189-practice-makes-perfect/ Wed, 29 May 2013 07:00:53 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1749 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBefore You Can Go Up, You Must Learn To Come Down. Guides Ben, Rob and Brian continue showing their clients “the ropes” with an ascending and descending fixed lines workshop beneath Broad Peak. The weather continues to be cloudy yet unusually warm and windless. It all feels very enjoyable, like spending an afternoon at the beach. […]therestofeverest.comBefore You Can Go Up, You Must Learn To Come Down. Guides Ben, Rob and Brian continue showing their clients “the ropes” with an ascending and descending fixed lines workshop beneath Broad Peak. The weather continues to be cloudy yet unusually warm and windless. It all feels very enjoyable, like spending an afternoon at the beach. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/05/22/episode-188-throwing-rocks/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1745 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Climb Begins! Brian Block and several members of his large group have arrived at Broad Peak base camp and begin the initial stage of the long climb to the 8051m/26,414′ summit. The weather is unusually calm and warm and they take advantage of it by conducting a mini ascending and descending workshop for their […]therestofeverest.comThe Climb Begins! Brian Block and several members of his large group have arrived at Broad Peak base camp and begin the initial stage of the long climb to the 8051m/26,414′ summit. The weather is unusually calm and warm and they take advantage of it by conducting a mini ascending and descending workshop for their […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/05/15/episode-187-concordia/ Wed, 15 May 2013 15:27:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1740 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThere She Is. The team is nearly finished with the approach trek to Broad Peak and K2 and finally reach the camp at Concordia. Concordia is a hub of sorts in the region as it sits at the confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austen Glacier, between the base camps of several 8000m and 7000m […]therestofeverest.comThere She Is. The team is nearly finished with the approach trek to Broad Peak and K2 and finally reach the camp at Concordia. Concordia is a hub of sorts in the region as it sits at the confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austen Glacier, between the base camps of several 8000m and 7000m […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/05/07/episode-186-camp-urdukas/ Tue, 07 May 2013 17:28:17 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1735 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHiking On The Baltoro Glacier. BIDOW! The approach trek to K2 and Broad Peak continues as Brian and team reach the extraordinarily beautiful camp at Urdukas. After a night in this amazing camp they continue on towards the next camp at Goro II. At times the trail system becomes complex and faded because there are […]therestofeverest.comHiking On The Baltoro Glacier. BIDOW! The approach trek to K2 and Broad Peak continues as Brian and team reach the extraordinarily beautiful camp at Urdukas. After a night in this amazing camp they continue on towards the next camp at Goro II. At times the trail system becomes complex and faded because there are […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/05/03/episode-185-porter-draft-2010/ Fri, 03 May 2013 21:29:49 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1729 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOver-The-Shoulder Boulder-Holder. Before leaving Askole for the beginning of the approach trek to Broad Peak and K2 the team turn their gear over to a large community of porters for transport up the Baltoro. Much like in Nepal for Everest climbs, mountaineering teams depend heavily on porters to carry the endless supplies up to base […]therestofeverest.comOver-The-Shoulder Boulder-Holder. Before leaving Askole for the beginning of the approach trek to Broad Peak and K2 the team turn their gear over to a large community of porters for transport up the Baltoro. Much like in Nepal for Everest climbs, mountaineering teams depend heavily on porters to carry the endless supplies up to base […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/04/24/episode-184-off-road-adventures/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:33:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1718 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGet Ready to Jump! Now in Skardu, Brian and the rest of the 2010 Broad Peak and K2 team pack up and drive the rough road to Askole. This final inhabited town is the drop-off point for the approach trek into Base Camp. The road to Askole is rough and forbidding. It is maintained by […]therestofeverest.comGet Ready to Jump! Now in Skardu, Brian and the rest of the 2010 Broad Peak and K2 team pack up and drive the rough road to Askole. This final inhabited town is the drop-off point for the approach trek into Base Camp. The road to Askole is rough and forbidding. It is maintained by […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/04/17/episode-183-the-karakoram-highway/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:23:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1709 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noKeep Your Eyes on the Road. The 2010 K2 & Broad Peak expedition begins in earnest as Brian Block arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan to meet his team and collect his gear. The team then begins the long journey to K2 & Broad Peak and fly to Gilgit to try and bypass as much of the […]therestofeverest.comKeep Your Eyes on the Road. The 2010 K2 & Broad Peak expedition begins in earnest as Brian Block arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan to meet his team and collect his gear. The team then begins the long journey to K2 & Broad Peak and fly to Gilgit to try and bypass as much of the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/04/10/season-6-introduction-k2-broad-peak/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:49:45 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1702 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBeyond Everest. Today I am officially launching Season 6 of the show and so, as always, I think it's best to give you an overview of what to expect.therestofeverest.comBeyond Everest. Today I am officially launching Season 6 of the show and so, as always, I think it's best to give you an overview of what to expect.Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/02/06/season-6-update/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:20:06 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1696 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHi Everyone, Jon Miller here. I just wanted to give a quick update on Season 6. I was hoping to begin releasing episodes of the Broad Peak and K2 climb with Brian Block this month. As it turns out it will have to wait until the beginning of March. The delay is good news for […]therestofeverest.comHi Everyone, Jon Miller here. I just wanted to give a quick update on Season 6. I was hoping to begin releasing episodes of the Broad Peak and K2 climb with Brian Block this month. As it turns out it will have to wait until the beginning of March. The delay is good news for […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/01/28/episode-182-the-end-of-the-2010-everest-kangshung-face-expedition/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:55:33 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1689 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noFull Circle, Again. We’ve made it back to Kathamndu and have had our Team Dinner. Everyone’s clean, in high spirits and healthy. As always, it’s time for a little reflection. As I was sitting in Kathmandu just a year ago, basking in the glow of the successful 2009 Workshop I remember thinking “What do we do […]therestofeverest.comFull Circle, Again. We’ve made it back to Kathamndu and have had our Team Dinner. Everyone’s clean, in high spirits and healthy. As always, it’s time for a little reflection. As I was sitting in Kathmandu just a year ago, basking in the glow of the successful 2009 Workshop I remember thinking “What do we do […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/01/25/season-5-interviews-part-4/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:27:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1686 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noJill, Geoffrey, Monika. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as well […]therestofeverest.comJill, Geoffrey, Monika. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as well […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/01/24/season-5-interviews-part-3/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:08:41 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1682 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noStefan, Shakeel, Nicole, Chris. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as […]therestofeverest.comStefan, Shakeel, Nicole, Chris. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/01/23/season-5-interviews-part-2/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:28:37 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1675 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDamion, Jon, Christine, Kevin. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as […]therestofeverest.comDamion, Jon, Christine, Kevin. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, as […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2013/01/22/season-5-interviews-part-1/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:35:40 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1648 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDave, Erin, Thilo, Roger. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, […]therestofeverest.comDave, Erin, Thilo, Roger. There’s just one episode left of Season 5, but before we get to that I’d like to show everyone some extra material. Throughout the trek Chris Marquardt filmed interviews with everyone one of the photographers and asked them the same questions about who they are, why they came on the trek, […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/11/13/episode-181-crossing-the-beer-line/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:08:49 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1424 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCheers, Salud, Skål, Sláinte, Na Zdorovje, Pyunu Hos! Just a few more hours in Tibet before we head back to Nepal and close out this Everest Kangshung Face trek. Tonight we made it to Nyalam, a little town near the border with Nepal. This will be our last night in Tibet and we’ll drive to […]therestofeverest.comCheers, Salud, Skål, Sláinte, Na Zdorovje, Pyunu Hos! Just a few more hours in Tibet before we head back to Nepal and close out this Everest Kangshung Face trek. Tonight we made it to Nyalam, a little town near the border with Nepal. This will be our last night in Tibet and we’ll drive to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/11/10/kailash-2013-photo-workshop-announcement/ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:36:43 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1411 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOur 2013 Photography Workshop will take us to beautiful Mt Kailash in western Tibet Workshop dates are May 16th-June 2nd 2013 $500 “early bird” discount for those who register before December 16th, 2012 Registration opens at 9:00am MST on November 16th, 2012 Visit http://himalayanworkshops.com for all of the details!therestofeverest.comOur 2013 Photography Workshop will take us to beautiful Mt Kailash in western Tibet Workshop dates are May 16th-June 2nd 2013 $500 “early bird” discount for those who register before December 16th, 2012 Registration opens at 9:00am MST on November 16th, 2012 Visit http://himalayanworkshops.com for all of the details!Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/10/25/episode-180-tong-la/ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:33:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1403 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’s All Downhill From Here. We reached the last of our high points on this Everest adventure this afternoon by topping out on Tong La. At 17,000 feet (5200m) it’s either the last high point or the first high point along the Friendship Highway (depending on which direction you’re traveling). This was my 4th time […]therestofeverest.comIt’s All Downhill From Here. We reached the last of our high points on this Everest adventure this afternoon by topping out on Tong La. At 17,000 feet (5200m) it’s either the last high point or the first high point along the Friendship Highway (depending on which direction you’re traveling). This was my 4th time […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/10/09/episode-179-hills-sky-clouds-wooo/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:09:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1397 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Lunar Landscape. We stopped for a “bio-break” along the Friendship Highway several hours after leaving Everest Base Camp. I think most people think of jagged peaks when they think of Tibet and the Everest region. Lucky for us, that’s not always the case. We stopped our caravan of Land Cruisers in this beautiful little […]therestofeverest.comA Lunar Landscape. We stopped for a “bio-break” along the Friendship Highway several hours after leaving Everest Base Camp. I think most people think of jagged peaks when they think of Tibet and the Everest region. Lucky for us, that’s not always the case. We stopped our caravan of Land Cruisers in this beautiful little […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/09/26/episode-178-basecamp-buzzkill/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:13:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1376 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverest Evolution? Yesterday we finished the drive to Everest’s North Side and set up camp for a couple of nights at the Rongbuk Monastery. I’ve been here several times before and while the view looks the same (the 13,000 ft / 4000m North Face of Everest) the environment here is very different. We had an […]therestofeverest.comEverest Evolution? Yesterday we finished the drive to Everest’s North Side and set up camp for a couple of nights at the Rongbuk Monastery. I’ve been here several times before and while the view looks the same (the 13,000 ft / 4000m North Face of Everest) the environment here is very different. We had an […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/08/30/episode-177-travel-tips/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:30:15 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1369 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSo Long Everest. See You Tomorrow. The descent from Langma La ended up being the last of the long-distance hiking on our Kangshung Face trek. It was supposed to be split up into two days but we were forced to do it all in one long, long hike. The valley topped by Langma La was […]therestofeverest.comSo Long Everest. See You Tomorrow. The descent from Langma La ended up being the last of the long-distance hiking on our Kangshung Face trek. It was supposed to be split up into two days but we were forced to do it all in one long, long hike. The valley topped by Langma La was […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/08/15/episode-176-langma-la/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:20:32 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1367 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noChivalry Is Not Dead. We packed up camp early this morning for the final ascent on our Kangshung Face trek: the push up Langma La, a 5400m (17,720 feet) pass that stood between us and the end of the trail. Luckily no one was visited by the local demons although I’m not sure if people […]therestofeverest.comChivalry Is Not Dead. We packed up camp early this morning for the final ascent on our Kangshung Face trek: the push up Langma La, a 5400m (17,720 feet) pass that stood between us and the end of the trail. Luckily no one was visited by the local demons although I’m not sure if people […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/08/08/episode-175-hiccups-demons/ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:27:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1363 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noYou Learn Something New Every Day. We may have visited Everest’s Kangshung Face, but the trek isn’t over. We still have to get home! Today we dismantled and left Camp Mango, my little home for half a week. The rest was a real pleasure, but it was definitely time to move on and keep exploring […]therestofeverest.comYou Learn Something New Every Day. We may have visited Everest’s Kangshung Face, but the trek isn’t over. We still have to get home! Today we dismantled and left Camp Mango, my little home for half a week. The rest was a real pleasure, but it was definitely time to move on and keep exploring […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/08/01/episode-174-snow-day/ Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:05:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1358 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNOT Anatomically Correct. The Team wakes to a surprise at Camp Teacup of a substantial amount of snow on the ground. In fact there’s so much snow that the departure for a return to Camp Mango is delayed by a few hours. What to do, what to do? Why, build a snowman of course! After […]therestofeverest.comNOT Anatomically Correct. The Team wakes to a surprise at Camp Teacup of a substantial amount of snow on the ground. In fact there’s so much snow that the departure for a return to Camp Mango is delayed by a few hours. What to do, what to do? Why, build a snowman of course! After […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/07/18/episode-173-camp-mango-camp-teacup/ Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:28:58 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1349 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noContent Is King? The Team safely returns to Camp Teacup after spending the morning exploring Everest’s East Face Base Camp. They made such good time there was still an entire afternoon for lounging and relaxing…and bathing. In fact, the washing of hair seems to be a priority on everyone’s mind; photographers and Staff alike. Of […]therestofeverest.comContent Is King? The Team safely returns to Camp Teacup after spending the morning exploring Everest’s East Face Base Camp. They made such good time there was still an entire afternoon for lounging and relaxing…and bathing. In fact, the washing of hair seems to be a priority on everyone’s mind; photographers and Staff alike. Of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/06/27/high-park-fire-update/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:15:27 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1345 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHanging In There. Unfortunately, I’m having to push the next episode of The Rest of Everest another week as we’re still dealing with the enormous High Park Fire here in the foothills west of Fort Collins, Colorado. While I was evacuated from my home for several days, my neighborhood has not sustained any fire damage […]therestofeverest.comHanging In There. Unfortunately, I’m having to push the next episode of The Rest of Everest another week as we’re still dealing with the enormous High Park Fire here in the foothills west of Fort Collins, Colorado. While I was evacuated from my home for several days, my neighborhood has not sustained any fire damage […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/06/06/episode-172-east-face-bace-camp/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:48:43 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1336 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noResham Phiriri. The Team makes it to the incredibly scenic Kangshung Face Base Camp and are treated to a very unique experience: the entire East Face of Everest all to themselves! The weather is perfect and everyone is having a great time–especially our Sherpa staff. In fact, Pemba, Lobsang, Tendi and Phurba break out into […]therestofeverest.comResham Phiriri. The Team makes it to the incredibly scenic Kangshung Face Base Camp and are treated to a very unique experience: the entire East Face of Everest all to themselves! The weather is perfect and everyone is having a great time–especially our Sherpa staff. In fact, Pemba, Lobsang, Tendi and Phurba break out into […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/05/29/episode-171-makalu/ Tue, 29 May 2012 23:25:03 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1332 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Bonus 8000m Peak. The team continues towards Everest’s East Face Base Camp below the Kangshung Face. Unexpectedly, they come face-to-face with Makalu, the 5th highest mountain in the world at 8481m or 27,825 feet. This is indeed a treat as none of us were expecting to see Makalu is such glorious detail. Once again, […]therestofeverest.comA Bonus 8000m Peak. The team continues towards Everest’s East Face Base Camp below the Kangshung Face. Unexpectedly, they come face-to-face with Makalu, the 5th highest mountain in the world at 8481m or 27,825 feet. This is indeed a treat as none of us were expecting to see Makalu is such glorious detail. Once again, […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/05/23/episode-170-scree-happens/ Thu, 24 May 2012 01:50:03 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1329 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noScotland, Tibet. While Christine, Erin, Sonam and I stayed behind at Camp Mango, the rest of the team headed out for Camp Teacup, not far from Everest’s East Side Base Camp beneath the Kangshung Face. The weather looks like it’s going to be amazing and I’m very excited for all of us. The team heading […]therestofeverest.comScotland, Tibet. While Christine, Erin, Sonam and I stayed behind at Camp Mango, the rest of the team headed out for Camp Teacup, not far from Everest’s East Side Base Camp beneath the Kangshung Face. The weather looks like it’s going to be amazing and I’m very excited for all of us. The team heading […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/05/16/episode-169-building-bridges/ Wed, 16 May 2012 19:13:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1323 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’s Not Just A Metaphor. The Kangshung region around Everest truly has some of the most remarkable campsites I’ve ever experienced. The one we’re at for tonight is grassy and flat with a little trickle of a stream running through the middle of it. Beautiful. We were supposed to be spending a rest day here […]therestofeverest.comIt’s Not Just A Metaphor. The Kangshung region around Everest truly has some of the most remarkable campsites I’ve ever experienced. The one we’re at for tonight is grassy and flat with a little trickle of a stream running through the middle of it. Beautiful. We were supposed to be spending a rest day here […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/05/09/episode-168-the-kangshung-face/ Wed, 09 May 2012 17:11:26 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1313 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThird Side’s A Charm. This morning Everest finally revealed her last secret as we were able to get a clear view of her East Side, the mysterious Kangshung Face. The weather was as clear as it could possibly be and the white snow covering her flanks looked dazzling in contrast to the deep blue sky. […]therestofeverest.comThird Side’s A Charm. This morning Everest finally revealed her last secret as we were able to get a clear view of her East Side, the mysterious Kangshung Face. The weather was as clear as it could possibly be and the white snow covering her flanks looked dazzling in contrast to the deep blue sky. