Porters preparing food/supplies

Porters preparing food/supplies for the trip to basecamp. Some things already went. This is only the second load. 

Arrival at Arugaht

We just completed the 10 hr. bus ride from Kathmandu to Arugaht (the star of our trekking).

Shawn's update

Porters preparing food/supplies for the trip to basecamp. Some things already went. This is only the second load. 

Shawn's update from the Himalayas

Porters preparing food/supplies for the trip to basecamp. Some things already went. This is only the second load. 

Leaving for Arughat

Shawn just completed the 10 hr. bus ride from Kathmandu to Arugaht (the start of his trekking).

Kathmandu arrival

Now in the hustlin city of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pretty much the same as last year. Time to walk around tomorrow.
Plan to leave the city on Tues. 28-Aug-12.
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To Kathmandu

All packed and ready.

Gear totaling 130 lbs. nicely packed into 3 duffles.  Probably the first and last time of the trip they will be nicely packed.

In a few hrs. the long travel to Kathmandu begins.  Should be arriving on Sunday.

I'll test the spot tracker there.  You can always view the last 7 days of activity by clicking here. Or always on the right side of this page - SPOT icon.

I'll update when in Nepal.  Milu will be adding posts when possible from there.
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Manaslu climbing plan - so far

Below is a very rough plan of how we may approach and climb Manaslu.

This will definately change pending weather, conditions, etc.

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Manalsu in August

We've now officially changed the original plan of attempting Cho Oyu (for the second time) to Manalsu.  Mainly due to uncertainty in obtaining a permit to climb in Tibet.

Manalsu, the worlds eighth height is climbing from Nepal and should be an equally exciting challenge.  Similar mountains in height and difficulty.  However for Manalsu we plan to trek in for about 5-7 days.  This will be great to see other parts of Nepal.

Equipment is nearly ready and departure is set for 24-Aug-12















http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manaslu