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 from Gorak Shep (5,150m) to Kalapattar (5,500m) before coming to Everest Base Camp. Back in Singapore, we had given them a trek briefing at Campers Corner which helped prepare them for this journey. Having trained hard for about 2 months, they reaped the fruits of their labor when they finally made it to EBC. We were especially proud that ALL of them made to EBC, which is highly commendable.

The NATAS-SWET Support Trek not only aims to let the participants be a part of our journey, it also exposes them to a slice of life in the Himalayas. They had the unique opportunity to spend one night at EBC itself which is something not all EBC trekkers get to experience.

When they arrived, all the trekkers were in cheery moods, and we were especially touched by their thoughtfulness – they actually brought us Singaporean goodies such as BBQ pork, chocolates, ikan bilis, etc. These are all food we sorely miss! We’ll be treasuring these goodies over the next few weeks here.

The trekkers’ arrival coincided with our rest day before we head up to Camp 1 and 2 for our acclimatization cycle, which would bring us away from EBC for 5 nights in a row. The morning after they’ve arrived, we departed for Camp 1 while Kim Boon, our Base Camp Manager, showed them around our campsite and also the rest of the Base Camp.

We are proud of each member of our support trek:

Jack Chen (Trek Leader)
Leo Yunn Wenn
Norman Hodapp
Silke Hodapp
Yeo Seow Thong
Klaus Kaiser
Lee Chay Hwa Joanne
Goh Kim Yong
Aaron Lim Boon Teck

Besides our EBC trekkers, others from Singapore also dropped by our campsite when they came to EBC. We’re encouraged by the visits from Albert King, Calvin Tay, Soho, Wong Yew Hong, Ang Kin Peng, Wong Yew Choon, Agnes and Rin Leow. The team would like to thank their efforts in coming to visit us and cheer us on!