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/05/02/episode-167-poolside-on-the-plateau/ Wed, 02 May 2012 16:29:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1310 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noUniquely Something Special. We finished our beautiful day of trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face by descending into an amazing campsite. Tonight our little backcountry village has been set up in a stunning alpine cirque at the shore of a small glacial lake. I find myself searching for superlatives to describe these places we’ve been walking […]therestofeverest.comUniquely Something Special. We finished our beautiful day of trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face by descending into an amazing campsite. Tonight our little backcountry village has been set up in a stunning alpine cirque at the shore of a small glacial lake. I find myself searching for superlatives to describe these places we’ve been walking […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/04/25/episode-166-see-the-forrest-for-the-trees/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:55:11 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1306 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’s My Show, I Can Do What I Want! All rested up, we left our camp this morning and headed out to make more progress towards Everest’s Kangshung Face. This trek has already shown us several surprises. The most striking surprise has been the absolute absence of people besides our group. We’re on our own […]therestofeverest.comIt’s My Show, I Can Do What I Want! All rested up, we left our camp this morning and headed out to make more progress towards Everest’s Kangshung Face. This trek has already shown us several surprises. The most striking surprise has been the absolute absence of people besides our group. We’re on our own […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/04/17/episode-165-womens-work/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:54:22 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1298 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSleeping The Sleep Of The Just. The Just Plain Tired. Our first full day trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face was epic and exhausting so we were treated today to some much deserved rest. Apparently we were never meant to walk as far as we did yesterday but unfortunately the planned campsite didn’t have a usable […]therestofeverest.comSleeping The Sleep Of The Just. The Just Plain Tired. Our first full day trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face was epic and exhausting so we were treated today to some much deserved rest. Apparently we were never meant to walk as far as we did yesterday but unfortunately the planned campsite didn’t have a usable […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/03/28/episode-164-better-out-than-in/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:26:34 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1295 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI’ve Been Trekkin’ All Night, My Foot’s Wet On The Hill. We had our first full day of trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face today. When you begin a trek, the staff usually lulls you into a false sense of comfort by only making you walk a short distance to the first backcountry camp.  This is […]therestofeverest.comI’ve Been Trekkin’ All Night, My Foot’s Wet On The Hill. We had our first full day of trekking towards Everest’s Kangshung Face today. When you begin a trek, the staff usually lulls you into a false sense of comfort by only making you walk a short distance to the first backcountry camp.  This is […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/03/20/episode-163-cash-candy-contraband/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:01:10 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1288 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Trek Begins. The trek officially started today with a nice hike to our first backcountry camping site. I’m excited to see just how different this east side of Everest is since very few tourists visit this part of Tibet. Right away it became clear that we are in a very different world from the […]therestofeverest.comThe Trek Begins. The trek officially started today with a nice hike to our first backcountry camping site. I’m excited to see just how different this east side of Everest is since very few tourists visit this part of Tibet. Right away it became clear that we are in a very different world from the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/03/14/episode-162-lazarus-of-lhasa/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:14:28 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1284 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWelcome Back To The Land Of The Living! After lunch we headed back on the road for the last bit of driving towards our  first campsite. The trekking portion of this trip is almost here!!! The Land Cruisers have been comfortable for the overland traveling towards Everest, but my feet are itching for some good […]therestofeverest.comWelcome Back To The Land Of The Living! After lunch we headed back on the road for the last bit of driving towards our  first campsite. The trekking portion of this trip is almost here!!! The Land Cruisers have been comfortable for the overland traveling towards Everest, but my feet are itching for some good […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/03/07/episode-161-everest/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:38:09 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1281 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Tallest One In The Middle. This morning we passed a real milestone for the trek: we saw Everest in person with our own eyes from the top of Pang La. Crossing this pass is always a real highlight on the drive to Basecamp or in our case the drive to our first camp since […]therestofeverest.comThe Tallest One In The Middle. This morning we passed a real milestone for the trek: we saw Everest in person with our own eyes from the top of Pang La. Crossing this pass is always a real highlight on the drive to Basecamp or in our case the drive to our first camp since […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/02/28/episode-160-chomolungma-national-park/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:50:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1276 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSo Much More Than a Sign. After leaving Shigatse we had some nice time in the Land Cruisers as we “cruised overland” through the stark Tibetan landscape. We’re all ready to be using our own feet as transportation at this point but these last days of vehicular transport are unavoidable. I have mixed feelings about […]therestofeverest.comSo Much More Than a Sign. After leaving Shigatse we had some nice time in the Land Cruisers as we “cruised overland” through the stark Tibetan landscape. We’re all ready to be using our own feet as transportation at this point but these last days of vehicular transport are unavoidable. I have mixed feelings about […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/02/22/episode-159-the-maitreya-buddha/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:31 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1268 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDid I Mention That It’s Big? We spent the morning today exploring the Tashilhunpo Monastery here in Shigatse. I’ve been waiting to return to this monastery since the moment I left it back in 2007. I was incredibly impressed with the large statue of the Maitreya Buddha but filming it was off limits. No so […]therestofeverest.comDid I Mention That It’s Big? We spent the morning today exploring the Tashilhunpo Monastery here in Shigatse. I’ve been waiting to return to this monastery since the moment I left it back in 2007. I was incredibly impressed with the large statue of the Maitreya Buddha but filming it was off limits. No so […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/02/14/episode-158-the-lhassi-club/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:11:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1116 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBreakfast of Champions. We finished the day in Gyantse by touring the remarkable Kumbum, a 15th century temple containing “100,000” holy images of Buddha. Once again, the Kumbum was a building I was really looking forward to revisiting since exploring it in 2007. Kevin and I spent the afternoon together walking in and out of […]therestofeverest.comBreakfast of Champions. We finished the day in Gyantse by touring the remarkable Kumbum, a 15th century temple containing “100,000” holy images of Buddha. Once again, the Kumbum was a building I was really looking forward to revisiting since exploring it in 2007. Kevin and I spent the afternoon together walking in and out of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/02/08/episode-157-the-roger-huff-show/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1104 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNew Laughter From Old Jokes. We spent the night here in Gyangtse and spent the morning touring the Palcho Monastery. It’s a wonderful place to visit but one of the most interesting events of the day happened well before setting foot inside the monastery’s walls. Just after breakfast Roger, Thilo and Kevin were poking around […]therestofeverest.comNew Laughter From Old Jokes. We spent the night here in Gyangtse and spent the morning touring the Palcho Monastery. It’s a wonderful place to visit but one of the most interesting events of the day happened well before setting foot inside the monastery’s walls. Just after breakfast Roger, Thilo and Kevin were poking around […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/01/31/episode-156-o-canada/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:31:57 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1094 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMaple Leaf, OK. Snow Lions, Not So Much. One of the highlights of the Friendship Highway–literally one of its highest points–is the beautiful Karo La. The pass is somewhere around 5000m or almost 16,500 feet high and the view from the roadway is dominated by the magnificent Karo La Glacier. Although I had the good […]therestofeverest.comMaple Leaf, OK. Snow Lions, Not So Much. One of the highlights of the Friendship Highway–literally one of its highest points–is the beautiful Karo La. The pass is somewhere around 5000m or almost 16,500 feet high and the view from the roadway is dominated by the magnificent Karo La Glacier. Although I had the good […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/01/27/episode-155-pulse-ox-playoffs/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:41:40 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1081 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThis Is Only A Test. We’re continuing out of Lhasa and taking in a lot of mileage on our way to Gyantse. Personally, I am almost never simply a passenger in a car–I’m usually the driver. Sitting in the back seat of our Land Cruiser makes me act just like my two and a half […]therestofeverest.comThis Is Only A Test. We’re continuing out of Lhasa and taking in a lot of mileage on our way to Gyantse. Personally, I am almost never simply a passenger in a car–I’m usually the driver. Sitting in the back seat of our Land Cruiser makes me act just like my two and a half […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/01/18/episode-154-for-your-eyes-only/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:20:25 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=1068 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noInfinitely Improbable. The team finally made it to the Potala Palace today. It was closed yesterday for some kind of administrative meetings so I’m very pleased they were able to visit this amazing complex. The earliest parts of the current palace date back to the 17th century and when I visited with Scott back in […]therestofeverest.comInfinitely Improbable. The team finally made it to the Potala Palace today. It was closed yesterday for some kind of administrative meetings so I’m very pleased they were able to visit this amazing complex. The earliest parts of the current palace date back to the 17th century and when I visited with Scott back in […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2012/01/11/episode-153-the-namaste-ninja/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:27:23 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=698 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMaking Lemonade. With Damion stable in the hospital, our Lhasa emergency relaxed a bit and we were able to continue exploring this amazing city. There are so many things to see here and at the top of the list is the Potala Palace. Chimi arranged transportation and we headed over to the Palace to get […]therestofeverest.comMaking Lemonade. With Damion stable in the hospital, our Lhasa emergency relaxed a bit and we were able to continue exploring this amazing city. There are so many things to see here and at the top of the list is the Potala Palace. Chimi arranged transportation and we headed over to the Palace to get […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/12/09/episode-152-hape-and-red-tape/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:08:51 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=675 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Potala And Priorities. Our first day in Lhasa started out just as I had imagined it. We spent some quality time in and around the Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism. As a tourist, the Jokhang does not disappoint. There are throngs of religious pilgrims praying, chanting and prostrating around the temple […]therestofeverest.comThe Potala And Priorities. Our first day in Lhasa started out just as I had imagined it. We spent some quality time in and around the Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism. As a tourist, the Jokhang does not disappoint. There are throngs of religious pilgrims praying, chanting and prostrating around the temple […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/03/17/episode-151-a-long-way-to-travel-to-see-a-friend/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:19:44 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=667 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhat A Journey, But Totally Worth It. Today we finally returned to the Kathmandu airport after several days of sightseeing and hanging out in Thamel. Our destination today? Lhasa, Tibet! That’s right today we finally flew back into Tibet. It feels so great to be back here as I haven’t been back since Scott Jacobs […]therestofeverest.comWhat A Journey, But Totally Worth It. Today we finally returned to the Kathmandu airport after several days of sightseeing and hanging out in Thamel. Our destination today? Lhasa, Tibet! That’s right today we finally flew back into Tibet. It feels so great to be back here as I haven’t been back since Scott Jacobs […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/03/10/episode-150-bhaktapur-2010/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:09:18 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=659 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWell, Well, Well. Gossip. Today the group traveled to the remarkable ancient city of Bhaktapur for a sight seeing outing. Unfortunately for me, I had to stay behind in Thamel and take care of some behind-the-scenes- business for the upcoming trek. I really regret not being able to join the group. Bhaktapur is a World […]therestofeverest.comWell, Well, Well. Gossip. Today the group traveled to the remarkable ancient city of Bhaktapur for a sight seeing outing. Unfortunately for me, I had to stay behind in Thamel and take care of some behind-the-scenes- business for the upcoming trek. I really regret not being able to join the group. Bhaktapur is a World […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/03/02/episode-149-the-marquardt-scale/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:13:01 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=652 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverybody Poops. The thing is, most people don’t want to talk bout it. But when you’re traveling in the himalayas, what comes out of your body is just as vital to know about as what goes into your body. It’s even more important to know these details when we’re trekking at high altitude. If you’re […]therestofeverest.comEverybody Poops. The thing is, most people don’t want to talk bout it. But when you’re traveling in the himalayas, what comes out of your body is just as vital to know about as what goes into your body. It’s even more important to know these details when we’re trekking at high altitude. If you’re […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/02/23/episode-148-a-365-step-program/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:53:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=641 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Toursit, Not A Sherpa Shortcut. Today was a day of many rituals. The entire team has arrived and so it was time to get back to business. Firts order of the day? One of the infamous Thamel haircut/massages! After the shave/haircut/massage/chiro adjustment with Geoff it was time to explore around the Kathmandu Valley a […]therestofeverest.comA Toursit, Not A Sherpa Shortcut. Today was a day of many rituals. The entire team has arrived and so it was time to get back to business. Firts order of the day? One of the infamous Thamel haircut/massages! After the shave/haircut/massage/chiro adjustment with Geoff it was time to explore around the Kathmandu Valley a […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/02/16/episode-147-meet-me-in-kathmandu/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:40:34 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=634 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNew Faces, Old Places. It’s so great to be back in Kathmandu and so cool to be starting this new Everest adventure! This is going to be the longest trip I’ve made back to the Himalayas since the original Everest expedition way back in 2003. It’s wonderful to have this much time to spend here […]therestofeverest.comNew Faces, Old Places. It’s so great to be back in Kathmandu and so cool to be starting this new Everest adventure! This is going to be the longest trip I’ve made back to the Himalayas since the original Everest expedition way back in 2003. It’s wonderful to have this much time to spend here […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2011/02/10/rest-of-everest-season-5-overview-tibet-in-3d/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:07:56 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=623 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA New Dimension In The Himalayas. Season 5 of The Rest of Everest begins this week with a special episode of the podcast. This is definitely a first because everything you’re about to see was filmed in 3D. I’m very proud to be able to offer this new kind of video and excited that this […]therestofeverest.comA New Dimension In The Himalayas. Season 5 of The Rest of Everest begins this week with a special episode of the podcast. This is definitely a first because everything you’re about to see was filmed in 3D. I’m very proud to be able to offer this new kind of video and excited that this […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/12/09/episode-146-the-end-of-the-2009-everest-trek-photography-workshop/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:14:55 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=615 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAll Good Things Come To An End. It’s difficult to believe that we’ve reached the end of this amazing experience but here we are. The past couple of days in Kathmandu have been pretty amazing. I look forward to going home to my family but I’m incredibly sad to be leaving. We returned from the […]therestofeverest.comAll Good Things Come To An End. It’s difficult to believe that we’ve reached the end of this amazing experience but here we are. The past couple of days in Kathmandu have been pretty amazing. I look forward to going home to my family but I’m incredibly sad to be leaving. We returned from the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/12/01/2011-kailash-trek-photography-workshop-update/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:03:38 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=610 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHere is an excerpt from a Tips From The Top Floor episode where Chris Marquardt and I discuss all things Kailash. As most of you know, registration for the workshop trek is open and we still have space available. If you’d like more information or would like to register, please visit himalayanworkshops.com Thanks Everyone! Jon Miller […]therestofeverest.comHere is an excerpt from a Tips From The Top Floor episode where Chris Marquardt and I discuss all things Kailash. As most of you know, registration for the workshop trek is open and we still have space available. If you’d like more information or would like to register, please visit himalayanworkshops.com Thanks Everyone! Jon Miller […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/11/26/episode-145-full-circle/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:32:31 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=606 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTipping Karma For Good Karma. Tonight we officially ended the trek by both checking in to our hotel and then showering for the first time in 2 weeks. I guess you could think of the shower as a sort of rebirth because there is not a single person on this trip who is currently the […]therestofeverest.comTipping Karma For Good Karma. Tonight we officially ended the trek by both checking in to our hotel and then showering for the first time in 2 weeks. I guess you could think of the shower as a sort of rebirth because there is not a single person on this trip who is currently the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/11/18/episode-144-the-gates-to-paradise/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:53:01 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=601 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo Paradise In Sight. Today was the last day of the trekking portion of our workshop. It’s kind of hard to believe that we’ve made it this far and that tonight we’ll be sleeping in a hotel. The day started off as all of the trekking mornings have with the last of the Jon & […]therestofeverest.comNo Paradise In Sight. Today was the last day of the trekking portion of our workshop. It’s kind of hard to believe that we’ve made it this far and that tonight we’ll be sleeping in a hotel. The day started off as all of the trekking mornings have with the last of the Jon & […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/10/20/episode-143-high-bridge-hijinks/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:17:30 