Quote for the day: Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Mahatma Gandhi

Hello everyone,

Well it’s been over a month since I returned from another successful guiding expedition to Everest Base Camp and the planning & preparation for my next two Himalayan treks in September and October is well under way.
I would like to share with you all what goes through the mind of a first time trekker to the spectacular Himalayas. Last month Karin achieved an amazing accomplishment, a personal challenge that she will never forget! Karin trekked to the base of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest and stood high on the peak of Kala Patthar which stands at the altitude of 5550 m above sea level.

Karin signing the ‘rock’ at Everest Base Camp 14/5/2013

Karin, Ian, Bill and myself on top of Kala Patthar

Karin’s testimonial
“Only a few more steps, we are almost there, Mossie you are doing a tremendous job, you are so strong, you can do this, we are almost there, look up, see, can you see the flags… inside I am dying, I really don’t care if I don’t get there…surely I can stop now, surely this is far enough, it doesn’t matter that I didn’t make it, what’s in a number anyway, I just want to sit down now, I’ve had enough, this is far enough, I’m really tired now, and I don’t care anymore, this is my limit… but still the voice is there, constantly encouraging, constantly spurring me on, constantly reminding me why I came and that I am strong enough to do this, this voice believes in me, so why don’t I believe…
This is the journey up to the highest point of my Base Camp Everest adventure, this is Kala Patthar…or as some of us duped it Kelly’s guitar…and the voice that inspires me, that pulls me forward, that gives me the strength to put one foot in front of the other…that voice belongs to Cherie Horne, my trek leader. The person who believes in me even before I think I can do something, who helps me push past my own mental and physical barriers. The person who brought me this far, who makes me believe in myself and who celebrates every little milestone I reach with real heart felt joy.
What an adventure, what an amazing time, what an extraordinary woman!”
Karin Mostert, (Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, May 2013)

Karin on top of Kala Patthar 5550m
15/5/2013

I would just like to personally congratulate Karin for her amazing achievement. Guiding her to the base of Everest and the top of Kala Patthar was a absolute pleasure and I am so immensely proud of her. Well done Mossie….you did it!!
To all my other amazing clients who also achieved Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar  success with Karin a big heartfelt congratulations to you all. Awesome effort team EBC May 2013….we rocked the mountain!