Feasting by the Mountain

Michael and team enjoy a rest day that culminates in a high-altitude party!


So far the Adventure Consultants team has consisted of two groups: the trekking team and the climbing team. The trekking team accomplished their goal of making it to the Everest base camp yesterday and celebrated their feat with the climbing team in style. Nothing like a party on the side of an enormous rock to buoy everyone's spirits––the glee is clearly on their faces in this image! After feasting in style last night, the trekking team heads down today and the climbing team, of which Michel is part, continues their physical and mental preparation. In the spirit of preparation, here are some facts about The Mountain:

• In Nepal, it's name (Sagarmatha) means 'goddess of the sky'
• In Tibet, it's name (Chomolungma) means 'mother goddess of the universe'
• Everest rises a few millimeters each year because of geological forces
• Babu Chiri Sherpa spent 21.5hrs without oxygen at the top of the summit for the longest time at the top––even sleeping there.
• Babu Chiri Sherpa is worth reading more about. Get to know him here and here.