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=590 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOne Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Sherpakind. The rest of today was the kind of day where you feel like a kid again. Thilo, Kyle and I were hiking with Sonam and were really enjoying our nice, leisurely hiking pace. Obviously Sonam thought the day could be a lot more fun and […]therestofeverest.comOne Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Sherpakind. The rest of today was the kind of day where you feel like a kid again. Thilo, Kyle and I were hiking with Sonam and were really enjoying our nice, leisurely hiking pace. Obviously Sonam thought the day could be a lot more fun and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/10/13/episode-142-snot-rocket/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:52:22 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=582 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOne Of The Happiest Days Of My Life. We had a pleasant, almost balmy, evening last night and are now on our way back towards Namche Bazaar. These elevations seemed a bit high over a week ago but now the atmosphere seems luxurious! We’re finally officially back below the treeline and the views you get […]therestofeverest.comOne Of The Happiest Days Of My Life. We had a pleasant, almost balmy, evening last night and are now on our way back towards Namche Bazaar. These elevations seemed a bit high over a week ago but now the atmosphere seems luxurious! We’re finally officially back below the treeline and the views you get […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/10/06/episode-141-the-rest-of-jon-miller/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:44:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=571 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNelly Was Right. We continued down the trail today and finally made it back into the trees. It’s always fun to descend beneath the treeline–almost as much fun as passing the treeline on the way up! The only problem I have with descending to lower altitudes is the fact that the lower you go, the […]therestofeverest.comNelly Was Right. We continued down the trail today and finally made it back into the trees. It’s always fun to descend beneath the treeline–almost as much fun as passing the treeline on the way up! The only problem I have with descending to lower altitudes is the fact that the lower you go, the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/09/29/episode-140-pillow-talk/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:33:38 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=564 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBrought To You By [Insert Company Name Here]. We talk a lot about the need for the proper outerwear on this show. We  talk about the need for a warm sleeping bag. Hmm, we even spend a lot of time talking about tissue in both the facial and toilet varieties. This morning was a first […]therestofeverest.comBrought To You By [Insert Company Name Here]. We talk a lot about the need for the proper outerwear on this show. We  talk about the need for a warm sleeping bag. Hmm, we even spend a lot of time talking about tissue in both the facial and toilet varieties. This morning was a first […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/09/21/episode-139-its-just-a-phase/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:46:52 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=560 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNow that we’re on our way down from Mt Everest the group has settled in to the daily  routine of trekking in the himalayas. We hike for 6-8 hours each day and then walk into our nightly camp which is usually a tea house. After we drop our gear off in our tents the group […]therestofeverest.comNow that we’re on our way down from Mt Everest the group has settled in to the daily  routine of trekking in the himalayas. We hike for 6-8 hours each day and then walk into our nightly camp which is usually a tea house. After we drop our gear off in our tents the group […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/09/14/episode-138-yaks-in-the-mist/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:03:30 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=555 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBlame Canada. This morning we began the last phase of the Everest trek…the downhill portion. The views of the high peaks were absolutely stunning as we were setting out in the morning during the best weather of the day. Indeed, these were the finest views we’ve had thus far on the trek because the weather […]therestofeverest.comBlame Canada. This morning we began the last phase of the Everest trek…the downhill portion. The views of the high peaks were absolutely stunning as we were setting out in the morning during the best weather of the day. Indeed, these were the finest views we’ve had thus far on the trek because the weather […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/09/07/episode-137-the-agony-of-defeet/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:11:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=549 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhere’s The Snooze Button On A Sherpa? This morning Jon and I woke up a bit late. The activity of the past few days had left us pretty exhausted and being all warm and cozy in our individual sleeping bags made it tough to get up! Yes, it’s very easy to be comfy sleeping outdoors […]therestofeverest.comWhere’s The Snooze Button On A Sherpa? This morning Jon and I woke up a bit late. The activity of the past few days had left us pretty exhausted and being all warm and cozy in our individual sleeping bags made it tough to get up! Yes, it’s very easy to be comfy sleeping outdoors […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/09/01/episode-136-a-rare-opportunity/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:29 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=467 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Was Just In The Neighborhood. I stayed at BC a few hours longer than the rest of our group not to take in the scenery, but to catch up with my old friend Dawa. Jeff was the first to head down and Steve and John followed a bit later leaving just me, Karma and […]therestofeverest.comI Was Just In The Neighborhood. I stayed at BC a few hours longer than the rest of our group not to take in the scenery, but to catch up with my old friend Dawa. Jeff was the first to head down and Steve and John followed a bit later leaving just me, Karma and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/05/21/bonus-episode-tips-from-the-top-floor-everest-2010-teaser/ Sat, 22 May 2010 04:00:53 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=507 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noChris Beat Me To It! Here is the first teaser video from our Everest 2010 Trek & Photography Workshop hosted my Chris Marquardt, Monika Andrae and me! As you’ll see, we had quite an adventure. Chris was first to have a teaser episode finished this year so he has kindly allowed me to add this […]therestofeverest.comChris Beat Me To It! Here is the first teaser video from our Everest 2010 Trek & Photography Workshop hosted my Chris Marquardt, Monika Andrae and me! As you’ll see, we had quite an adventure. Chris was first to have a teaser episode finished this year so he has kindly allowed me to add this […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/04/15/live-from-the-himalayas-everestthetrek-com/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=503 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noJon is currently in Kathmandu getting ready to return to Everest in April and May 2010therestofeverest.comJon is currently in Kathmandu getting ready to return to Everest in April and May 2010Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/03/24/episode-135-real-surreal-reality/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:00:54 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=464 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHilarious Hypoxia. Visiting at any base camp on Everest gives you an entirely new appreciation for high altitude mountaineering. You’re always a bit hypoxic here, and it only gets worse as you move uphill. I’ve always said that your perspective on most any topic becomes very fluid at altitude. Here we are at the south […]therestofeverest.comHilarious Hypoxia. Visiting at any base camp on Everest gives you an entirely new appreciation for high altitude mountaineering. You’re always a bit hypoxic here, and it only gets worse as you move uphill. I’ve always said that your perspective on most any topic becomes very fluid at altitude. Here we are at the south […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/03/17/episode-134-shhh-it-happens-at-base-camp/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=461 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCan Anyone Say “Sherpa Shortcut”? This fine morning at BC just keeps getting better. We’ve been able to see climbers going up the Icefall for hours. It really puts the landscape in perspective when you see a climber or group of climbers navigating the obviously dangerous puzzle that is the Khumbu Icefall. You can look […]therestofeverest.comCan Anyone Say “Sherpa Shortcut”? This fine morning at BC just keeps getting better. We’ve been able to see climbers going up the Icefall for hours. It really puts the landscape in perspective when you see a climber or group of climbers navigating the obviously dangerous puzzle that is the Khumbu Icefall. You can look […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/03/10/episode-133-meanwhile-on-kala-patthar/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:28 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=459 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTwo Different Places At The Same Time. Morning here at Base Camp was truly glorious. Those of us here are going to hang out a bit, but the rest of the group is on their way up Kala Patthar. As we walked into BC yesterday the clouds were low and we arrived at the Mountain […]therestofeverest.comTwo Different Places At The Same Time. Morning here at Base Camp was truly glorious. Those of us here are going to hang out a bit, but the rest of the group is on their way up Kala Patthar. As we walked into BC yesterday the clouds were low and we arrived at the Mountain […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/03/05/episode-132-an-unbelievable-base-camp-surprise/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:00:08 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=457 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDefinitely A Day Worthy To Call Mom About. We made it! Yes, we’re a considerably smaller group now, but we’re here–and my friend Dawa is here. What a charmed life I lead. I know the other three guys I’m with (Steve Beatty, Jeff Coe and John Coleman) are here at Base Camp because it’s been […]therestofeverest.comDefinitely A Day Worthy To Call Mom About. We made it! Yes, we’re a considerably smaller group now, but we’re here–and my friend Dawa is here. What a charmed life I lead. I know the other three guys I’m with (Steve Beatty, Jeff Coe and John Coleman) are here at Base Camp because it’s been […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/02/25/episode-131-high-peaks-high-aspirations/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:55 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=455 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThis Is Exactly Why I Came. Continuing onward towards Gorak Shep we finally hit the mother lode–an endless panorama of the World’s highest mountains. Leaving Lobuche so early this morning, I think, made everyone a bit tired as we started out and up on the trail. We’ve been trekking for well over a week now […]therestofeverest.comThis Is Exactly Why I Came. Continuing onward towards Gorak Shep we finally hit the mother lode–an endless panorama of the World’s highest mountains. Leaving Lobuche so early this morning, I think, made everyone a bit tired as we started out and up on the trail. We’ve been trekking for well over a week now […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/02/10/episode-130-a-true-living-legend/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:39 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=453 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWould You Like Some Yak Cheese To Go With That Whine? We all woke up very early today, because we need to maximize our trekking time. Today, some of us will make it to base camp. It’s a very exciting day but I am just NOT a morning person. Especially at altitude. My tent mate […]therestofeverest.comWould You Like Some Yak Cheese To Go With That Whine? We all woke up very early today, because we need to maximize our trekking time. Today, some of us will make it to base camp. It’s a very exciting day but I am just NOT a morning person. Especially at altitude. My tent mate […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/02/03/episode-129-the-ultimate-sacrifice/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:00:58 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=451 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noProof That Climbing Everest WIll Always Be Dangerous. As we continued towards Lobuche today we finally made it to the Everest Memorial, a collection of cairns dedicated to those who have lost their lives on the mountain. This is a place I’ve been anticipating. It’s one of those places I’ve read about, seen photos of […]therestofeverest.comProof That Climbing Everest WIll Always Be Dangerous. As we continued towards Lobuche today we finally made it to the Everest Memorial, a collection of cairns dedicated to those who have lost their lives on the mountain. This is a place I’ve been anticipating. It’s one of those places I’ve read about, seen photos of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/01/27/episode-128-immortalized-in-nepal/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:00:24 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=449 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHappy Birthday Magan! Believe it or not, the weather cleared last night and we were able to continue our journey towards Base Camp. We figure it was Nature’s birthday gift to Megan as today is actually her birthday! How about that? Two members of our team with birthdays during the trek! I think we were […]therestofeverest.comHappy Birthday Magan! Believe it or not, the weather cleared last night and we were able to continue our journey towards Base Camp. We figure it was Nature’s birthday gift to Megan as today is actually her birthday! How about that? Two members of our team with birthdays during the trek! I think we were […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/01/20/episode-127-you-can-hear-me-now/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:27 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=447 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo Tea, No SMS. We finally got the sat phone working today but not without help and an important lesson learned from another Dingboche proprietor. Sonam and I needed to get in touch with Babu back in Kathmandu but we couldn’t do that without the use of another sat phone. Up here in Dingboche, we’re […]therestofeverest.comNo Tea, No SMS. We finally got the sat phone working today but not without help and an important lesson learned from another Dingboche proprietor. Sonam and I needed to get in touch with Babu back in Kathmandu but we couldn’t do that without the use of another sat phone. Up here in Dingboche, we’re […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/01/13/episode-126-a-death-in-the-family/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:10 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=444 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAn Absolute Tragedy. While on an acclimatization hike today a message came down from base camp containing the worst news possible. Tendi’s brother has died higher up on Everest. Tendi is our pacesetter – the guide at the front of the group with the bright orange pack. Over the past week we’ve all grown very […]therestofeverest.comAn Absolute Tragedy. While on an acclimatization hike today a message came down from base camp containing the worst news possible. Tendi’s brother has died higher up on Everest. Tendi is our pacesetter – the guide at the front of the group with the bright orange pack. Over the past week we’ve all grown very […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2010/01/05/episode-125-a-sherpa-sense-of-humor/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:00:56 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=442 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noYes, Definitely A Snow Man. We woke up this morning in Dingboche to a rest day and John Fera’s birthday. We had already planned to throw a small party for John but our staff had something more “festive” in mind. The first thing we noticed after waking up were red balloons tied to the top […]therestofeverest.comYes, Definitely A Snow Man. We woke up this morning in Dingboche to a rest day and John Fera’s birthday. We had already planned to throw a small party for John but our staff had something more “festive” in mind. The first thing we noticed after waking up were red balloons tied to the top […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/12/30/episode-124-a-change-in-the-air/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:00:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=440 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Familiar Face. The rest of the hike to Dingboche had a little bit of everything. We enjoyed trees, tundra, flat sections, steep sections, hot temps, cold temps, sunshine and snow! It was one of those days that almost all people who live in mountainous regions like to say to visitors, “Don’t like the weather […]therestofeverest.comA Familiar Face. The rest of the hike to Dingboche had a little bit of everything. We enjoyed trees, tundra, flat sections, steep sections, hot temps, cold temps, sunshine and snow! It was one of those days that almost all people who live in mountainous regions like to say to visitors, “Don’t like the weather […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/12/22/episode-123-tengboche/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:00:21 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=437 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Wheel Keeps On Turning. We did make it to the little town of Tengboche last night and took a tour of the monastery there this morning. It really is wonderful to get to spend some time in a monastery up here, so far away from the chaotic urban landscape back in Kathmandu. It was […]therestofeverest.comThe Wheel Keeps On Turning. We did make it to the little town of Tengboche last night and took a tour of the monastery there this morning. It really is wonderful to get to spend some time in a monastery up here, so far away from the chaotic urban landscape back in Kathmandu. It was […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/12/15/episode-122-nice-lens-baby/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:00:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=435 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noPhoto Geeks. We left Namche this morning and resumed our upward progress. Along the way Chris broke out his Lens Baby and we had a blast shooting video with it. As Chris has always said, one of the best reasons to join one of these photography workshops is that you get to play with everyone […]therestofeverest.comPhoto Geeks. We left Namche this morning and resumed our upward progress. Along the way Chris broke out his Lens Baby and we had a blast shooting video with it. As Chris has always said, one of the best reasons to join one of these photography workshops is that you get to play with everyone […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/12/08/episode-121-sat-phone-conundrum/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:00:34 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=433 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhat We’ve Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate. Since today was a rest day here in Namche, I decided to test our satellite gear. It doesn’t work. Whenever I visit Everest I always bring some technology that allows me to share my experiences with everyone. One of my favorite things is working with high-tech […]therestofeverest.comWhat We’ve Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate. Since today was a rest day here in Namche, I decided to test our satellite gear. It doesn’t work. Whenever I visit Everest I always bring some technology that allows me to share my experiences with everyone. One of my favorite things is working with high-tech […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/12/02/episode-120-namche-bazaar/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:40 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=431 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWolfes And Wildcards. We woke up to our first morning here in Namche and another stunning view right out of our tents. In fact the view is so beautiful it makes yesterday’s difficulties fade away to a distant memory. Well, maybe not for Steve and Andi Wolfe. They had an epic day yesterday that will […]therestofeverest.comWolfes And Wildcards. We woke up to our first morning here in Namche and another stunning view right out of our tents. In fact the view is so beautiful it makes yesterday’s difficulties fade away to a distant memory. Well, maybe not for Steve and Andi Wolfe. They had an epic day yesterday that will […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/11/24/episode-119-stairmasters/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:28 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=428 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHappily Exhausted. The rest of the day’s trekking has finally brought us to the town of Namche Bazaar. Namche is fairly well-known since it serves as the gateway to the Everest region here in Nepal. The town is built into a steep hillside and creates an impressive amphitheater of terraces, buildings and stone-paved streets. Of […]therestofeverest.comHappily Exhausted. The rest of the day’s trekking has finally brought us to the town of Namche Bazaar. Namche is fairly well-known since it serves as the gateway to the Everest region here in Nepal. The town is built into a steep hillside and creates an impressive amphitheater of terraces, buildings and stone-paved streets. Of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/11/17/episode-118-photos-just-dont-do-it/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=425 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“In Person” Is Important. The podcast has been a great tool to get people around the world familiar with the Everest region. But this morning it became clear there’s no competition for personal experience. We arrived into camp yesterday as it began to rain and the clouds were low, obscuring the view of our surroundings. […]therestofeverest.com“In Person” Is Important. The podcast has been a great tool to get people around the world familiar with the Everest region. But this morning it became clear there’s no competition for personal experience. We arrived into camp yesterday as it began to rain and the clouds were low, obscuring the view of our surroundings. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/11/11/episode-117-no-trains-no-planes-no-automobiles/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=423 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noToo Much Information. We walked out of Lukla and left the infrastructure of modern life behind us. From here on out, there will be no roads and the only trains will be yak trains. How cool is that? At lunch today I gave the first of a series of planned speeches in an effort to […]therestofeverest.comToo Much Information. We walked out of Lukla and left the infrastructure of modern life behind us. From here on out, there will be no roads and the only trains will be yak trains. How cool is that? At lunch today I gave the first of a series of planned speeches in an effort to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/11/04/episode-116-landing-in-lukla/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:37 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=421 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Gold Standard? We landed in Lukla, Nepal this morning and everyone was looking forward to seeing-and experiencing-the famous Lukla Airstrip. A quick flight to Lukla is the first stage of most treks to the South Side of Everest. We had all heard so much about the Lukla Airport because of it’s unique runway. There […]therestofeverest.comThe Gold Standard? We landed in Lukla, Nepal this morning and everyone was looking forward to seeing-and experiencing-the famous Lukla Airstrip. A quick flight to Lukla is the first stage of most treks to the South Side of Everest. We had all heard so much about the Lukla Airport because of it’s unique runway. There […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/10/29/episode-115-kathmandu-exactly-the-same-but-different/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:57 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=419 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Team Arrives. For the past 3 years I’ve been trying to show a more complete picture of what it’s like to visit Everest and the Himalayas. Now, with a bunch of my audience members standing around me here in Kathmandu, that picture is going to become even more complete! I can hardly believe we’re […]therestofeverest.comThe Team Arrives. For the past 3 years I’ve been trying to show a more complete picture of what it’s like to visit Everest and the Himalayas. Now, with a bunch of my audience members standing around me here in Kathmandu, that picture is going to become even more complete! I can hardly believe we’re […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/10/22/episode-114-season-4-introduction-the-highest-photography-workshop-in-the-world/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:00:13 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=417 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBack To Everest…Again. The highly anticipated season 4 of The Rest of Everest begins this week with a nice overview of what to expect from the Everest Trek 2009 episodes. It’s always exciting to begin producing a new season of the show. Luckily every season is very different and this new series changes everything. This […]therestofeverest.comBack To Everest…Again. The highly anticipated season 4 of The Rest of Everest begins this week with a nice overview of what to expect from the Everest Trek 2009 episodes. It’s always exciting to begin producing a new season of the show. Luckily every season is very different and this new series changes everything. This […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/09/23/episode-113-annapurna-iv-bonus-interviews/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00:06 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=414 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Himalayas Are Worth It. While the team was trekking out from A4, Ben filmed some interviews with other trekkers met on the trail. This is just a quick bonus episode since these interviews were too long to include in a regular episode. Still, they’re worth watching. Jon Miller Total Running Time: 18:26therestofeverest.comThe Himalayas Are Worth It. While the team was trekking out from A4, Ben filmed some interviews with other trekkers met on the trail. This is just a quick bonus episode since these interviews were too long to include in a regular episode. Still, they’re worth watching. Jon Miller Total Running Time: 18:26Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/08/26/episode-112-the-end-of-the-annapurna-iv-expedition/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:37 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=411 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEnough Walking, Let’s Ride. The Annapurna IV expedition comes to an end as The Team completes the hike out and make their way to Pokara. Once in Pokara they rent motorcycles and scooters and zoom around town laughing and looking especially suave in their oversized helmets. What a great way to end the expedition. Jon […]therestofeverest.comEnough Walking, Let’s Ride. The Annapurna IV expedition comes to an end as The Team completes the hike out and make their way to Pokara. Once in Pokara they rent motorcycles and scooters and zoom around town laughing and looking especially suave in their oversized helmets. What a great way to end the expedition. Jon […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/08/19/episode-111-onward-and-downward/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:27 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=409 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo Ganja For Me, Thanks. The Team packs up and leaves their Annapurna IV basecamp. It’s been real. It’s been fun. It’s been real fun. Still, there are days of trekking ahead before flying back to Kathmandu. It’s time to check out the 2nd half of the famous Annapurna Circuit, and discover just how friendly […]therestofeverest.comNo Ganja For Me, Thanks. The Team packs up and leaves their Annapurna IV basecamp. It’s been real. It’s been fun. It’s been real fun. Still, there are days of trekking ahead before flying back to Kathmandu. It’s time to check out the 2nd half of the famous Annapurna Circuit, and discover just how friendly […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/08/12/special-announcement-2010-everest-trek-workshop/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:00:31 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=499 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience…Again! Chris Marquardt and Monika Andrae join Jon to announce details of the 2010 Trek and Photography Workshop. To sign up for the trek information newsletter, please visit himalayanworkshops.com You can find Chris on his excellent photography podcast Tips From The Top Floor. www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com Please remember to visit www.netvibes.com/everesttrek to keep up to speed on the […]therestofeverest.comA Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience…Again! Chris Marquardt and Monika Andrae join Jon to announce details of the 2010 Trek and Photography Workshop. To sign up for the trek information newsletter, please visit himalayanworkshops.com You can find Chris on his excellent photography podcast Tips From The Top Floor. www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com Please remember to visit www.netvibes.com/everesttrek to keep up to speed on the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/08/05/episode-110-the-slog/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=407 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWho Said Going Downhill Was Easy? The snow conditions on Annapurna IV are so terrible it makes moving, even downhill, unbelievably difficult. With each step, the guys sink up to their waist in rotten snow. At times it seems like the only things keeping Ben or Josh from sinking and disappearing under the snow are […]therestofeverest.comWho Said Going Downhill Was Easy? The snow conditions on Annapurna IV are so terrible it makes moving, even downhill, unbelievably difficult. With each step, the guys sink up to their waist in rotten snow. At times it seems like the only things keeping Ben or Josh from sinking and disappearing under the snow are […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/07/28/episode-109-2-steps-up-5000-steps-down/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:00:18 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=405 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCalling It. The Team make more progress up the hill and establish a camp at around 20,000 feet. Ben and Josh feel certain that they can make it to the summit as long as the weather window remains open. The only thing that could stop them would be a snow storm and strong winds. Not […]therestofeverest.comCalling It. The Team make more progress up the hill and establish a camp at around 20,000 feet. Ben and Josh feel certain that they can make it to the summit as long as the weather window remains open. The only thing that could stop them would be a snow storm and strong winds. Not […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/07/22/episode-108-not-bad-not-good/ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:00:57 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=403 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNot A Bad Perch. The Annapurna IV climb continues with an exhausting slog up to Camp 2. The snow conditions continue to be problematic, but the views from the peak continue to be exhilarating. So, for now, it’s all working out. Jon Miller Total Running Time: 20:11therestofeverest.comNot A Bad Perch. The Annapurna IV climb continues with an exhausting slog up to Camp 2. The snow conditions continue to be problematic, but the views from the peak continue to be exhilarating. So, for now, it’s all working out. Jon Miller Total Running Time: 20:11Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/06/24/bonus-episode-tips-from-the-top-floor-everest-trek-2009-teaser/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:00:48 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=496 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA View Of The Trek Through A Differnt Lens. No Baruntse Expedition overview this week. Instead, here’s another look at the Everest Trek 2009 Workshop couretest of Chris Marquardt of Tips From The Top Floor. Chris and I both documented the same trip but with very different perspectives and styles. If you enjoy his teaser […]therestofeverest.comA View Of The Trek Through A Differnt Lens. No Baruntse Expedition overview this week. Instead, here’s another look at the Everest Trek 2009 Workshop couretest of Chris Marquardt of Tips From The Top Floor. Chris and I both documented the same trip but with very different perspectives and styles. If you enjoy his teaser […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/06/18/everest-trek-2009-teaser/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:00:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=492 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Highest Photography Workshop In The World. As expected, here is a sort of “best of” montage of footage from the 2009 Photography workshop. I hope this episode gets everyone excited about season 4 of The Rest of Everest which will cover all of the events from the 2009 trek in detail! Chris Marquardt can […]therestofeverest.comThe Highest Photography Workshop In The World. As expected, here is a sort of “best of” montage of footage from the 2009 Photography workshop. I hope this episode gets everyone excited about season 4 of The Rest of Everest which will cover all of the events from the 2009 trek in detail! Chris Marquardt can […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/06/02/everest-trek-2009-wrap-up/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:51 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=489 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Highest Photography Workshop In The World. Jon is back from Nepal and is joined by Chris Marquardt to discuss the trek and photography workshop. You can find Chris on his excellent photography podcast Tips From The Top Floor. www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com Please remember to visit www.netvibes.com/everesttrek to keep up to speed on the trekking team and to view […]therestofeverest.comThe Highest Photography Workshop In The World. Jon is back from Nepal and is joined by Chris Marquardt to discuss the trek and photography workshop. You can find Chris on his excellent photography podcast Tips From The Top Floor. www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com Please remember to visit www.netvibes.com/everesttrek to keep up to speed on the trekking team and to view […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/04/15/episode-107-going-up-and-blowing-up/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=401 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Damn Fine Day. Ben and Josh decide to resume the climb and head out of base camp, climbing to Camp 1. They made great time since their old ski tracks were still in place. Still, the snow conditions remain extremely difficult to climb in. The warm temperatures have turned the snow pack into an […]therestofeverest.comA Damn Fine Day. Ben and Josh decide to resume the climb and head out of base camp, climbing to Camp 1. They made great time since their old ski tracks were still in place. Still, the snow conditions remain extremely difficult to climb in. The warm temperatures have turned the snow pack into an […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/04/13/bonus-episode-baruntse-2009/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:00:52 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=486 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBen Clark’s Spring 2009 Expedition. Ben, Josh Butson and their new teammate, climber Jon Miller, are en route to Nepal for more climbing and skiing. The Rest of Everest’s Jon Miller speaks with Ben for the lowdown on this year’s unique expedition to 7,220 meter (23,688 ft) Baruntse in eastern Nepal. To follow along with […]therestofeverest.comBen Clark’s Spring 2009 Expedition. Ben, Josh Butson and their new teammate, climber Jon Miller, are en route to Nepal for more climbing and skiing. The Rest of Everest’s Jon Miller speaks with Ben for the lowdown on this year’s unique expedition to 7,220 meter (23,688 ft) Baruntse in eastern Nepal. To follow along with […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/04/09/episode-106-cowboys-but-not-indians/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:00:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=399 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noButterflies In The Himalayas. The team returns to base camp to regroup and dry out after embracing Tim’s decision to leave the climbing up to Ben and Josh. The Austrian team has left and now Ben and Josh will be the only climbers on Annapurna IV. The climbers are extremely self-sufficient with incredible mountaineering skills, […]therestofeverest.comButterflies In The Himalayas. The team returns to base camp to regroup and dry out after embracing Tim’s decision to leave the climbing up to Ben and Josh. The Austrian team has left and now Ben and Josh will be the only climbers on Annapurna IV. The climbers are extremely self-sufficient with incredible mountaineering skills, […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/03/31/episode-105-the-best-f-cheerleader/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=397 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo Shame, No Regrets. After a restless night at Camp 1 the guys set out to make more upward progress. At a rest stop a few pitches up, Tim announces that he’s made a decision about his role on the climb. Tim decides that he doesn’t feel comfortable enough with the route and feels he […]therestofeverest.comNo Shame, No Regrets. After a restless night at Camp 1 the guys set out to make more upward progress. At a rest stop a few pitches up, Tim announces that he’s made a decision about his role on the climb. Tim decides that he doesn’t feel comfortable enough with the route and feels he […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/03/25/episode-104-a-room-with-a-view/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:55 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=395 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Line of Demarcation. The guys finally get the chance to begin upward progress on the mountain. They make it to a point above 19,000 feet and set up Camp 1. It is rather amazing how much work it takes to establish a camp. You cannot just grab a tent from out of the back […]therestofeverest.comThe Line of Demarcation. The guys finally get the chance to begin upward progress on the mountain. They make it to a point above 19,000 feet and set up Camp 1. It is rather amazing how much work it takes to establish a camp. You cannot just grab a tent from out of the back […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/03/19/episode-103-a-river-runs-through-it/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:00:18 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=393 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAs Precise As A Diamond Bullet. Just when they begin to consider solving dinner-table arguments with their ice axes, conditions on the mountain improve enough to begin the climb in earnest. Good thing, too. They have all become seriously infected with cabin fever. The combination of that and the growing rivulet of snow melt water […]therestofeverest.comAs Precise As A Diamond Bullet. Just when they begin to consider solving dinner-table arguments with their ice axes, conditions on the mountain improve enough to begin the climb in earnest. Good thing, too. They have all become seriously infected with cabin fever. The combination of that and the growing rivulet of snow melt water […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/03/11/episode-102-sweet-dreams/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:01 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=390 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWho Needs TV When You Have Nocturnal Insanity? Living at altitude is not just rough on the body, it is also rough on the brain. While it’s a common occurrence to feel that the lower oxygen levels high in the Himalayas can slow some thought processes down…they seem to speed dreams up! Tim, Josh and […]therestofeverest.comWho Needs TV When You Have Nocturnal Insanity? Living at altitude is not just rough on the body, it is also rough on the brain. While it’s a common occurrence to feel that the lower oxygen levels high in the Himalayas can slow some thought processes down…they seem to speed dreams up! Tim, Josh and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/03/04/episode-101-typically-himalayan/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:00:45 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=388 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Weather Is What It Is. Team takes a few more turns on the skis but the excitement is short lived. The weather is calling the shots now. Ben calls the team’s official weather man, his father Jerry Clark, for an update. Back at home in Tennessee, Jerry has full-bandwidth access to the Internet and […]therestofeverest.comThe Weather Is What It Is. Team takes a few more turns on the skis but the excitement is short lived. The weather is calling the shots now. Ben calls the team’s official weather man, his father Jerry Clark, for an update. Back at home in Tennessee, Jerry has full-bandwidth access to the Internet and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/02/24/episode-100-earn-the-turn/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=386 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“We Are The Luckiest People On Earth.” The guys get to work settling in to base camp. They also make their first exploratory climb to check out the snow conditions. When you’re thousands of miles away from the closest ski resort and happen to be on a mountain that has never seen a single skier […]therestofeverest.com“We Are The Luckiest People On Earth.” The guys get to work settling in to base camp. They also make their first exploratory climb to check out the snow conditions. When you’re thousands of miles away from the closest ski resort and happen to be on a mountain that has never seen a single skier […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/02/21/bonus-episode-ophir-to-telluride/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:00:42 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=483 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Winter Commute In The San Juan Range. Here is a nice bonus episode of a story Ben Clark produced for Plum TV in Telluride, Colorado. If anyone would like to see more bonus episodes like this one, please email me to let me know. jon@therestofeverest.com We’ll be back in a few days with The […]therestofeverest.comA Winter Commute In The San Juan Range. Here is a nice bonus episode of a story Ben Clark produced for Plum TV in Telluride, Colorado. If anyone would like to see more bonus episodes like this one, please email me to let me know. jon@therestofeverest.com We’ll be back in a few days with The […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/02/17/episode-099-up-to-the-bottom/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:00:53 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=384 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhere’s Waldo? He’s At Base Camp. The approach trek ends after it almost never ends. The exact location of base camp is debated by the porters. Apparently the porters all feel that the true location of BC is right around the corner. Unfortunately their information is based on the word of a 15 year old […]therestofeverest.comWhere’s Waldo? He’s At Base Camp. The approach trek ends after it almost never ends. The exact location of base camp is debated by the porters. Apparently the porters all feel that the true location of BC is right around the corner. Unfortunately their information is based on the word of a 15 year old […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/02/11/episode-098-approaching-the-end-of-the-approach/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:00:11 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=382 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSick, Huge Fun. The approach trek is almost over as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. They finally get an unrestricted view of their objective. The guys have finally made it out of the jungle and leave the heat and humidity behind them. Now they just need to figure out exactly where Base Camp is. […]therestofeverest.comSick, Huge Fun. The approach trek is almost over as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. They finally get an unrestricted view of their objective. The guys have finally made it out of the jungle and leave the heat and humidity behind them. Now they just need to figure out exactly where Base Camp is. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/02/04/episode-097-hearts-racing-hearts-aching/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:07 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=380 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noLove You, Honey. The approach trek continues as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. Along the way the team catches their first glimpse of the high peaks. It’s always interesting to be hiking though a dense, hot and humid jungle while being able to gaze upon snow fields and glaciers. Team are all thrilled to […]therestofeverest.comLove You, Honey. The approach trek continues as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. Along the way the team catches their first glimpse of the high peaks. It’s always interesting to be hiking though a dense, hot and humid jungle while being able to gaze upon snow fields and glaciers. Team are all thrilled to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/01/27/episode-096-the-road-at-least-for-now-less-traveled/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:00:36 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=378 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIf You Build It They Will Come. The approach trek continues as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. Along the way they talk to a hotel owner about the road being built along the Annapurna Circuit. The road will make access to the region much easier but will bring many hardships for people whose property […]therestofeverest.comIf You Build It They Will Come. The approach trek continues as the team heads towards Annapurna IV. Along the way they talk to a hotel owner about the road being built along the Annapurna Circuit. The road will make access to the region much easier but will bring many hardships for people whose property […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/01/21/episode-095-beyond-everest-the-annapurna-iv-expedition-begins/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:12 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=376 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWe Approach The Subject Of The Approach. Unlike here in the United States, in Nepal there are no parking lots at the trail head for many of the large mountains. No, for A4 the guys need to trek 65 miles to their base camp. Trekking to the mountain becomes an adventure in itself. Jon Miller […]therestofeverest.comWe Approach The Subject Of The Approach. Unlike here in the United States, in Nepal there are no parking lots at the trail head for many of the large mountains. No, for A4 the guys need to trek 65 miles to their base camp. Trekking to the mountain becomes an adventure in itself. Jon Miller […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2009/01/14/episode-094-beyond-everest-the-annapurna-iv-series-introduction/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:10 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=373 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverest Isn’t Necessarily The Pinnacle. We’re kicking off season 3 of The Rest of Everest with a special series I’m calling Beyond Everest. All of you know my dear friend Ben Clark and you’ve watched him summit Everest. It was an extremely large accomplishment and it may have seemed like the pinnacle of any climber’s […]therestofeverest.comEverest Isn’t Necessarily The Pinnacle. We’re kicking off season 3 of The Rest of Everest with a special series I’m calling Beyond Everest. All of you know my dear friend Ben Clark and you’ve watched him summit Everest. It was an extremely large accomplishment and it may have seemed like the pinnacle of any climber’s […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/09/19/episode-093-the-end-of-the-tibet-2007-trek/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00:31 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=370 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOne Journey Ends, Another Begins. The last evening in Kathmandu was great. Scott and I went for pizza at Fire & Ice and purchased the rest of the gifts destined for friends and family. It was wonderful, and it even started to rain. The weather has been hot and hazy in Nepal and the rain […]therestofeverest.comOne Journey Ends, Another Begins. The last evening in Kathmandu was great. Scott and I went for pizza at Fire & Ice and purchased the rest of the gifts destined for friends and family. It was wonderful, and it even started to rain. The weather has been hot and hazy in Nepal and the rain […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/09/03/episode-092-the-eyes-of-buddha/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:52 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=368 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Unity Of All Things. The trip has now come full circle as Scott and I are back in Kathmandu. Today is our last day in Nepal and we just couldn’t have left without seeing the amazing Boudhanath Stupa. Boudda, as it’s called locally, is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest […]therestofeverest.comThe Unity Of All Things. The trip has now come full circle as Scott and I are back in Kathmandu. Today is our last day in Nepal and we just couldn’t have left without seeing the amazing Boudhanath Stupa. Boudda, as it’s called locally, is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/08/19/episode-091-out-of-the-coulds-into-the-heat/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:21 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=366 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Fond Farewell To Good Friends. Well, it was inevitable. Scott and I left Tibet today and crossed over the border and back into Nepal. It was difficult to leave but I know I’ll be back sometime soon. I hope. I love Tibet. I am fascinated by the landscapes, the people and quite honestly the […]therestofeverest.comA Fond Farewell To Good Friends. Well, it was inevitable. Scott and I left Tibet today and crossed over the border and back into Nepal. It was difficult to leave but I know I’ll be back sometime soon. I hope. I love Tibet. I am fascinated by the landscapes, the people and quite honestly the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/08/12/episode-090-the-shortest-of-the-tallest/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=364 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’s All Downhill From Here. This morning we spent some quality time up on Tong La, a pass with a tremendous view of Shishapangma. “Shisha” is the shortest of the 8000 meter peaks at 8012m tall. It’s also the only 8000 meter peak located entirely within Tibet instead of right on the border. One more […]therestofeverest.comIt’s All Downhill From Here. This morning we spent some quality time up on Tong La, a pass with a tremendous view of Shishapangma. “Shisha” is the shortest of the 8000 meter peaks at 8012m tall. It’s also the only 8000 meter peak located entirely within Tibet instead of right on the border. One more […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/07/23/episode-089-dingri-old-tingri/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:00:02 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=362 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“He Has Asked For The Pancake.” Well, here we are back in Tingri. Not New Tingri but Old Tingri, the gateway to the Everest region in Tibet. Honestly I never thought I’d be back here after 2003, but life is funny that way. Of all the experiences I’ve had in Tibet, Old Tingri is one […]therestofeverest.com“He Has Asked For The Pancake.” Well, here we are back in Tingri. Not New Tingri but Old Tingri, the gateway to the Everest region in Tibet. Honestly I never thought I’d be back here after 2003, but life is funny that way. Of all the experiences I’ve had in Tibet, Old Tingri is one […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/07/16/episode-088-goodbye-old-friend/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:56 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=359 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTime To Move On. It seems like we’ve just arrived at BC, and now it’s time to leave. Wait, we did just arrive! But of course it’s the journey, not the destination that is the most important. So, we’re heading out to continue our journey. The climbing season has just begun and the anticipation and […]therestofeverest.comTime To Move On. It seems like we’ve just arrived at BC, and now it’s time to leave. Wait, we did just arrive! But of course it’s the journey, not the destination that is the most important. So, we’re heading out to continue our journey. The climbing season has just begun and the anticipation and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/06/24/episode-087-technical-support/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:00:37 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=357 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTalking Shop At 17,000 Feet. After the puja ended, Scott and I wandered around BC looking for people to chat with. Most everyone who is going to be climbing Everest this year has arrived and are setting up their camps. I told a friend back in Colorado that I would search out the 7SummitsClub.com team […]therestofeverest.comTalking Shop At 17,000 Feet. After the puja ended, Scott and I wandered around BC looking for people to chat with. Most everyone who is going to be climbing Everest this year has arrived and are setting up their camps. I told a friend back in Colorado that I would search out the 7SummitsClub.com team […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/06/18/episode-086-puja-deja-vu/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:00:08 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=355 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noR-E-S-P-E-C-T. I wasn’t sure Scott and I were going to be able to be a part of a puja ceremony since we have so little time at BC, but we lucked out! The team living “next door” to Brian and Justin invited us to be a part of theirs. It’s easy to look at a […]therestofeverest.comR-E-S-P-E-C-T. I wasn’t sure Scott and I were going to be able to be a part of a puja ceremony since we have so little time at BC, but we lucked out! The team living “next door” to Brian and Justin invited us to be a part of theirs. It’s easy to look at a […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/06/10/episode-085-good-morning-everest/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:02 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=352 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhat A View To Wake Up To. We met up with the LUNGevity team and I decided to to do some impromptu interviews with them. I knew right away where I wanted to film them. The Base Camp swimming pools. OK, lets be clear about this. These are natural pools of water, glacial tarns, that […]therestofeverest.comWhat A View To Wake Up To. We met up with the LUNGevity team and I decided to to do some impromptu interviews with them. I knew right away where I wanted to film them. The Base Camp swimming pools. OK, lets be clear about this. These are natural pools of water, glacial tarns, that […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/06/04/episode-084-a-kind-of-homecoming/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=350 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Feel Like I’ve Been Here Before. Arriving back at Everest Base Camp all because of the podcast was one of the coolest moments of my life. I had dreamed of this moment almost every day for the past 4 years. Amazing. Of course, things were different then they were in 2003. For one, since […]therestofeverest.comI Feel Like I’ve Been Here Before. Arriving back at Everest Base Camp all because of the podcast was one of the coolest moments of my life. I had dreamed of this moment almost every day for the past 4 years. Amazing. Of course, things were different then they were in 2003. For one, since […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/05/28/bonus-episode-annapurna-iv-recap/ Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=477 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBen Clark’s Spring 2008 Expedition – Postmortem. Ben and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tin Clarke have returned from Nepal and their expedition on Annapurna IV. This year they went out to climb a 24,688′ peak called Annapurna IV with the goal of summitting and performing the first ski descent of the peak. Well, […]therestofeverest.comBen Clark’s Spring 2008 Expedition – Postmortem. Ben and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tin Clarke have returned from Nepal and their expedition on Annapurna IV. This year they went out to climb a 24,688′ peak called Annapurna IV with the goal of summitting and performing the first ski descent of the peak. Well, […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/05/21/episode-083-in-the-company-of-giants/ Thu, 22 May 2008 02:00:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=347 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“You Cannot Believe That View!” It has taken Scott and I over 12 days to get to this point but we’ve finally been able to gaze upon Everest with our own eyes. What a morning this has been! It started out with leaving New Tingri and continuing to head south down the Friendship Highway. After […]therestofeverest.com“You Cannot Believe That View!” It has taken Scott and I over 12 days to get to this point but we’ve finally been able to gaze upon Everest with our own eyes. What a morning this has been! It started out with leaving New Tingri and continuing to head south down the Friendship Highway. After […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/05/07/episode-082-the-rest-of-the-everest/ Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:28 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=345 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noLife Imitating Art. We spent the evening in Shegar, New Tingri hanging out in the tea house. Our acclimatization is going really well so we all felt great. It was a very enjoyable evening and very different from the routine we’ve been repeating up to now. The past few nights after the sightseeing was over […]therestofeverest.comLife Imitating Art. We spent the evening in Shegar, New Tingri hanging out in the tea house. Our acclimatization is going really well so we all felt great. It was a very enjoyable evening and very different from the routine we’ve been repeating up to now. The past few nights after the sightseeing was over […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/05/04/episode-081-shegar-new-tingri/ Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:21 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=342 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverything New Is Old Again. We’ve rolled into the little town of Shegar, otherwise known as NEW Tingri. Man, what a sense of deja vu. I feel like I’ve been here before. Actually, in many ways I have. New Tingri looks and feels just like Old Tingri, the little town Ben, Major and I tried […]therestofeverest.comEverything New Is Old Again. We’ve rolled into the little town of Shegar, otherwise known as NEW Tingri. Man, what a sense of deja vu. I feel like I’ve been here before. Actually, in many ways I have. New Tingri looks and feels just like Old Tingri, the little town Ben, Major and I tried […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/30/special-announcement-everest-trek-2009/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:00:25 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=474 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverest Trek And Workshop For 2009! No video episode this week, but you may not mind. Please listen to this special episode and visitEverestTrek2009.com for more information. We’ll return with video episode 081 next week. Thanks for listening! Jon Miller Total Running Time: 28:16therestofeverest.comEverest Trek And Workshop For 2009! No video episode this week, but you may not mind. Please listen to this special episode and visitEverestTrek2009.com for more information. We’ll return with video episode 081 next week. Thanks for listening! Jon Miller Total Running Time: 28:16Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/22/episode-080-youve-got-to-pick-a-pocket-or-two/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:49 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=340 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’ll Stunt Your Growth. Today we had some memorable experiences with a bunch of kids. The image of 6-year-old children smoking is something I will not soon forget, but more about that in a second. The day started off with an hour or so in front of Tashilunpo Monastery so Scott and I could get […]therestofeverest.comIt’ll Stunt Your Growth. Today we had some memorable experiences with a bunch of kids. The image of 6-year-old children smoking is something I will not soon forget, but more about that in a second. The day started off with an hour or so in front of Tashilunpo Monastery so Scott and I could get […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/20/bonus-episode-annapurna-iv/ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=470 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBen Clark’s Spring 2008 Expedition. Ben and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tin Clarke are heading back to Nepal for a new expedition. This year they are going to climb a 24,688′ peak called Annapurna IV and once they summit they are going to try to accomplish the first ski descent. Jon Miller Total […]therestofeverest.comBen Clark’s Spring 2008 Expedition. Ben and his climbing partners Josh Butson and Tin Clarke are heading back to Nepal for a new expedition. This year they are going to climb a 24,688′ peak called Annapurna IV and once they summit they are going to try to accomplish the first ski descent. Jon Miller Total […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/16/episode-079-shigatse/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=338 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSmile And Say (Yak) Cheese! We’re steadily making our way towards Everest and are now in the city of Shigatse. This is the 2nd largest city in Tibet and home to the 5th largest monastery, Tashilunpo. You’d think that Scott and I would be getting used to seeing monasteries, but you’d be wrong. Although they […]therestofeverest.comSmile And Say (Yak) Cheese! We’re steadily making our way towards Everest and are now in the city of Shigatse. This is the 2nd largest city in Tibet and home to the 5th largest monastery, Tashilunpo. You’d think that Scott and I would be getting used to seeing monasteries, but you’d be wrong. Although they […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/09/episode-078-gyangtse/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=336 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noInstant Karma’s Going To Get You. Today we visited the Kumbum, the largest chorten, or stupa in Tibet. This place was a feast for the eyes, and I WAS able to photograph everything I wanted! Right next door to the Kumbum was a temple where the monks at this monastery prayed. We climbed to the […]therestofeverest.comInstant Karma’s Going To Get You. Today we visited the Kumbum, the largest chorten, or stupa in Tibet. This place was a feast for the eyes, and I WAS able to photograph everything I wanted! Right next door to the Kumbum was a temple where the monks at this monastery prayed. We climbed to the […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/04/02/episode-077-finally-heading-towards-everest/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:00:56 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=333 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noNo Demons Here. We made it into Gyangtse today after some incredible scenery along the way. This is Tibet’s 4th largest city and the view is dominated by a fortress on a hill. Spectacular. We were all getting pretty hungry so Lobsang took us to get some Tibetan Noodles. I had never had any before […]therestofeverest.comNo Demons Here. We made it into Gyangtse today after some incredible scenery along the way. This is Tibet’s 4th largest city and the view is dominated by a fortress on a hill. Spectacular. We were all getting pretty hungry so Lobsang took us to get some Tibetan Noodles. I had never had any before […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/03/26/episode-076-altitude-elevation-and-elation/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00:49 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=331 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMovin’ On Up. We spent our last few hours in Lhasa this morning. Of course, Scott and I had to make a few more Koras around the Jokhang before setting out onto the Friendship Highway. Lobsang was very pleased with us. He told Scott that all of those Koras will make Scott a “very righteous […]therestofeverest.comMovin’ On Up. We spent our last few hours in Lhasa this morning. Of course, Scott and I had to make a few more Koras around the Jokhang before setting out onto the Friendship Highway. Lobsang was very pleased with us. He told Scott that all of those Koras will make Scott a “very righteous […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/03/19/episode-075-half-a-world-away/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:00:30 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=328 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHomesick and Altitude Sick in Lhasa. Today was a day of contrasts for me. On one hand I was amazed and enthralled by the Potala Palace. On the other hand, I was sad beyond words. We began the day by visiting the Palace. We actually walked there from our hotel and it was good to […]therestofeverest.comHomesick and Altitude Sick in Lhasa. Today was a day of contrasts for me. On one hand I was amazed and enthralled by the Potala Palace. On the other hand, I was sad beyond words. We began the day by visiting the Palace. We actually walked there from our hotel and it was good to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/03/18/rest-of-everest-special-report-violence-in-lhasa-tibet/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=480 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noViolence in Lhasa And Everest Closures. As many of you know, Tibet has been in the news of late with violence in the capital city of Lhasa. There’s also been news that China has closed the North side of Everest to foreign climbing teams until the 10th of May, 2008. I’ve invited friend and Everest […]therestofeverest.comViolence in Lhasa And Everest Closures. As many of you know, Tibet has been in the news of late with violence in the capital city of Lhasa. There’s also been news that China has closed the North side of Everest to foreign climbing teams until the 10th of May, 2008. I’ve invited friend and Everest […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/03/12/episode-074-news-from-home/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:00:32 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=326 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noYak. It’s What’s For Dinner. After visiting the amazing Jokhang Temple, Lobsang took us to a nice restaurant to have dinner. After perusing the menu all three of us decided to go for the Yak. With Tibetan pop music playing over the ceiling speakers in the New Mandela restaurant we ate our first Tibetan meal. […]therestofeverest.comYak. It’s What’s For Dinner. After visiting the amazing Jokhang Temple, Lobsang took us to a nice restaurant to have dinner. After perusing the menu all three of us decided to go for the Yak. With Tibetan pop music playing over the ceiling speakers in the New Mandela restaurant we ate our first Tibetan meal. