ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION: LIVE!
Hello to all supporters of the Island Peak Expedition!
BELOW you can catch up on all of the highs and lows of the challenge, the updates are received from the team when they have some time between tackling the Island Peak (6189m) of the Himalayas, Nepal.
The team will be sending a number of msgs from where-ever they have network, whenever it is possible. We hope this way we can bring our experience closer to you.
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Best wishes,
The IPE Team
Day 18, May 22nd (Lukla, 2240m)
Up in the clouds, looking at Everest.
"Final day of trekking, tonight we are back in Lukla! I would like to express my gratitude for Mountain Monarch for their tireless effort in the past weeks and the superb assistance of their guides and porters. I would like to say thanks to the team and also everyone who supported us."
"I would also like to tell you how happy it makes me to see so many of our friends making generous donations to support our education projects in Nepal! We are yet to meet our target, thus I would like to encourage everyone to make a small donation. On behalf of JVF, Help Us Learn, MMA and Szabi and myself I would like to thank you for your support!"
"I would also like to tell you how happy it makes me to see so many of our friends making generous donations to support our education projects in Nepal! We are yet to meet our target, thus I would like to encourage everyone to make a small donation. On behalf of JVF, Help Us Learn, MMA and Szabi and myself I would like to thank you for your support!"
Day 17, May 21st (Tengboche to Namache, 3455m)
The IPE was organised by Mountain Monarch Adventures
"We are heading down to Tengboche, and then Namche today. I must admit, our partner Mountain Monarch did a superb job organizing this expedition. On the way up we had two rest days at various altitudes and one extra day to help our acclimatization On the way down, we chose a different path to sit down and digest all wonderful shared experiences."
Help Us Learn and JVF-Nepal would like to reiterate Adam's sentiments here. We extend our deepest gratitude's to Mountain Monarch Adventures for organizing and executing a fantastic expedition to the summit of the great Island Peak. Thank you to all who have followed and continue to support the work of JVF-Nepal in helping children secure the education that is rightfully theirs.
Help Us Learn and JVF-Nepal would like to reiterate Adam's sentiments here. We extend our deepest gratitude's to Mountain Monarch Adventures for organizing and executing a fantastic expedition to the summit of the great Island Peak. Thank you to all who have followed and continue to support the work of JVF-Nepal in helping children secure the education that is rightfully theirs.
May 20th, Day 16 - (Island Peak Base Camp, 5080m)
"Day 16, after a successful summit day and a final night in a tent at the foot of Imja Tse, today we are heading to lower lands. Tonight we will stop to Dingboche, tomorrow we will stay in Namche. On the forth day we will be back in Luckla to check in for our flight back to Kathmandu"
"It is still hard to understand what a great achievement we have behind our back. Imja Tse 20.305ft!"
"I can only hope that our efforts on the mountain are met by the effort and support of our friends and our dream will become reality. I also hope we could inspire all our friends to make a donation and support our education project in Nepal"
"It is still hard to understand what a great achievement we have behind our back. Imja Tse 20.305ft!"
"I can only hope that our efforts on the mountain are met by the effort and support of our friends and our dream will become reality. I also hope we could inspire all our friends to make a donation and support our education project in Nepal"
May 19th, Day 15 - (Summit day!, 6189m)
"Summit Day! We have a huge day ahead of us. We start early, head torches ready. The climb will start with a half an hour walk along the moraine, then a steep climb until high camp. From there we climb some easy angled rock, fight our way through some glaciers."
"Here we put our crampons and scrabble further up. Just below the summit we will hit a steep ice headwall. After climbing the ice wall, we will still need to manoeuvre through a narrow ridge to summit"
"Szabi is 200ft down, Chris, Jakub, Matt, Ashley and Dave are up here with me. It was so much more challenging, so much more physical, I cannot describe how it feels... I'm just happy and ecstatic."
"We did it, we bloody did it" It is so much harder than anything we imagined. My heart is racing like never before, it is unbelievable! I cannot describe how it feels, the view is spectacular and what we achived today is remarkable!"
