NATAS-SWET EBC Support Trek
(Picture: NATAS-SWET EBC Trekkers) After weeks of anticipation, we were greeted by members of the NATAS-SWET Support Trek on 14 April. They were in good condition, having made their way [...]
April 2009
Communications on Everest
(Picture: a fine weather day, satellite phone conversations are a breeze) As we stay at Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,300m, it's amazing that we are able to [...]
Navigating through the Khumbu Icefall for the first time
(Overcoming a vertical section of the Khumbu Icefall amidst strong winds) The winds howled at 5am, the time we were supposed to wake up to get ready for our [...]
Visit from Christ Church Seconday School
(Picture: Group photo with Christ Church Sec. Sch.) Just as we were finishing our lunch today, there was a knock on our dining tent door. To our pleasant surprise, we [...]
Life at Everest Base Camp (EBC)
It's been 3 days since we've arrived at EBC. At a height of 5,300m, it is higher than the summits of most mountains in the European Alps. We are [...]
First Acclimatization Cycle Complete!
(Picture: Team on Lobuche Summit) We're currently at Everest Base Camp (5300m) as we bring you this update. After close to 5 years of preparation, we're finally here! Ascending [...]
March 2009
Dingboche (4200m)
(Picture: Enroute from Deboche to Dingboche) We arrived at Dingboche yesterday and we’ll be headed for Loboche Base Camp tomorrow. The weather has been kind to us, safe from the [...]
Snowed in at Namche!
(Picture: Reading the map enroute to Namche) On our last day in Kathmandu, we woke up bright and early at 4am to catch the first domestic flight to Lukla (2820m). [...]
Hello from Kathmandu!
(Picture: Our 33 duffel bags from Singapore arrived, much to our relief) THANK YOU for the resounding send-off at the airport! Our patron, sponsors, family and friends have moved us [...]
We’re ONE Day Away!
(Picture: Luggage Check-In) Singapore (highest point: 163m) After more than 1700 days of waiting, we only have one day left to go to the greatest climb of our lives—Mount Everest. [...]