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/03/04/episode-073-the-jokhang/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:00:05 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=323 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Can’t Believe That IT IS Butter! This afternoon we left the hotel room and ventured across the street to the Jokhang Temple. This is the most sacred temple in all of Tibet and dates back to the 7th or 8th century. It’s extremely ornate and filled with religious pilgrims eager to show their devout […]therestofeverest.comI Can’t Believe That IT IS Butter! This afternoon we left the hotel room and ventured across the street to the Jokhang Temple. This is the most sacred temple in all of Tibet and dates back to the 7th or 8th century. It’s extremely ornate and filled with religious pilgrims eager to show their devout […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/02/19/episode-072-lhasa/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:00:02 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=321 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDid I Just Climb The Stairs Or Run A Marathon? We arrived in Lhasa and I have to say the city surprised me. It didn’t immediately look like we were in Tibet…more like somewhere in Europe or even Denver for that matter. There’s just so much new construction. Granted most of the writing is in […]therestofeverest.comDid I Just Climb The Stairs Or Run A Marathon? We arrived in Lhasa and I have to say the city surprised me. It didn’t immediately look like we were in Tibet…more like somewhere in Europe or even Denver for that matter. There’s just so much new construction. Granted most of the writing is in […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/02/13/episode-071-welcome-to-tibet/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:00:59 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=318 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noVisas…They’re Everywhere You Want To Be. Would you believe we finally made it onto our plane to Lhasa, Tibet? The flight itself was uneventful, but the excitement started after clearing customs. When you enter Tibet and make your way through the customs checkpoint, you are given two sheets of paper which is actually your visa. […]therestofeverest.comVisas…They’re Everywhere You Want To Be. Would you believe we finally made it onto our plane to Lhasa, Tibet? The flight itself was uneventful, but the excitement started after clearing customs. When you enter Tibet and make your way through the customs checkpoint, you are given two sheets of paper which is actually your visa. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/02/06/episode-070-kathmandu-again/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:00:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=315 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOld McDawa Had A Farm. After leaving Pokhara we headed out on the long 200km drive back to Kathmandu. The weather was still hazy and the distant views were nonexistent, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything to see. After driving for a few hours we stopped on the shoulder of the road to take […]therestofeverest.comOld McDawa Had A Farm. After leaving Pokhara we headed out on the long 200km drive back to Kathmandu. The weather was still hazy and the distant views were nonexistent, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t anything to see. After driving for a few hours we stopped on the shoulder of the road to take […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/01/30/episode-069-pokhara/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:00:55 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=311 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Subterraneans. Before leaving Pokhara and heading back to Kathmandu, Scott wanted to check out a waterfall he had read about in his guidebook. I said I was game for anything. The place Scott had read about was called Devi Falls. Apparently, it was a waterfall that dropped into a hole in the ground and disappeared. […]therestofeverest.comThe Subterraneans. Before leaving Pokhara and heading back to Kathmandu, Scott wanted to check out a waterfall he had read about in his guidebook. I said I was game for anything. The place Scott had read about was called Devi Falls. Apparently, it was a waterfall that dropped into a hole in the ground and disappeared. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/01/24/episode-068-on-the-road/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:00:57 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=309 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noRoad Trip. Since we couldn’t get aboard the plane to Tibet today, we decided to carry on to Pokara about 200km west of Kathmandu. The Nepal national highway system is not your typical high-speed thoroughfare! We thought that the road trip would be pretty easy but we’re not in Kansas anymore…and 200km ended up taking […]therestofeverest.comRoad Trip. Since we couldn’t get aboard the plane to Tibet today, we decided to carry on to Pokara about 200km west of Kathmandu. The Nepal national highway system is not your typical high-speed thoroughfare! We thought that the road trip would be pretty easy but we’re not in Kansas anymore…and 200km ended up taking […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/01/15/episode-067-fixing-a-hole/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:00:46 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=306 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Feel Deflated. So, we left this morning to head out of Kathmandu and towards the town of Pokara. We didn’t get very far before a flat tire necessitated the need to pull over. I haven’t spent very much time outside of Thamel, the tourist district in Kathmandu. It’s very different in the rest of […]therestofeverest.comI Feel Deflated. So, we left this morning to head out of Kathmandu and towards the town of Pokara. We didn’t get very far before a flat tire necessitated the need to pull over. I haven’t spent very much time outside of Thamel, the tourist district in Kathmandu. It’s very different in the rest of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2008/01/08/episode-066-sew-kathmandu/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=304 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Stitch In Time Saves $900. One of the things I was looking forward to on this trip was to employ the skills of a Nepali embroiderer to help me create “Rest of Everest” t-shirts. I was so impressed with the 2003 expedition patches that I knew I had to have podcast shirts made in […]therestofeverest.comA Stitch In Time Saves $900. One of the things I was looking forward to on this trip was to employ the skills of a Nepali embroiderer to help me create “Rest of Everest” t-shirts. I was so impressed with the 2003 expedition patches that I knew I had to have podcast shirts made in […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/12/25/episode-065-close-call/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:00:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=301 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMonkey Business At The Monkey Temple. As Scott and I were walking around Swayambudnath I suddenly saw a familiar face. It was Kumar, the shopkeeper Ben and I met back in 2003. This man is such a character and makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the world when you speak with […]therestofeverest.comMonkey Business At The Monkey Temple. As Scott and I were walking around Swayambudnath I suddenly saw a familiar face. It was Kumar, the shopkeeper Ben and I met back in 2003. This man is such a character and makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the world when you speak with […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/12/18/episode-064-sat-phones-and-monkeys/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:00:23 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=299 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Tikka Is Not Just A Headlamp. When you first arrive in Kathmandu and settle into your hotel, the best thing to do is to get up on the roof and look around. That’s exactly what Scott and I did today. We spent a good deal of the morning up on the roof of Hotel […]therestofeverest.comA Tikka Is Not Just A Headlamp. When you first arrive in Kathmandu and settle into your hotel, the best thing to do is to get up on the roof and look around. That’s exactly what Scott and I did today. We spent a good deal of the morning up on the roof of Hotel […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/12/12/episode-063-a-new-beginning/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:13 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=296 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe First Step Of The Journey Is Always Boring. After months of saving, planning and panicking, I’m back on the other side of the planet in Kathmandu. I just love Kathmandu and it’s a good thing, too. It just takes so long to get here! Scott and I left Denver on Sunday and didn’t arrive […]therestofeverest.comThe First Step Of The Journey Is Always Boring. After months of saving, planning and panicking, I’m back on the other side of the planet in Kathmandu. I just love Kathmandu and it’s a good thing, too. It just takes so long to get here! Scott and I left Denver on Sunday and didn’t arrive […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/12/05/episode-062-tibet-2007-series-introduction/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:00:12 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=289 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBack To Everest. Hello everyone and welcome to the Tibet 2007 series of The Rest of Everest video podcast. I wanted to take the time here in this episode to provide a bit of an overview of what to expect from this new series, but first I think it’s best to look back to see […]therestofeverest.comBack To Everest. Hello everyone and welcome to the Tibet 2007 series of The Rest of Everest video podcast. I wanted to take the time here in this episode to provide a bit of an overview of what to expect from this new series, but first I think it’s best to look back to see […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/11/11/bonus-episode-savage-sister-part-2/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:00:47 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=293 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCatching Up With Ben. The Rest of Everest returns this week with part 2 of a 2 part trip overview from Ben Clark and Josh Butson’s climbing expedition to far Western Sichuan Province in China. Many of you may well remember the bonus series I produced last year from this same valley. Ben and Josh […]therestofeverest.comCatching Up With Ben. The Rest of Everest returns this week with part 2 of a 2 part trip overview from Ben Clark and Josh Butson’s climbing expedition to far Western Sichuan Province in China. Many of you may well remember the bonus series I produced last year from this same valley. Ben and Josh […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/11/04/bonus-episode-savage-sister-part-1/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:00:16 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=291 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCatching Up With Ben. The Rest of Everest returns this week with part 1 of a 2 part trip overview from Ben Clark and Josh Butson’s climbing expedition to far Western Sichuan Province in China. Many of you may well remember the bonus series I produced last year from this same valley. Ben and Josh […]therestofeverest.comCatching Up With Ben. The Rest of Everest returns this week with part 1 of a 2 part trip overview from Ben Clark and Josh Butson’s climbing expedition to far Western Sichuan Province in China. Many of you may well remember the bonus series I produced last year from this same valley. Ben and Josh […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/09/26/episode-061-the-end-of-the-expedition/ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:00:38 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=287 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOne Door Closes, Another Opens. The last two days in Kathmandu were some of the most exciting of my life. It was a pleasure to get back to a bathroom with a flushing toilet! Oh, simple pleasures. Really, though, it was amazing to be back in KTM with a successful Everest summit under our team’s […]therestofeverest.comOne Door Closes, Another Opens. The last two days in Kathmandu were some of the most exciting of my life. It was a pleasure to get back to a bathroom with a flushing toilet! Oh, simple pleasures. Really, though, it was amazing to be back in KTM with a successful Everest summit under our team’s […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/09/19/episode-060-packing-up-and-shipping-out/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:54:06 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=182 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGoodbye Everest. Goodbye Chomolungma. We all woke up early this morning to finish packing and strike the camp. It’s time to leave and I have to admit I’m totally ready. Everest has changed my life. No question about it. I am a different person today than I was when we arrived on April 12. I […]therestofeverest.comGoodbye Everest. Goodbye Chomolungma. We all woke up early this morning to finish packing and strike the camp. It’s time to leave and I have to admit I’m totally ready. Everest has changed my life. No question about it. I am a different person today than I was when we arrived on April 12. I […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/09/13/episode-059-bartertown/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:51:24 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=180 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGetting Ready For Goodbye. This was the last afternoon and Ben and I took advantage of it by visiting the Tibetan village at the North end of Base Camp. The little shanty village is totally temporary. It get’s set up by various Tibetan entrepreneurs in response to a need driven by the tourist traffic here […]therestofeverest.comGetting Ready For Goodbye. This was the last afternoon and Ben and I took advantage of it by visiting the Tibetan village at the North end of Base Camp. The little shanty village is totally temporary. It get’s set up by various Tibetan entrepreneurs in response to a need driven by the tourist traffic here […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/09/02/bonus-episode-alan-arnette/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:47:49 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=200 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMemories Are Everything. As promised here is an introduction video for my friend Alan Arnette. Alan will be climbing Everest Spring 2008 to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. In fact, Alan is trying to raise $100,000 towards a cure for the disease and is climbing several different mountains on the way to Everest this coming […]therestofeverest.comMemories Are Everything. As promised here is an introduction video for my friend Alan Arnette. Alan will be climbing Everest Spring 2008 to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. In fact, Alan is trying to raise $100,000 towards a cure for the disease and is climbing several different mountains on the way to Everest this coming […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/08/29/episode-058-puppies-and-lamas/ Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:48:44 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=178 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noLittle Black Book. Later this morning after breakfast I headed back to my tent and found a couple of guests standing outside my door. Puppies! It’s funny, I spend most of my time at home around dogs, but never in a million years did I expect to come across two pups here at 17,000 feet […]therestofeverest.comLittle Black Book. Later this morning after breakfast I headed back to my tent and found a couple of guests standing outside my door. Puppies! It’s funny, I spend most of my time at home around dogs, but never in a million years did I expect to come across two pups here at 17,000 feet […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/08/22/episode-057-unsung-heros/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:45:48 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=176 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noLet Them Have Cake! I spent the morning today doing what I should have done a while ago: filming Dawa and Pempa as the cooked for us. This morning’s footage was great. Dawa even baked a cake at 17,000 feet. I guess I just haven’t wanted to get in their way, but now that we’re […]therestofeverest.comLet Them Have Cake! I spent the morning today doing what I should have done a while ago: filming Dawa and Pempa as the cooked for us. This morning’s footage was great. Dawa even baked a cake at 17,000 feet. I guess I just haven’t wanted to get in their way, but now that we’re […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/08/14/episode-056-the-last-hurrah/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:43:23 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=174 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOff With Their Beards! This afternoon our camp was buzzing with activity. Quite literally, actually! See, I seem to have been the only person at BC to have brought an electric shaver with me…like everything else around here, it’s become a shared resource. The guys from the Northern Ireland team came over and spent about […]therestofeverest.comOff With Their Beards! This afternoon our camp was buzzing with activity. Quite literally, actually! See, I seem to have been the only person at BC to have brought an electric shaver with me…like everything else around here, it’s become a shared resource. The guys from the Northern Ireland team came over and spent about […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/08/08/episode-055-the-young-ones/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:41:14 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=172 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“Well, We Got This Done.” This morning, Jess Roskelley visited our camp. He’s a friend of Ben’s and now the youngest American to summit Everest. Jess was climbing with his father, John Roskelley, and they summitted early in the morning the day before Ben made the summit. In addition to holding claim to the title […]therestofeverest.com“Well, We Got This Done.” This morning, Jess Roskelley visited our camp. He’s a friend of Ben’s and now the youngest American to summit Everest. Jess was climbing with his father, John Roskelley, and they summitted early in the morning the day before Ben made the summit. In addition to holding claim to the title […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/08/01/episode-054-a-summit-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-in-pay/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:38:55 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=170 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noChronic Freezing. After we had caught up with Ben for a bit, Doktor Dima from the St Petersburg team came over for an examination of Ben’s feet. On summit day, Ben had tied one of his boots just ever so slightly too tight and that’s all it took to cause some frostbite damage. While he […]therestofeverest.comChronic Freezing. After we had caught up with Ben for a bit, Doktor Dima from the St Petersburg team came over for an examination of Ben’s feet. On summit day, Ben had tied one of his boots just ever so slightly too tight and that’s all it took to cause some frostbite damage. While he […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/07/18/episode-053-safe-and-sound/ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:36:28 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=168 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTheft In The Death Zone. The evening keeps getting more interesting. Now that Ben’s back, we have had the pleasure of listening to his summit day account. Man, it was epic. The weather on the 22nd of May was not the kind of weather you dream of summitting Everest in. I mean, come on. You […]therestofeverest.comTheft In The Death Zone. The evening keeps getting more interesting. Now that Ben’s back, we have had the pleasure of listening to his summit day account. Man, it was epic. The weather on the 22nd of May was not the kind of weather you dream of summitting Everest in. I mean, come on. You […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/07/11/episode-052-back-home/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:34:10 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=166 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Didn’t Die At Base Camp. It has been an intense few days out here. Ben is safe at ABC and resting up for the long walk home to BC. Last night I was invited to a late dinner by my Indian friends from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Expedition. You cannot believe the true sense […]therestofeverest.comI Didn’t Die At Base Camp. It has been an intense few days out here. Ben is safe at ABC and resting up for the long walk home to BC. Last night I was invited to a late dinner by my Indian friends from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Expedition. You cannot believe the true sense […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/07/05/episode-051-a-different-atmosphere/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:30:44 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=164 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThese Guys Know How To Party. Immediately after finishing my radio conversation with Ben, I grabbed the camera and headed off to tell all of my friends the good news. Living here for almost two months now, I’ve got a lot of friends! It’s hard to really put into words what it feels like to […]therestofeverest.comThese Guys Know How To Party. Immediately after finishing my radio conversation with Ben, I grabbed the camera and headed off to tell all of my friends the good news. Living here for almost two months now, I’ve got a lot of friends! It’s hard to really put into words what it feels like to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/06/28/episode-050-may-22nd-summit-day/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:27:50 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=162 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTHE TOP. Everyone, it is with great pleasure and slightly misty eyes that I get to tell you that the team has made it to the top of Mount Everest and has safely descended to the comfort of their tent at Camp 4 (8300 meters)!!!!! They finally did it! It has taken so long to […]therestofeverest.comTHE TOP. Everyone, it is with great pleasure and slightly misty eyes that I get to tell you that the team has made it to the top of Mount Everest and has safely descended to the comfort of their tent at Camp 4 (8300 meters)!!!!! They finally did it! It has taken so long to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/06/21/episode-049-may-21st-camp-4/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:25:26 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=160 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“Ya Gotta Love Climbing!” Today the team is heading up to Camp 4 from Camp 3. This means they are firmly planting themselves into the famous “death zone.” Cue scary music. At least I think they’re heading up. Dawa and Boca Lama have yet to get in touch with anyone via radio. The tension around […]therestofeverest.com“Ya Gotta Love Climbing!” Today the team is heading up to Camp 4 from Camp 3. This means they are firmly planting themselves into the famous “death zone.” Cue scary music. At least I think they’re heading up. Dawa and Boca Lama have yet to get in touch with anyone via radio. The tension around […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/06/14/episode-048-may-20th-camp-3/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:23:13 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=158 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhat’s The Frequency Kenneth? I spent the morning today trying to get in touch with my friend Julian. His parents had contacted me and were terribly worried about him. I knew Ben, Lhawang and Lhakpa were alright, climbing between Camp 2 and Camp 3, so I thought I’d try to put Julian’s parents at ease. […]therestofeverest.comWhat’s The Frequency Kenneth? I spent the morning today trying to get in touch with my friend Julian. His parents had contacted me and were terribly worried about him. I knew Ben, Lhawang and Lhakpa were alright, climbing between Camp 2 and Camp 3, so I thought I’d try to put Julian’s parents at ease. