Lobuche High Camp

Thursday was a light day, we slept late and rested. We left the pyramid hotel after 10 am. The hotel is a stone and glass structure a 1/4 Mile away from Lobuche village. With thick stone walls it was warm and cozy. We set out for Lobuche High Camp (17,715 ft) and reached it around 1 pm. We leave tomorrow at 2 am for Mt. Lobuche Summit (20,075 ft). So early dinner, early to bed and a 1 am wake up call, suit up with harness, boots, axe, helmet and lights. We will climb through rocks, mud, ice and snow - 3,000 ft to the summit at 20,075 ft above sea level.

Lobuche has two main peaks, Lobuche West and Lobuche East. Lobuche has obstacles that mirror the challenges of Everest. We should summit around 7 am and then return to high camp by 12 pm for lunch. Then change boots and head back to our hotel by 5 pm on Friday. We have a very long day on Friday. There's a storm here now dropping, a few inches of snow - tomorrow's trail maybe slippery. I don't have Internet until I get back to the hotel on Friday, so videos and photos to come Friday.

Mrs. Singer’s 4th Grade Class at Showell Elementary School in Ocean Pine MD, sent me a wonderful message, video and photo:

We have been following you on your blog while you travel. We are inspired by how you are raising money for kids in need. We think Hopecam is a great thing for kids who aren't able to be in school. We are also inspired by you! We have looked up all of the seven summits and we have a map that we are tracking your progress towards Everest's summit! We have learned so much. We have been doing math to compare mountain elevations, we have been estimating your travel distances, learning about geography around the world, and we've learned about different cultures and traditions, like the Puja Ceremony. We are amazed by how you help kids in need and your determination to succeed. Thanks for all the detailed blogs, we look forward to reading them each day. We hope you have safe travels, just remember, we are all rooting for you and all of the climbers! - Mrs. Singer's 4th Grade Class -Showell Elementary School

A huge thank you Mrs. Singer, Showell Elementary and all of your 4th Graders in your class for the email, photo and video!

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