Tag: Namche

Expedition Poked-Everest, Days 15-17: Coming down (with the Khumbu Cough)

October 23, 2023

Finishing an adventure is so much less fun than starting one. All the things that motivated you through the hard parts are behind you, you’re tired from all those hard parts, and you still have three days of hiking to finish. I knew that with a three-day hike-out, I’d be likely to get a little … More Expedition Poked-Everest, Days 15-17: Coming down (with the Khumbu Cough)

Expedition Poke-Everest, Day 2: Bistari, bistari

October 3, 2023

Today begins the upward trek! Starting location: Phakding, 2,610m (8,601 feet) Ending location: Namche Bazar, 3,440m (11,210 feet) Total gain: 1,000m (3,281 feet) Distance: 7.8 miles in 5:01 active time, 6:48 total time Average pace: 38’35” per mile Slowest mile: 44’57” Getting out of town at 8am was a whole lot like joining rush hour … More Expedition Poke-Everest, Day 2: Bistari, bistari