"Here we put our crampons and scrabble further up. Just below the summit we will hit a steep ice headwall. After climbing the ice wall, we will still need to manoeuvre through a narrow ridge to summit"
"Szabi is 200ft down, Chris, Jakub, Matt, Ashley and Dave are up here with me. It was so much more challenging, so much more physical, I cannot describe how it feels... I'm just happy and ecstatic."
"We did it, we bloody did it" It is so much harder than anything we imagined. My heart is racing like never before, it is unbelievable! I cannot describe how it feels, the view is spectacular and what we achived today is remarkable!"
May 18th, Day 14 - (Island Peak Base Camp... training for the big day!, 5087m)
Due to the team's position, we're unable to receive first hand feedback but we have managed to get a quick Skype call.
Adam and the team are feeling very well. He informed us that they'd have a training today in the discipline of ice climbing. A very important skill if you are to summit the Island Peak!
On Sunday, they're going to wake up around 1am to climb the peak which normally takes around 6/7 hours. So by 7am (UTC) May 19, our team will have hit the summit!
"Today is rest day and we have a climbing clinic. We have a quick training on basic mountaineering and will analyse the route to the summit. I have a good feeling about the summit day. We will wake up at 1 am to start the climb." - Adam
Here's a little information about what the team will face tomorrow...
'To climb Island Peak, one has the option of starting from a base camp at 5,087 meters (16,690 ft) called Pareshaya Gyab and starting the climb between 2 and 3 am. Another popular option is to ascend to High Camp at around 5,600 meters (18,400 ft) to reduce the amount of effort and time needed for summit day. However, adequate water supply and concerns about sleeping at a higher altitude may dictate starting from base camp. Base camp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, some rocky steps require moderate scrambling and up through a broad open gully. At the top of the gully, glacier travel begins and proceeds up to a steep snow and ice slope. From here, fixed ropes may be set up by the guides for the strenuous ascent of nearly 100 meters (330 ft) to the summit ridge. The climb to the summit is somewhat difficult due to steep climbing. On top, while Mount Everest is a mere ten kilometers away to the north, the view will be blocked by the massive wall of Lhotse, towering 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above the summit.'
Adam and the team are feeling very well. He informed us that they'd have a training today in the discipline of ice climbing. A very important skill if you are to summit the Island Peak!
On Sunday, they're going to wake up around 1am to climb the peak which normally takes around 6/7 hours. So by 7am (UTC) May 19, our team will have hit the summit!
"Today is rest day and we have a climbing clinic. We have a quick training on basic mountaineering and will analyse the route to the summit. I have a good feeling about the summit day. We will wake up at 1 am to start the climb." - Adam
Here's a little information about what the team will face tomorrow...
'To climb Island Peak, one has the option of starting from a base camp at 5,087 meters (16,690 ft) called Pareshaya Gyab and starting the climb between 2 and 3 am. Another popular option is to ascend to High Camp at around 5,600 meters (18,400 ft) to reduce the amount of effort and time needed for summit day. However, adequate water supply and concerns about sleeping at a higher altitude may dictate starting from base camp. Base camp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, some rocky steps require moderate scrambling and up through a broad open gully. At the top of the gully, glacier travel begins and proceeds up to a steep snow and ice slope. From here, fixed ropes may be set up by the guides for the strenuous ascent of nearly 100 meters (330 ft) to the summit ridge. The climb to the summit is somewhat difficult due to steep climbing. On top, while Mount Everest is a mere ten kilometers away to the north, the view will be blocked by the massive wall of Lhotse, towering 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above the summit.'
May 16th, Day 12 - (Kala Phatar, 5548m)
"Wake up call at 4:30, quick tea and we are off to climb a nearby mountain Kala Phatar."
"The temperature is just bellow zero, it is a good practice for summit day. We have a beautiful weather, clear skies, expecting to have a suberb view at Everest and surrounding giants"
"After 2hrs of scrambling the first group, David Ashley, Chris, Jakub and I, gets to the top. Summit-ing Kala Pathar at 5546m is the highest peak I ever climb, let's celebrate with an energy bar!"