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/06/05/episode-047-onward-upward/ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:17:38 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=153 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Summit Push Begins. I tried and tried to get in touch via radio with Ben today, with no luck. As far as I know, the guys are heading up to 7900 meters today. This is all very disconcerting for me. I know that I can’t really do anything to help them, but I’d just […]therestofeverest.comThe Summit Push Begins. I tried and tried to get in touch via radio with Ben today, with no luck. As far as I know, the guys are heading up to 7900 meters today. This is all very disconcerting for me. I know that I can’t really do anything to help them, but I’d just […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/30/episode-046-two-steps-forward-one-step-back/ Thu, 31 May 2007 05:15:06 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=151 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“We Got The Sh*t Kicked Out Of Us.” I finally spoke to Ben this evening at 5pm Nepali time. He was at ABC resting after getting pretty weather-beaten higher up on the mountain. However, he’s doing just fine and was even cracking some jokes with me. It was wonderful to hear Ben’s voice and know […]therestofeverest.com“We Got The Sh*t Kicked Out Of Us.” I finally spoke to Ben this evening at 5pm Nepali time. He was at ABC resting after getting pretty weather-beaten higher up on the mountain. However, he’s doing just fine and was even cracking some jokes with me. It was wonderful to hear Ben’s voice and know […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/24/episode-045-the-russian-concert/ Fri, 25 May 2007 05:12:06 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=149 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDoes Anyone Know ‘Free Bird’? Tonight a bunch of us gathered at the St Petersburg camp and enjoyed an evening of music. It was one of those things. At first someone said they wished we had a guitar, then someone disappeared and returned with one. The rest is history. Who knew that so many Everest […]therestofeverest.comDoes Anyone Know ‘Free Bird’? Tonight a bunch of us gathered at the St Petersburg camp and enjoyed an evening of music. It was one of those things. At first someone said they wished we had a guitar, then someone disappeared and returned with one. The rest is history. Who knew that so many Everest […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/23/bonus-episode-lungevity-team-update/ Thu, 24 May 2007 06:44:24 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=198 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThey Made It! This is just a quick Bonus episode to let everyone know that the LUNGevity team made the summit and are back down safely. At 12:40pm on May 23rd in Tibet Brian Oestrike and Justin Hewitt stood on the summit of Everest. It was a late summit in strong winds, but they made […]therestofeverest.comThey Made It! This is just a quick Bonus episode to let everyone know that the LUNGevity team made the summit and are back down safely. At 12:40pm on May 23rd in Tibet Brian Oestrike and Justin Hewitt stood on the summit of Everest. It was a late summit in strong winds, but they made […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/16/episode-044-predicting-the-future/ Thu, 17 May 2007 05:09:57 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=147 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIs The Window Opening? One of the specific terms that gets thrown around in Everest conversations at BC is “Weather Window”. This is referring to the coveted series of nice days where people will be safest to push to the summit. So far, that window has been stuck shut. Over the past couple of weeks […]therestofeverest.comIs The Window Opening? One of the specific terms that gets thrown around in Everest conversations at BC is “Weather Window”. This is referring to the coveted series of nice days where people will be safest to push to the summit. So far, that window has been stuck shut. Over the past couple of weeks […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/09/episode-043-20000-leagues-above-the-sea/ Thu, 10 May 2007 05:07:41 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=145 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBob’s Your Uncle. Today I spent most of my time filming over at the Royal Navy and Royal Marines (RNRM) camp. What an amazing operation they have out here! They are a really good group of people and I’m proud to know them. Being a military expedition they have more resources than your average Everest […]therestofeverest.comBob’s Your Uncle. Today I spent most of my time filming over at the Royal Navy and Royal Marines (RNRM) camp. What an amazing operation they have out here! They are a really good group of people and I’m proud to know them. Being a military expedition they have more resources than your average Everest […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/05/02/episode-042-a-day-in-the-life/ Thu, 03 May 2007 05:05:18 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=143 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noStone Throne. Many people have asked: When you’re in the wilderness for months at a time, what’s the toilet situation like at Everest? Well, as I’ve said before, it’s better than you’d expect and worse than you’d imagine. After the windstorm the other week blew our toilet tent into the hole it was erected to […]therestofeverest.comStone Throne. Many people have asked: When you’re in the wilderness for months at a time, what’s the toilet situation like at Everest? Well, as I’ve said before, it’s better than you’d expect and worse than you’d imagine. After the windstorm the other week blew our toilet tent into the hole it was erected to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/04/25/bonus-episode-tibet-2007-teaser/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:40:49 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=196 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBack From Everest! Well, we made it back in one piece. It was unbelievable to gaze on Everest with my own eyes again. Even better was the fact that I didn’t have to stay for another 2 months! Again, I was not returning to Everest to climb the mountain. I wanted to go back to […]therestofeverest.comBack From Everest! Well, we made it back in one piece. It was unbelievable to gaze on Everest with my own eyes again. Even better was the fact that I didn’t have to stay for another 2 months! Again, I was not returning to Everest to climb the mountain. I wanted to go back to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/03/07/episode-041-our-town/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:02:56 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=141 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMiller, Party of Five? When I arrived at Everest I couldn’t get over how desolate it seemed to be here. More than a month later it feels like home. When you first step foot at Base Camp, you haven’t had proper time to acclimate to the altitude. It is over 17,000 feet after all. You […]therestofeverest.comMiller, Party of Five? When I arrived at Everest I couldn’t get over how desolate it seemed to be here. More than a month later it feels like home. When you first step foot at Base Camp, you haven’t had proper time to acclimate to the altitude. It is over 17,000 feet after all. You […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/28/episode-040-another-reason-for-everest/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:06 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=139 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCatholics, Protestants and Everest. Not long after enjoying some chicken over at the St Petersburg camp, I filmed an interview with my friend Richard. Richard is the head of the Northern Ireland team and they’ve got a pretty interesting hook to their expedition. Their team is composed of Catholics and Protestants and it’s a big […]therestofeverest.comCatholics, Protestants and Everest. Not long after enjoying some chicken over at the St Petersburg camp, I filmed an interview with my friend Richard. Richard is the head of the Northern Ireland team and they’ve got a pretty interesting hook to their expedition. Their team is composed of Catholics and Protestants and it’s a big […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/20/episode-039-reality-tv-reality/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:57:22 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=137 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words. After the party was over we spent some quality time kicking back watching some TV. You know, most teams don’t think of taking a dozen television sets with them to Everest…but this wasn’t any camp! The Chinese camera men were very generous and allowed many of the climbers […]therestofeverest.comA Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words. After the party was over we spent some quality time kicking back watching some TV. You know, most teams don’t think of taking a dozen television sets with them to Everest…but this wasn’t any camp! The Chinese camera men were very generous and allowed many of the climbers […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/17/bonus-episode-wild-horses-part-3/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:34:35 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=194 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Changping Goa. Here is the last installment in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these […]therestofeverest.comThe Changping Goa. Here is the last installment in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/14/episode-038-the-wrap-party/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:54:28 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=135 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTastes Like Chicken. The live broadcast seems to have gone off without a hitch, but the propaganda continues. Immediately after the on-camera introductions everyone was corralled and photographed. In a way, it was very nice. It was cool to meet some climbers that I hadn’t met before. The Russian climbers from the St Petersburg team […]therestofeverest.comTastes Like Chicken. The live broadcast seems to have gone off without a hitch, but the propaganda continues. Immediately after the on-camera introductions everyone was corralled and photographed. In a way, it was very nice. It was cool to meet some climbers that I hadn’t met before. The Russian climbers from the St Petersburg team […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/11/bonus-episode-wild-horses-part-2/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:31:08 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=192 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noFirst Ascent.Here is the second in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these fine companies: Total […]therestofeverest.comFirst Ascent.Here is the second in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these fine companies: Total […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/07/episode-037-base-camp-broadcast/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:51:49 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=133 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noI Feel Slightly Used. Today I was a participant in the first live broadcast to China from the Chinese camp. CCTV Channel 1 is just a couple of hundred yards from our Nomad Expedition camp. This morning they kicked off a week of live broadcasts leading up to a potential live summit broadcast with their […]therestofeverest.comI Feel Slightly Used. Today I was a participant in the first live broadcast to China from the Chinese camp. CCTV Channel 1 is just a couple of hundred yards from our Nomad Expedition camp. This morning they kicked off a week of live broadcasts leading up to a potential live summit broadcast with their […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/02/04/bonus-episode-wild-horses-part-1/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 06:27:30 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=188 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noRecent Adventures. Here is the first in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these fine companies: […]therestofeverest.comRecent Adventures. Here is the first in a 3-part series covering Ben Clark’s October, 2006 climbing expedition in China. Ben and his climbing partner Josh Butson climbed several peaks in Sichuan province, one of which had been previously unclimbed. Enjoy this adventure from the far eastern Himalayas. This Expedition was sponsored by these fine companies: […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/01/31/episode-036-the-highest-theater-in-the-world/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:48:50 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=131 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noBC, DVD’s and RNRM. Today I was visited by Dave, a member of the Royal Navy/Royal Marines (RNRM) camp. He was curious if I could play DVD’s on my laptop. Well, of course I could, so he asked my if I would be interested in joining in a top-secret military operation. Now, I wasn’t exactly […]therestofeverest.comBC, DVD’s and RNRM. Today I was visited by Dave, a member of the Royal Navy/Royal Marines (RNRM) camp. He was curious if I could play DVD’s on my laptop. Well, of course I could, so he asked my if I would be interested in joining in a top-secret military operation. Now, I wasn’t exactly […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/01/24/episode-035-picking-up-the-pieces/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:46:23 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=129 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noYard Sale at 23,000 Feet. Lhawang, Lhakpa and Ben were finally able to return to the North Col today. It was a scary climb, not because of any technical moves but because of what they might find at the top. The news had been spreading around BC that almost everyone’s gear had been blown off […]therestofeverest.comYard Sale at 23,000 Feet. Lhawang, Lhakpa and Ben were finally able to return to the North Col today. It was a scary climb, not because of any technical moves but because of what they might find at the top. The news had been spreading around BC that almost everyone’s gear had been blown off […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/01/17/episode-034-new-friends-old-weather/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:43:52 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=127 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHot Males, Hotmail And Virucide. Not long after Ben left camp this morning we were visited by some Chinese military officials. Apparently there were here to disinfect Base Camp. I mean that literally–they were clothed in their crisp green dress uniforms, boots, paper masks and spraying apparatus. SARS, or Severe Acute Respitory Syndrome has been […]therestofeverest.comHot Males, Hotmail And Virucide. Not long after Ben left camp this morning we were visited by some Chinese military officials. Apparently there were here to disinfect Base Camp. I mean that literally–they were clothed in their crisp green dress uniforms, boots, paper masks and spraying apparatus. SARS, or Severe Acute Respitory Syndrome has been […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/01/09/episode-033-climb-on/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:41:15 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=125 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThere Are Butterflies At Everest. It was a long time coming, but the wind has finally calmed down enough for the climb to resume. It’s not gone, mind you, but just diminished enough to step outside again and for the team to return to ABC. I have to say that I have really mixed feelings […]therestofeverest.comThere Are Butterflies At Everest. It was a long time coming, but the wind has finally calmed down enough for the climb to resume. It’s not gone, mind you, but just diminished enough to step outside again and for the team to return to ABC. I have to say that I have really mixed feelings […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2007/01/03/episode-032-french-cooking-part-2/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:38:08 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=123 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“The People With the Boat, They Coming With the Fish”. Tonight Ben, Bertrand, Allan and I were treated to some fine French Cuisine at Denis’ camp. It was wonderful. Our camp has the finest Nepali food in town, and Dawa’s a true master, but this was a very pleasant change of pace. We’ve all become […]therestofeverest.com“The People With the Boat, They Coming With the Fish”. Tonight Ben, Bertrand, Allan and I were treated to some fine French Cuisine at Denis’ camp. It was wonderful. Our camp has the finest Nepali food in town, and Dawa’s a true master, but this was a very pleasant change of pace. We’ve all become […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/12/19/episode-031-weather-report/ Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:35:32 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=121 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“The train is coming tomorrow…”. The weather reports we are getting are dismal. The thing is, you can’t just keep waiting and waiting for good weather. It’s time to put up or shut up. Tomorrow, Ben and Lhawang will return to ABC to see what can be done about getting to the top of this […]therestofeverest.com“The train is coming tomorrow…”. The weather reports we are getting are dismal. The thing is, you can’t just keep waiting and waiting for good weather. It’s time to put up or shut up. Tomorrow, Ben and Lhawang will return to ABC to see what can be done about getting to the top of this […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/12/13/episode-030-a-little-help-from-my-friends/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:32:57 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=119 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noIt’s All About Communication. I don’t know when the team is going to be able to resume the climb again, or even if their gear has been blown off the mountain. This storm is still raging and it feels like there’s no end in sight. If the gear cached on the North Col or above […]therestofeverest.comIt’s All About Communication. I don’t know when the team is going to be able to resume the climb again, or even if their gear has been blown off the mountain. This storm is still raging and it feels like there’s no end in sight. If the gear cached on the North Col or above […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/12/05/episode-029-waiting-out-the-weather/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:30:23 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=117 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverest Is Boring. It turns out that Everest can be as much about sitting around on your duff as it is about climbing. Why are we here, again? You mean we didn’t come up here to sit around drinking tea and surf the internet over an unbelievably expensive satellite modem? Oh, that’s right. We’re here […]therestofeverest.comEverest Is Boring. It turns out that Everest can be as much about sitting around on your duff as it is about climbing. Why are we here, again? You mean we didn’t come up here to sit around drinking tea and surf the internet over an unbelievably expensive satellite modem? Oh, that’s right. We’re here […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/11/29/episode-028-he-was-good-boy/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:30:30 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=114 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThis Is The Turning Point. It’s become obvious that Everest is trying to separate the wheat from the chaff up here. The wind is non-stop and it’s starting to affect more than our morale. Not long ago, Lhawang spoke to Lhakpa who is still up at ABC. There are only a few climbers up there […]therestofeverest.comThis Is The Turning Point. It’s become obvious that Everest is trying to separate the wheat from the chaff up here. The wind is non-stop and it’s starting to affect more than our morale. Not long ago, Lhawang spoke to Lhakpa who is still up at ABC. There are only a few climbers up there […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/11/16/episode-027-youve-got-mail/ Fri, 17 Nov 2006 03:27:45 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=112 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMountain Man. Wow is it windy these days. We’re experiencing some of the worst weather events in recent memory up here! It wouldn’t be so bad if you could just be outside a little bit. I don’t think anyone comes to Everest to sit in a tent all day when there’s a blue sky. It’s […]therestofeverest.comMountain Man. Wow is it windy these days. We’re experiencing some of the worst weather events in recent memory up here! It wouldn’t be so bad if you could just be outside a little bit. I don’t think anyone comes to Everest to sit in a tent all day when there’s a blue sky. It’s […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/11/08/episode-026-trouble-by-the-foot/ Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:22:59 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=109 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noMy Meat Foot. Ok, Ok, Ok, so maybe I shouldn’t have gone all the way to ABC at 21,000 feet. The funny thing is that the altitude wasn’t a problem. Only in the morning. I’d wake up and would have my vision be somewhat spotty, strobing and tracing. After I’d stumble down the path to […]therestofeverest.comMy Meat Foot. Ok, Ok, Ok, so maybe I shouldn’t have gone all the way to ABC at 21,000 feet. The funny thing is that the altitude wasn’t a problem. Only in the morning. I’d wake up and would have my vision be somewhat spotty, strobing and tracing. After I’d stumble down the path to […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/11/01/episode-025-back-to-base-camp/ Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:18:04 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=105 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noGive It a Rest. Even here at ABC, I still can’t believe I’m here at Everest! This is one of the problems with being a photographer: sometimes you need to put the camera down and experience things for real. It’s too easy to view your world as an outside observer through the lens. This is […]therestofeverest.comGive It a Rest. Even here at ABC, I still can’t believe I’m here at Everest! This is one of the problems with being a photographer: sometimes you need to put the camera down and experience things for real. It’s too easy to view your world as an outside observer through the lens. This is […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/10/25/episode-024-7900-meters/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:13:12 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=103 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noA Personal Altitude Record. I awoke on this first morning at Everest’s North Side ABC with the most beautiful sight. No, it wasn’t the world’s highest peak, but the intricate lace of frost that had formed on the inside of my tent. Up here at 6400 meters, or 21,000 feet the temperature drops dramatically overnight. […]therestofeverest.comA Personal Altitude Record. I awoke on this first morning at Everest’s North Side ABC with the most beautiful sight. No, it wasn’t the world’s highest peak, but the intricate lace of frost that had formed on the inside of my tent. Up here at 6400 meters, or 21,000 feet the temperature drops dramatically overnight. