Eight day trek to the summit....

Our visit last spring to Vienna. Flowers just starting to bloom and and sunny "crisp" day.

North Texas Sunset

Trekking in Nepal in route to Mt. Everest Base Camp - June 2016 One of the many cable bridges crossing the ravene's in Nepal Here are a couple of Buddhist monks on the trail to Everest Base Camp Yaks on

Spring 2016

In researching our trip to Everest Base Camp in Nepal we wanted a local company who knew the area. We came across Skyline Treks out of Kathmandu. There were many trekking companies to chose from and felt

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7 days of hiking at altitude and summiting at 19,340 feet. The only thing I'd change is the sleeping pad. It's rocky and with a thin pad, it made sleeping tough. Anyone who is up for an adventure with

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As many of you know, I recently returned from Nepal and hiking to Everest Base Camp. Along the way there were many trekkers who were going it alone without the help of a guide or Sherpa. The Sherpas are

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