"I wish I could tell you what it feels like standing on top and enjoying this magnificent view. The surrounding mountains and the thick carpet of fog by the foot of the hills is simply gorgeous."
"After descending, we will have a breakfast, pack and head down to Nepalese sea level, Dingboche at 4358m. Shower, laundry, rest and a good night sleep before trekking to Island Peak Base Camp tomorrow morning"
"The temperature is just bellow zero, it is a good practice for summit day. We have a beautiful weather, clear skies, expecting to have a suberb view at Everest and surrounding giants"
"After 2hrs of scrambling the first group, David Ashley, Chris, Jakub and I, gets to the top. Summit-ing Kala Pathar at 5546m is the highest peak I ever climb, let's celebrate with an energy bar!"
"I wish I could tell you what it feels like standing on top and enjoying this magnificent view. The surrounding mountains and the thick carpet of fog by the foot of the hills is simply gorgeous."
"After descending, we will have a breakfast, pack and head down to Nepalese sea level, Dingboche at 4358m. Shower, laundry, rest and a good night sleep before trekking to Island Peak Base Camp tomorrow morning"
May 15th, Day 11 - (Everest Base Camp! - 5600m)
'Trekking between Lukla and Everest Base Camp, you discover the meaning of the indomitable human spirit. This is where Sir Edmund Hillary started 60 years ago, and where the journey now begins for so many others.' - Anon.
"Morning, after a quick breakfast we are on the way to Everest Base Camp. Today we have to fight another 400m elevation. Everyone looks sharp, we all slept well."
"We are off to a rocky start, the path is not steep but it's difficult to find you footing. The front looks strong, there's a good chating going on. The topic of the day is already the summit day. In just 3 days we will be measured!"
"Chris, Ashley, Dave and I are usually up front but the rest of the team is not far behind. It's the art of slow walking, at this altitude it couldn't be any other way."
11:00 am "We arrived to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp is next door. We have lunch here and then hike to EBC"
1:00 pm
"We are off to the Everest BC, have a good 5 hrs hike ahead of us. Fo the firs time, we will be needing our down jackets. It's still sunny but far from being warm. Team photo at Base Camp!"
16:10
"We reached Everest Base Camp!!"
"Team photos, champaign all around. We are on the way back to Lobuche. What a long but great day"
Everyone at Help Us Learn, JVF Nepal and MMA would like to thank everyone who has follow the updates so far.
We're all so happy that the team has got to such a significant milestone with no issues... apart from the odd dodgy curry!
They have heard the generous donations coming in and they have sent their deepest appreciation, which from deep in the Himalayas is certainly something to warm all of our hearts.
From the IPE team climbing, to everyone donating and to you reading this right now, it's all to give the children of Jhumlawang Village the education they so rightfully deserve.
Again, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank You.
"Morning, after a quick breakfast we are on the way to Everest Base Camp. Today we have to fight another 400m elevation. Everyone looks sharp, we all slept well."
"We are off to a rocky start, the path is not steep but it's difficult to find you footing. The front looks strong, there's a good chating going on. The topic of the day is already the summit day. In just 3 days we will be measured!"
"Chris, Ashley, Dave and I are usually up front but the rest of the team is not far behind. It's the art of slow walking, at this altitude it couldn't be any other way."
11:00 am "We arrived to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp is next door. We have lunch here and then hike to EBC"
1:00 pm
"We are off to the Everest BC, have a good 5 hrs hike ahead of us. Fo the firs time, we will be needing our down jackets. It's still sunny but far from being warm. Team photo at Base Camp!"
16:10
"We reached Everest Base Camp!!"
"Team photos, champaign all around. We are on the way back to Lobuche. What a long but great day"
Everyone at Help Us Learn, JVF Nepal and MMA would like to thank everyone who has follow the updates so far.
We're all so happy that the team has got to such a significant milestone with no issues... apart from the odd dodgy curry!
They have heard the generous donations coming in and they have sent their deepest appreciation, which from deep in the Himalayas is certainly something to warm all of our hearts.
From the IPE team climbing, to everyone donating and to you reading this right now, it's all to give the children of Jhumlawang Village the education they so rightfully deserve.