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/10/17/episode-023-climbing-the-north-col/ Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:09:23 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=101 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSeeing Spots. I might not be a mountaineer, but it’s time for me to climb Everest. Well, up to ABC anyway. The altitude up high is making my vision and balance a little funny. We left BC a couple of days ago and headed up the well worn path leading up to Interim Camp. Man, […]therestofeverest.comSeeing Spots. I might not be a mountaineer, but it’s time for me to climb Everest. Well, up to ABC anyway. The altitude up high is making my vision and balance a little funny. We left BC a couple of days ago and headed up the well worn path leading up to Interim Camp. Man, […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/10/11/episode-022-french-cooking-part-1/ Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:06:48 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=99 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDo You Want Fries With That? A few days ago the final 4 members of our Everest expedition arrived at BC. Two Frenchmen, a Belgian and a Sherpa drove up from Tingri. Kind of sounds like the opening to a bad joke, but I have no idea what the punch line would be! The two […]therestofeverest.comDo You Want Fries With That? A few days ago the final 4 members of our Everest expedition arrived at BC. Two Frenchmen, a Belgian and a Sherpa drove up from Tingri. Kind of sounds like the opening to a bad joke, but I have no idea what the punch line would be! The two […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/10/04/episode-021-abc-fyi/ Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:54:27 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=78 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“Pretty Mellow”. A climb of Mount Everest truly begins at ABC. Advanced Base Camp is the first major camp past BC, and where many climbers spend most of their time. It is about 22km from this gravel pit we call Base Camp, but like most things around here, it’s a world away. Most climbers take […]therestofeverest.com“Pretty Mellow”. A climb of Mount Everest truly begins at ABC. Advanced Base Camp is the first major camp past BC, and where many climbers spend most of their time. It is about 22km from this gravel pit we call Base Camp, but like most things around here, it’s a world away. Most climbers take […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/09/29/bonus-episode-the-dalai-lama/ Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:08:10 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=185 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noSpecial Bonus Episode: The Dalai Lama Visits Colorado. On September 17th, 2006, His Holiness, Tendzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama visited the Shamhala Mountain Center near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Before a crowd of 2,500 onlookers, he blessed the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. At 108 feet tall, the Great Stupa is the largest example of Buddhist […]therestofeverest.comSpecial Bonus Episode: The Dalai Lama Visits Colorado. On September 17th, 2006, His Holiness, Tendzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama visited the Shamhala Mountain Center near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Before a crowd of 2,500 onlookers, he blessed the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. At 108 feet tall, the Great Stupa is the largest example of Buddhist […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/09/27/rest-of-everest-episode-020-technical-technicalities/ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:04:12 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=76 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noO Generator, Where Art Thou? Everest Base Camp might be in the wilderness, but there’s more technology here than in some small countries. Luckily, our little generator has arrived from Kathmandu. When you’re shooting a film about Everest, the one thing you always need is the ability to charge your batteries. I’ve been filming now […]therestofeverest.comO Generator, Where Art Thou? Everest Base Camp might be in the wilderness, but there’s more technology here than in some small countries. Luckily, our little generator has arrived from Kathmandu. When you’re shooting a film about Everest, the one thing you always need is the ability to charge your batteries. I’ve been filming now […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/09/20/rest-of-everest-episode-019-the-climb-begins/ Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:01:46 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=74 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noTime To Climb! Finally, the Everest climb has begun in earnest. Today, the team consisting of Lhawang, Ben, Lhakpa, Boca Lama and Pasang started up the trail to Advanced Base Camp. Well, the five of them and 40-50 yaks and their herders, or “Yak Boys” as Lhawang calls them. I feel like I’ve been gone […]therestofeverest.comTime To Climb! Finally, the Everest climb has begun in earnest. Today, the team consisting of Lhawang, Ben, Lhakpa, Boca Lama and Pasang started up the trail to Advanced Base Camp. Well, the five of them and 40-50 yaks and their herders, or “Yak Boys” as Lhawang calls them. I feel like I’ve been gone […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/09/13/rest-of-everest-episode-018-yak-tastic/ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 05:59:02 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=72 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noYak Yak Yak. Yesterday everything we own here was weighed to discover how many yaks will be needed for the trip up to ABC. Today, it’s time to pack up and ship out! All of our yaks and their herders are on scene this morning to load all of our materials on these hearty animals. […]therestofeverest.comYak Yak Yak. Yesterday everything we own here was weighed to discover how many yaks will be needed for the trip up to ABC. Today, it’s time to pack up and ship out! All of our yaks and their herders are on scene this morning to load all of our materials on these hearty animals. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/08/09/rest-of-everest-episode-017-weighing-the-expedition/ Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:56:20 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=70 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThings Are Getting Heavy. Climbing Everest is not like a typical backpacking trip. We have so much gear and food that you can almost hear the mountain groan under our weight. This is pretty much par for the course. Imagine packing up everything you own and moving it to a gravel pit in the middle […]therestofeverest.comThings Are Getting Heavy. Climbing Everest is not like a typical backpacking trip. We have so much gear and food that you can almost hear the mountain groan under our weight. This is pretty much par for the course. Imagine packing up everything you own and moving it to a gravel pit in the middle […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/08/02/rest-of-everest-episode-016-puja-party-and-more-packing/ Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:53:44 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=68 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noParty Over Here. With our Everest puja concluded, we finished things off with a party the likes of which I’d never seen before. Really, I’m no stranger to the occasional rager, but we really kicked it Tibetan style on this one. Immediately after the puja finished, the Sherpa guys brought out a few trays of […]therestofeverest.comParty Over Here. With our Everest puja concluded, we finished things off with a party the likes of which I’d never seen before. Really, I’m no stranger to the occasional rager, but we really kicked it Tibetan style on this one. Immediately after the puja finished, the Sherpa guys brought out a few trays of […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/07/26/rest-of-everest-episode-015-the-puja/ Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:51:11 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=66 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAsking Everest’s Permission. This afternoon we had our Puja ceremony to try and get the mountain’s blessing before beginning the climb. A couple of monks arrived from the Rongbuk Monastery down the valley to conduct the ceremony. They began by creating several intricate sculptures out of yak butter and tsampa, a roasted barley flour. Once […]therestofeverest.comAsking Everest’s Permission. This afternoon we had our Puja ceremony to try and get the mountain’s blessing before beginning the climb. A couple of monks arrived from the Rongbuk Monastery down the valley to conduct the ceremony. They began by creating several intricate sculptures out of yak butter and tsampa, a roasted barley flour. Once […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/07/19/rest-of-everest-episode-014-calling-karma/ Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:47:56 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=64 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noCan You Hear Me Now? Ben has brought a satellite phone with him to Everest, and we were able to call Karma back in Kathmandu to get a status report on Major. Apparently Major’s doing fine, but it was difficult for me to follow a one-sided telephone conversation in Nepali. Lhawang placed the call and […]therestofeverest.comCan You Hear Me Now? Ben has brought a satellite phone with him to Everest, and we were able to call Karma back in Kathmandu to get a status report on Major. Apparently Major’s doing fine, but it was difficult for me to follow a one-sided telephone conversation in Nepali. Lhawang placed the call and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/07/12/rest-of-everest-episode-013-construction-and-conversation/ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:45:13 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=62 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noHeavy Lifting. Well, Major left Everest Base Camp yesterday and we have no idea how he’s doing. In the meantime, we’ve begun building a stupa for our camp. This alter will be used in our blessing ceremony, or Puja, in a few days’ time. I’ve seen images and small snippets of video from pujas but […]therestofeverest.comHeavy Lifting. Well, Major left Everest Base Camp yesterday and we have no idea how he’s doing. In the meantime, we’ve begun building a stupa for our camp. This alter will be used in our blessing ceremony, or Puja, in a few days’ time. I’ve seen images and small snippets of video from pujas but […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/07/05/rest-of-everest-episode-012-a-major-problem/ Thu, 06 Jul 2006 05:41:55 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=59 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noAltitude is the Wildcard. Today was a difficult one. Overnight Major has become too ill to stay at Everest. As the sherpas begin to organize all of the expedition’s food, Major lay in his sleeping bag in the Dome and lapses in and out of sleep. He can barely move and you can tell his […]therestofeverest.comAltitude is the Wildcard. Today was a difficult one. Overnight Major has become too ill to stay at Everest. As the sherpas begin to organize all of the expedition’s food, Major lay in his sleeping bag in the Dome and lapses in and out of sleep. He can barely move and you can tell his […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/06/28/rest-of-everest-episode-011-welcome-to-base-camp/ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:38:52 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=56 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noDumbstruck by Everest. I was not prepared for how awe-inspiring the last few kilometers of driving would be. As we headed up the Rongbuk Valley all you could do was look up at the massive North Face of Everest. This mountain dominates the view but we did not overlook the human-scale attributes of the valley. […]therestofeverest.comDumbstruck by Everest. I was not prepared for how awe-inspiring the last few kilometers of driving would be. As we headed up the Rongbuk Valley all you could do was look up at the massive North Face of Everest. This mountain dominates the view but we did not overlook the human-scale attributes of the valley. […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/06/21/rest-of-everest-episode-010-all-signs-point-to-everest/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:34:37 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=53 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“One step at a time, boys”. It was so great to leave this morning and head back out on the road. Today’s driving brought us up to the top of Pang La Pass and some amazing views. We’re on the final stretch of road leading to our new home for the next month and a […]therestofeverest.com“One step at a time, boys”. It was so great to leave this morning and head back out on the road. Today’s driving brought us up to the top of Pang La Pass and some amazing views. We’re on the final stretch of road leading to our new home for the next month and a […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/06/14/rest-of-everest-episode-009-tingri-office-and-day-spa/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:29:25 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=50 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“American Prayer Flags”. Well, we’re now in the shadow of Mount Everest, in the little town of Tingri, Tibet. This place is around 14,000 feet and a popular spot for climbers to start getting used to the altitude. We’re staying in a little hotel right off of “Main St.” and since there are so few […]therestofeverest.com“American Prayer Flags”. Well, we’re now in the shadow of Mount Everest, in the little town of Tingri, Tibet. This place is around 14,000 feet and a popular spot for climbers to start getting used to the altitude. We’re staying in a little hotel right off of “Main St.” and since there are so few […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/06/07/rest-of-everest-episode-008-the-friendship-highway/ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:24:29 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=47 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverything changes before Everest. It took a while, but we’ve made it up the side of the Tibetan Plateau. It’s striking how different the terrain is up here. After all of this driving uphill in our fleet of Land Cruisers, we’re suddenly at the bottom of some very flat valleys. Well, this is Tibet, and […]therestofeverest.comEverything changes before Everest. It took a while, but we’ve made it up the side of the Tibetan Plateau. It’s striking how different the terrain is up here. After all of this driving uphill in our fleet of Land Cruisers, we’re suddenly at the bottom of some very flat valleys. Well, this is Tibet, and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/05/31/rest-of-everest-episode-007-a-tibetan-point-of-view/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:02:10 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=41 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noWhy is everyone speaking Mandarin? We finally cross the Friendship Bridge into Tibet and enter the town of Zhang Mu. Of course the experience is anything but friendly. Once we’re in Tibet we’re immediately under the watchful eye of the Chinese government officials and we’re not allowed to film anything. It’s hurry up and wait […]therestofeverest.comWhy is everyone speaking Mandarin? We finally cross the Friendship Bridge into Tibet and enter the town of Zhang Mu. Of course the experience is anything but friendly. Once we’re in Tibet we’re immediately under the watchful eye of the Chinese government officials and we’re not allowed to film anything. It’s hurry up and wait […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/05/24/rest-of-everest-episode-006-the-road-to-tibet/ Thu, 25 May 2006 04:54:58 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=39 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noEverest here we come! Kathmandu has been great but it’s time to get moving towards the mountain. We start the day off with the first of many, many kilometers along the Friendship Highway. This road connects Kathmandu, Nepal with Lhasa, Tibet and is the highest continuous road in the world. As we begin the drive […]therestofeverest.comEverest here we come! Kathmandu has been great but it’s time to get moving towards the mountain. We start the day off with the first of many, many kilometers along the Friendship Highway. This road connects Kathmandu, Nepal with Lhasa, Tibet and is the highest continuous road in the world. As we begin the drive […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/05/17/rest-of-everest-episode-005-shave-and-a-haircut-12-patches/ Thu, 18 May 2006 04:44:01 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=36 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noLooking good is half the battle. Lhawang said that every step brings you closer to the top of Everest. Well, I guess some steps are smaller than others. Today is the final day we’re spending in Kathmandu, and it’s a day full of little steps that are all part of the journey. Ben has a […]therestofeverest.comLooking good is half the battle. Lhawang said that every step brings you closer to the top of Everest. Well, I guess some steps are smaller than others. Today is the final day we’re spending in Kathmandu, and it’s a day full of little steps that are all part of the journey. Ben has a […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/05/10/rest-of-everest-episode-004-the-city-of-bhaktapur/ Thu, 11 May 2006 04:34:01 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=32 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)no“Down with the U.S. Imperialism.” Lhawang, our head Sherpa, or Sirdar, and Ben’s Everest climbing partner finally arrives. It was great to meet Lhawang after hearing so much about him from Ben. The two were part of a Dhaulagiri expedition just 10 months earlier so this was a great reunion. Earlier, we check out one […]therestofeverest.com“Down with the U.S. Imperialism.” Lhawang, our head Sherpa, or Sirdar, and Ben’s Everest climbing partner finally arrives. It was great to meet Lhawang after hearing so much about him from Ben. The two were part of a Dhaulagiri expedition just 10 months earlier so this was a great reunion. Earlier, we check out one […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/05/03/episode-003-kathmandu-part-2/ Wed, 03 May 2006 23:48:15 +0000 http://www.therestofeverest.com/?p=593 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noOm Mani Padme Hum. Major finally arrives and the Everest expedition continues. We check out the largest Stupa in Nepal: Boudhanath. I can’t get over how amazing this place is. I just want to spend the day walking around and around the central spire (in a clockwise direction as is the custom) and stare up […]therestofeverest.comOm Mani Padme Hum. Major finally arrives and the Everest expedition continues. We check out the largest Stupa in Nepal: Boudhanath. I can’t get over how amazing this place is. I just want to spend the day walking around and around the central spire (in a clockwise direction as is the custom) and stare up […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/04/26/rest-of-everest-episode-002-kathmandu-part-1/ Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:20:36 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=27 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noForget Bob Seger. We’re not going to Kathmandu, we’re already here. The gateway to Everest. Unfortunately, Major’s still behind in Bangkok but he’s on his way. Ben and I visit Swayambhunath Stupa, where the Eyes of Buddha watch over us. This is a place I will never forget. Part Buddhist and part Hindu, the temple […]therestofeverest.comForget Bob Seger. We’re not going to Kathmandu, we’re already here. The gateway to Everest. Unfortunately, Major’s still behind in Bangkok but he’s on his way. Ben and I visit Swayambhunath Stupa, where the Eyes of Buddha watch over us. This is a place I will never forget. Part Buddhist and part Hindu, the temple […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/04/24/rest-of-everest-episode-001-walmart-to-kathmandu/ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:10:21 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=21 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noThe Everest expedition begins. We start things off with a trip to Wal-Mart to get as much “high energy” snack foods as we can pack in our duffel bags. After a couple of days of packing, we finally board a plane and head west for Asia. There’s a little problem with overbooking in Bangkok and […]therestofeverest.comThe Everest expedition begins. We start things off with a trip to Wal-Mart to get as much “high energy” snack foods as we can pack in our duffel bags. After a couple of days of packing, we finally board a plane and head west for Asia. There’s a little problem with overbooking in Bangkok and […]Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video https://www.therestofeverest.com/2006/04/13/episode-000-introduction/ Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:32:05 +0000 http://therestofeverest.com/newsite/?p=3 jon@therestofeverest.com (therestofeverest.com)noStart Here. Get a good feeling for what this Podcast is all about. A little background on the expedition, team members, the film and how this all came to be. Total Running Time: 9:44therestofeverest.comStart Here. Get a good feeling for what this Podcast is all about. A little background on the expedition, team members, the film and how this all came to be. Total Running Time: 9:44Everest,Mt,Everest,Mount,Everest,Mountains,Mountaineering,climbing,expedition,camping,hiking,backpacking,adventure,outdoors,travel,Nepal,Kathmandu,Katmandhu,Tibet,Sherpa,yak,Buddhism,Hinduism,Spirituality,documentary,film,video