No more Everest...

... for now.

I've been so engrossed about the Everest Base Camp hike for quite some time now despite the fact that its a loooong way from now that I fear that when I finally get there it's going to be anti-climactic.

So I am looking for things to pre-occupy my mind. I just came back from wall climbing with Jason, Topeng, Nina and Au and it was a blast! Perhaps we can pursue this further.

Tomorrow will be live fire day again. I am still itching to climb a mountain again (Mt. Pulag anyone?) and I think I am getting back into the groove at the gym.

I am restless. If anyone has plans of doing something... anything... or planning to go somewhere... anywhere (within budget of course hehe), let me know!

Open climb invitation

This is an open (and serious) invitation to anyone who wishes to join Socs and I on an epic adventure! Hike to Everest Base Camp!

You do not need to be a hardcore mountaineer, just reasonably fit with the right frame of mind and determination this can be done. Some of the few details I got based on my (continuing) research.

1. 18 day endeavor (14 days? of which entails hiking starting from Lukla)

2. Approximate cost: $1000 ++ (plane to Lukla/guide/porter/lodging and food during hike only)

3. Flights available from MNL - BKK - KTM (approximately $450)

4. Cold weather gear can be rented in Kathmandu

I am putting an estimated budget of Php150,000 per person for this trip. Sounds expensive but do note it is an 18-day adventure to Nepal. That money should include pretty much ALL expenses including airfare (international and domestic), accomodations (in KTM and during hike), food, water, miscellaneous expenses, hiking gear (buy and rent) and the unprescedented experience of hiking and experiencing the Himalayas! So start saving up!

We don't intend to climb within a year and a half (post church wedding climb heheh) so we still have time to prepare financially! If you are interested or have any questions let me know.