Again, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank You.
May 14th, Day 10 - (Lobuche, 4930m)
Lobuche, elevation of about 4,940 metres (16,210 ft), is situated about 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Nepal's capital Kathmandu and lies near the foot of the Khumbu Glacier.
Lobuche is a particularly busy place each year in the month of April as hundreds of porters and Sherpas from the region pass through Lobuche on their way to Base Camp. Many of them also move supplies, with the aid of yaks or other means, for various climbers and expeditions also traveling up the trail in preparation for the Everest spring climbing season in May.
The lodging accommodations at Lobuche are notoriously primitive, consisting mostly of stone huts with shared bunk dormitories. However, in recent years there has been some additions of more modern facilities and amenities.
"We left to walk from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m). Everyone is well, Don and Mark seems to be gaining theis strength back, Eddy and Matt is looking good too. Szabi is still feeling a bit poorly mainly due to the new diet but no major problems otherwise. Dave and Chris are having a very good run so far."
"We arrived to our lunch spot after 3hrs, it's veggie dal baht time! The group is in good shape. On the way we had a superb view at 4th and 5th highest mountains, Lotse (8516m) and Makalu (8485m) respectively."
"We pass by a memories for those who lost their lives in the mountains, one of the stupas are dedicated to the great Scott Fisher, legendary climber who lost his life on Everest, 10th May 1996."
"I go ahead with Nima Sherpa alone, which also means I can go our young guide's tempo. I feel great now at nearly 5000m elevation! We will be staying above this height to Gorak Shep (5288m), EBC (5300m) and Khala Patar (5546m)"
Lobuche is a particularly busy place each year in the month of April as hundreds of porters and Sherpas from the region pass through Lobuche on their way to Base Camp. Many of them also move supplies, with the aid of yaks or other means, for various climbers and expeditions also traveling up the trail in preparation for the Everest spring climbing season in May.
The lodging accommodations at Lobuche are notoriously primitive, consisting mostly of stone huts with shared bunk dormitories. However, in recent years there has been some additions of more modern facilities and amenities.
"We left to walk from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m). Everyone is well, Don and Mark seems to be gaining theis strength back, Eddy and Matt is looking good too. Szabi is still feeling a bit poorly mainly due to the new diet but no major problems otherwise. Dave and Chris are having a very good run so far."
"We arrived to our lunch spot after 3hrs, it's veggie dal baht time! The group is in good shape. On the way we had a superb view at 4th and 5th highest mountains, Lotse (8516m) and Makalu (8485m) respectively."
"We pass by a memories for those who lost their lives in the mountains, one of the stupas are dedicated to the great Scott Fisher, legendary climber who lost his life on Everest, 10th May 1996."
"I go ahead with Nima Sherpa alone, which also means I can go our young guide's tempo. I feel great now at nearly 5000m elevation! We will be staying above this height to Gorak Shep (5288m), EBC (5300m) and Khala Patar (5546m)"
May 12th, Day 8 - (Dingboche, 4410m)
5:32 am
"Good morning, it's day 8! What a beautiful morning! It snowed over night, it was almost like the village slept under a veil of snow. When I stepped out of the lodge the most amazing play of lights welcomed me, painting the sky a gentle blend of orange and purple. It's 5:30am, time to do some stretching, let's see how many yoga posses I can remember"
7:00 am
"Day 8, Phortse (3810m) to Dingboche (4410m). We are on the move in a bit. The team is in good shape. Don and Mark are looking good, Jakub still has a slight headache but it doesn't seem to be a problem. Szabi could recover from yesterday's push. Our spirit is unbroken"
8:36 am
"Before taking off the team poses for a team photo with the beautiful view of the Goyko valley. While climbing the steep slopes above Phortse we get into a snow ball fight. We have a long day ahead, will need all our spirit to get through"
10:15 am
"We have 2 hours of trekking behind us moving with a very slow but steady pace. It helps our acclimatization. This is specially important for those who started a course of medication to help the circulation at high altitude. This in the same time allows me to take pictures and update you guys"
18:30pm
"Tomorrow is rest day...meaning we will not be trekking, instead we will climb one of the nearby mountains around 5000m elevation"
"Wow, what a day of scrambling and struggle!"
