Quote for the day:
You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.  What you’ll discover will be wonderful.  What you’ll discover is yourself.  ~Alan Alda

Upcoming Events 

Base Camp Everest Information & Slide Night:

When: Wednesday May 23rd from 7pm – 8.30pm.

Where: No Roads Expeditions HQ. 3 -77 Beach Rd, Sandringham.

 Please click on the ‘way to Everest’ picture below to register your attendance. Thank you

I look forward to seeing you all there! 🙂

Q & A with my Base Camp Everest Trekkers – March 2012

As you all probably know I guided 9 first time trekkers to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mt Everest (8848m) in March this year.

As their proud mountain guide I would like to congratulate them all on their outstanding courage, determination and success. To Susan, Erica, Craig, Glenn, Neil, Patrick, Peter, Jessica and Danny…an outstanding effort to you all!

I thought it would be nice to reflect on their journey is a concise question & answer format. Please enjoy Part 1 (Part 2 will feature next week):

Glenn

Why did you decide to trek to Base Camp Everest? I heard Cherie on radio SEN 1116 and it’s something I have always wanted to do so the choice was easy!

What was the highlight(s) of the trek? Summiting Kala Patthar (5550m)

What was the most challenging part of the trek? Summiting Kala Patthar!

What was the biggest lesson learned from the trek? That when someone says, “oh you’re only going to Base Camp Everest” they really have no idea how hard it is!

What did you miss the most from home during the trek? My wife and kids.

What was the first thing you ate when you arrived home from Nepal? A beer in the pub followed by a home-cooked meal then went to the footy!

Are there anymore mountains to climb for you? With a 7yr old & 4yr old I climb mountains every day!

What is your next goal/adventure in life? To see Richmond footy club win a game!

One word to describe your trekking experience to Base Camp Everest: Awesome!!!

Susan

Why did you decide to trek to Base Camp Everest? I thought it would be a challenge and would get me out of a rut!

What was the highlight(s) of the trek? Making it to Base Camp. Meeting new people & having companionships.

What was the most challenging part of the trek? Dealing with the altitude and the feelings of nausea.

What was the biggest lesson learned from the trek? Walk at your own pace. Don’t worry where you are in relation to others.

What did you miss the most from home during the trek? My bed, shower and food.

What was the first thing you ate when you arrived home from Nepal? Nothing particularly notable – I was still off my food!

Are there anymore mountains to climb for you? Definitely more trekking but I would prefer to be below 3800m.

What is your next goal/adventure in life? South America is looking good.

One word to describe your trekking experience to Base Camp Everest: Empowering!

Craig

Why did you decide to trek to Base Camp Everest? I heard Cherie on radio SEN 1116 and wanted to experience a Himalayan trekking adventure.

What was the highlight(s) of the trek? The incredible environment of the Himalayas and the different cultural experience it provided.

What was the most challenging part of the trek? Trying to get to Base Camp and dealing with a bug during the trek

What was the biggest lesson learned from the trek? Never ask anyone ‘how long?’

What did you miss the most from home during the trek? The food

What was the first thing you ate when you arrived home from Nepal? A roast

Are there anymore mountains to climb for you? No, but time might change this.

What is your next goal/adventure in life? Depends on money & circumstances.

One word to describe your trekking experience to Base Camp Everest: Rewarding

Neil

Why did you decide to trek to Base Camp Everest? Unfinished business (I attempted to climb Mera Peak, Nepal last year).

What was the highlight(s) of the trek? Reaching Base Camp. The simple things…listening to music in the teahouses at night, music in the pub at Lukla, foot massage in Bangkok!

What was the most challenging part of the trek? Trekking up!

What was the biggest lesson learned from the trek? Learning to live with people 24/7 over a 3 week period.

What did you miss the most from home during the trek? My food!

What was the first thing you ate when you arrived home from Nepal? Beautiful grilled salmon & salad…heaven!

Are there anymore mountains to climb for you? Yes, probably.

What is your next goal/adventure in life? To get back into some running, maybe triathlons.

One word to describe your trekking experience to Base Camp Everest: Challenging!

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the BCE Trekkers Q & A….

Have a happy &  healthy week friends!

Smiles

Cherie 🙂