The front group just arrived to Dingboche just over 8hrs. Szabi and Emma are still fighting the rocky roads uphill but expected to arrive soon too"
"Good morning, it's day 8! What a beautiful morning! It snowed over night, it was almost like the village slept under a veil of snow. When I stepped out of the lodge the most amazing play of lights welcomed me, painting the sky a gentle blend of orange and purple. It's 5:30am, time to do some stretching, let's see how many yoga posses I can remember"
7:00 am
"Day 8, Phortse (3810m) to Dingboche (4410m). We are on the move in a bit. The team is in good shape. Don and Mark are looking good, Jakub still has a slight headache but it doesn't seem to be a problem. Szabi could recover from yesterday's push. Our spirit is unbroken"
8:36 am
"Before taking off the team poses for a team photo with the beautiful view of the Goyko valley. While climbing the steep slopes above Phortse we get into a snow ball fight. We have a long day ahead, will need all our spirit to get through"
10:15 am
"We have 2 hours of trekking behind us moving with a very slow but steady pace. It helps our acclimatization. This is specially important for those who started a course of medication to help the circulation at high altitude. This in the same time allows me to take pictures and update you guys"
18:30pm
"Tomorrow is rest day...meaning we will not be trekking, instead we will climb one of the nearby mountains around 5000m elevation"
"Wow, what a day of scrambling and struggle!"
The front group just arrived to Dingboche just over 8hrs. Szabi and Emma are still fighting the rocky roads uphill but expected to arrive soon too"
May 11th, Day 7 - (Phortse, 3810m)
This day of the trip begins with an interesting walk towards Gokyo. Upon the gentle ascent towards Sanasa for two hours, you would trail towards Mong, marked by a Chorten and is in effect a small pass. It is famous amongst the local Sherpa community as the birth place of Lama Sangwa Dorje. The trek from the pass towards Phortse Tenga is rather steep, demanding arduous climb. But this steep ascent also has on offer the great views towards Phortse, a spectacular river gorge, and an inaccessible natural rock bridge.
"After a short drop, we carry on the hill side through a rhododendron forest. The view is unbelievably stunning.
We came out on the other side with superb view on Amadablam, one of the most picturesque mountain peaks in Nepal.
We rest, and wait for the team coming from Khumjung. Many still struggle with light headaches, food poisoning and fatigue. After a short rest we leave all together to Phortse (3810m)"
"We hiked up to 4000m for the first time, had lunch at top. Szabi is quite light heaed but arrives in good time with 2nd team. We spend an hour at this height and then most of us start descend to the valleys, surrounded by gorgeous rhododendron forests. We cross a river and climb again. We arrive to Phortse (3810) at 4pm"
"Tonight we rest, to prepare for a huge day tomorrow. Today, going through the Gokyo valley was quite refreshing but the higher we get, the more we need to rest. The purpose is two-fold. To regain our both mental and physical strength. Tomorrow we hike to Dingboche (4360). A difficult 6 hour hike with 560m elevation"
"After a short drop, we carry on the hill side through a rhododendron forest. The view is unbelievably stunning.
We came out on the other side with superb view on Amadablam, one of the most picturesque mountain peaks in Nepal.
We rest, and wait for the team coming from Khumjung. Many still struggle with light headaches, food poisoning and fatigue. After a short rest we leave all together to Phortse (3810m)"
"We hiked up to 4000m for the first time, had lunch at top. Szabi is quite light heaed but arrives in good time with 2nd team. We spend an hour at this height and then most of us start descend to the valleys, surrounded by gorgeous rhododendron forests. We cross a river and climb again. We arrive to Phortse (3810) at 4pm"
"Tonight we rest, to prepare for a huge day tomorrow. Today, going through the Gokyo valley was quite refreshing but the higher we get, the more we need to rest. The purpose is two-fold. To regain our both mental and physical strength. Tomorrow we hike to Dingboche (4360). A difficult 6 hour hike with 560m elevation"
May 10th, Day 6 - ( Everest Hotel > Namache,3880m > 3455m)
View from the Everest View Hotel
Today the team was scheduled to take off to trek to Khumjung (3780m) from Namche Bazar (3440m), the Sherpa capital of Khumbu. On paper it is an easy 3-4 hrs walk. Khumjung is the "city in the clouds" where Sir Edmund Hillary built a school called "the school house in the clouds" (what else of course?) and this is where the famous Khudi hospital and the beautiful Khumjung Monesry can be found.
We had breakfast; everybody looked sharp, well and ready for the day ahead. We left together, after just a hundreds of yards up on the steep slopes, the signs of fatigue started to show. Some had tried the "famous" apple pies of the region. With the sun rising high and the team is struggling to make real advance, some started to feel nausea, dizziness, light headache.
Apple pie goes on the list of prohibited items to eat right after the chicken curry that poisoned me just 2 days before. 3 members fell ill. An easy and fun stage of trekking turned into a very slow struggle. Szabi felt light headedness but managed to cope with it right up to the top. Chris and me are very well, feeling strong, in high spirit. We reached Everest Hotel (3880m) in just under 3 hours and it is just over half the trip. we stopped for a nice cup of tea, was very happy when David asked me if I wanted to share a pot of Nepalese masala tea with him, how could I refuse. After a break, Chris, Finjo and I turned back to get back to Namche. For us it was just part of our acclimatization. The rest of the group carried on to Khumjung.
In spite of all the troubles, today was a lovely trekking day. We had the most amazing view with Thamserku towering above us on the right at 6608m and the 3 gorgeous peaks of Kusum Khang surrounding us at 5618, 5832, 5874m. On our right we passed by the Tenzig Norgye Memorial Stupa, remembering the legendary climber, Sir Hillary's partner.
It took us no more than 30 minutes to reach Namche. Chris and I are both in a very good shape. Chris, a PhD student from the US, is a very experienced trekker with fair amount of climbing experience too. He conquered some peaks in Western China, Pakistan and India around 5000-5500m and climbed a peak over 6100m once. We talked about our day tomorrow. I am very happy to team up with him.
Tomorrow will be an exciting day. His flight was delayed, arrived 2 days later and trekked from Lukla to Namche straight. Due to his delay and my "luck" having a food poisoning, we had the same itinerary of acclimatization today and will trek together tomorrow too. We will skip the stop where the team stays tonight and meet them at the second stop straight. This means higher elevation and long trekking but more fun. Let's see what the Finjo-Chris-Adam team can do on their team.
We had breakfast; everybody looked sharp, well and ready for the day ahead. We left together, after just a hundreds of yards up on the steep slopes, the signs of fatigue started to show. Some had tried the "famous" apple pies of the region. With the sun rising high and the team is struggling to make real advance, some started to feel nausea, dizziness, light headache.
Apple pie goes on the list of prohibited items to eat right after the chicken curry that poisoned me just 2 days before. 3 members fell ill. An easy and fun stage of trekking turned into a very slow struggle. Szabi felt light headedness but managed to cope with it right up to the top. Chris and me are very well, feeling strong, in high spirit. We reached Everest Hotel (3880m) in just under 3 hours and it is just over half the trip. we stopped for a nice cup of tea, was very happy when David asked me if I wanted to share a pot of Nepalese masala tea with him, how could I refuse. After a break, Chris, Finjo and I turned back to get back to Namche. For us it was just part of our acclimatization. The rest of the group carried on to Khumjung.
In spite of all the troubles, today was a lovely trekking day. We had the most amazing view with Thamserku towering above us on the right at 6608m and the 3 gorgeous peaks of Kusum Khang surrounding us at 5618, 5832, 5874m. On our right we passed by the Tenzig Norgye Memorial Stupa, remembering the legendary climber, Sir Hillary's partner.
It took us no more than 30 minutes to reach Namche. Chris and I are both in a very good shape. Chris, a PhD student from the US, is a very experienced trekker with fair amount of climbing experience too. He conquered some peaks in Western China, Pakistan and India around 5000-5500m and climbed a peak over 6100m once. We talked about our day tomorrow. I am very happy to team up with him.
Tomorrow will be an exciting day. His flight was delayed, arrived 2 days later and trekked from Lukla to Namche straight. Due to his delay and my "luck" having a food poisoning, we had the same itinerary of acclimatization today and will trek together tomorrow too. We will skip the stop where the team stays tonight and meet them at the second stop straight. This means higher elevation and long trekking but more fun. Let's see what the Finjo-Chris-Adam team can do on their team.
May 9th, Day 5 - (Namache Bazar, 3455m)
"After 3 bottles of salt water which tastes like hell, some antibiotics and 30 hours in bed. I woke up packed my day-pack ready for Day 5, had a cup of tea, some popcorn and took off with Finjo and one of our sherpas at 9am.
"Finjo circulated the news about my conditions, just in case my fortunes reversed. Whenever his friends/Sherpa/guides met us, they asked me how I was. When they found out the time it took me to recover, they shook their heads in disbelief.
They told Finjo it is impossible that we made so much progress since 9 and that I am really that sick. I must admit the first 30 minutes was a bit tough, we took it easy and slow. But since then I picked up a good tempo and started flying across the valley. Finjo allowed me to lead so I can dictate the best tempo for me. It is quite remarkable how well our bodies react to our needs during trekking.
We stopped for lunch just after 2 hours, 11am, but since we did a very good pace we got their early. I had plain rice. Yummy. After a half hour break we took off again. The final part is extremely hard, for the first time we hit the mountains. Finjo told me that we will go up and up and up...and up again. Trekking in these valleys makes all the pain quite bearable. It is amazing, beautiful, impressive. Finjo was playing tricks with me half way through the steps and steep climb.
He knows all the short cuts on the serpentine road, so he picked a slower pace than me, dropped back and 5 minutes later he appeared right behind me again, climbing a small rock to cut across. For the first 3-4 times I did not know what happened, I just thought he managed to catch up but then he got caught when he was climbing on the side of a rock. Later on he explained that it was hard to keep my tempo, but this is nonsense, these guys are iron-men, unbreakable. Although it felt good to hear our lead guide complaining about not being able to keep my tempo.
We got to Namche Bazar (3455m) in just under 5 hours. Everybody was rather impressed, they, including the guide expected me to turn up after 7-8 hours. The team the day before completed the stage around 7hrs. Namche means two things for me: 1) How far sheer will-power can take you and 2) Laundry time... I won`t lie, I stink.
Tomorrow we will have a short trip to a nearby village as part of our acclimatization. We will go a bit higher then return to Namche."
"Finjo circulated the news about my conditions, just in case my fortunes reversed. Whenever his friends/Sherpa/guides met us, they asked me how I was. When they found out the time it took me to recover, they shook their heads in disbelief.
They told Finjo it is impossible that we made so much progress since 9 and that I am really that sick. I must admit the first 30 minutes was a bit tough, we took it easy and slow. But since then I picked up a good tempo and started flying across the valley. Finjo allowed me to lead so I can dictate the best tempo for me. It is quite remarkable how well our bodies react to our needs during trekking.
We stopped for lunch just after 2 hours, 11am, but since we did a very good pace we got their early. I had plain rice. Yummy. After a half hour break we took off again. The final part is extremely hard, for the first time we hit the mountains. Finjo told me that we will go up and up and up...and up again. Trekking in these valleys makes all the pain quite bearable. It is amazing, beautiful, impressive. Finjo was playing tricks with me half way through the steps and steep climb.
He knows all the short cuts on the serpentine road, so he picked a slower pace than me, dropped back and 5 minutes later he appeared right behind me again, climbing a small rock to cut across. For the first 3-4 times I did not know what happened, I just thought he managed to catch up but then he got caught when he was climbing on the side of a rock. Later on he explained that it was hard to keep my tempo, but this is nonsense, these guys are iron-men, unbreakable. Although it felt good to hear our lead guide complaining about not being able to keep my tempo.
We got to Namche Bazar (3455m) in just under 5 hours. Everybody was rather impressed, they, including the guide expected me to turn up after 7-8 hours. The team the day before completed the stage around 7hrs. Namche means two things for me: 1) How far sheer will-power can take you and 2) Laundry time... I won`t lie, I stink.
Tomorrow we will have a short trip to a nearby village as part of our acclimatization. We will go a bit higher then return to Namche."
May 8th, Day 4 - Food Poisoning! (Phakding, 2600m)
Spicy chicken curry gives Adam food poisoning
"After a good start, Day 4 reserved something very nasty for me. I woke up the middle of the night shaking and shivering. I had fever, campy stomach, pain in my muscles and joints. I had food poisoning. I will not go into too much detail but I wasn't a pretty sight for sure. I tried my best to leave with the group but it was just too much."
"I could barely walk straight. Finjo decided to stay behind with me, put me through some quick fixes, involving all sorts of remedies. There is not much I can tell you about Day 4. I didn`t leave the room, stayed close to the bathroom, slept 1-2 hours, woke up, medicine, drink, 1-2 hrs sleep. Finjo looked after me, came to the room, checked on me, checked my temperature etc."
He was such a great support. I was thinking about all the good things in my life, Anne-Sophie, my friends and my family, not to give up, stay strong, do my best to recover in a day, which takes anyone 2-3 days at least."
"I could barely walk straight. Finjo decided to stay behind with me, put me through some quick fixes, involving all sorts of remedies. There is not much I can tell you about Day 4. I didn`t leave the room, stayed close to the bathroom, slept 1-2 hours, woke up, medicine, drink, 1-2 hrs sleep. Finjo looked after me, came to the room, checked on me, checked my temperature etc."
He was such a great support. I was thinking about all the good things in my life, Anne-Sophie, my friends and my family, not to give up, stay strong, do my best to recover in a day, which takes anyone 2-3 days at least."
May 7th, Day 3 -(Phakding, 2600m)
Plane landing at Lukla airport
"We had an early start, wake up call at 3:30am, meeting at 4:30am, flight just after 6. These small airplanes scare the living hell out of me. The air-hostess serves us candy and some cotton wool against the noise of the engine."
"The plane passes by high peak and through the clouds, you feel like you can touch them. It is an amazing feeling when it comes to touching the clouds but quite scary when it is about touching the tips of the majestic mountains. We land in Lukla (2440m) on a no more than 200m airstrip slightly going uphill to help the breaking. I've never seen anything like that and it worked for the take-off too, it helps the plane to pick up the speed it needs."
"We have a quick breakfast, very simple but everything we need. I keep 2 bananas for the trek ahead, which turns out to be a good idea. After a quick introduction to the team we start trekking towards Phakding (2600m). Our team has 5 helpers, tiny people with so much stamina that is almost inhuman. They are no more than 50kg but they can carry up to 100kg. 8 trekkers and 5 Sherpa’s, that makes their load 'only' 30-40kg.
"We have a lead guide, Finjo sherpa, a Lukla born professional guide with huge career ahead of him. Last year he summit-ed Everest from the Chinese side and climbed the Island Peak (IP) 23 times. He is 25. Smart, patient, very reliable and has a great sense of humour. We have 2 assistant guides too. Mingma, Nima. Nima is the most experienced IP guide, with over 30 summits. Impressive. We have a superb atmosphere, team is bonding well, I have a chat with everyone, life politics, IPE etc."
"Trekking in Nepal is like nothing I have ever seen before. The guides tell us the first stage is Nepalese flat. I feel relieved, then they explain. it is 10 meter up 10 meter down... in theory. In reality it is more like 20-30-50 up and then the same drop on the other side. It is very rocky, sometimes the path is narrow and we have to share the little space we have with Sherpa yaks, buffalos and mules. when it comes to passing by animals it is strictly wall side. Last year a trekker was pushed into the river by a mule and died instantly."
"We reach Phakding after 4 hours of trekking, it was a great warm up. We have lunch, tea and dinner here. The lodge is lovely, quite small but we manage. Between lunch and dinner me and David, one of the team members, join the local kids on their very own footy ground and play a good hour. They are quick, get used to high altitude but we have a few tricks under our sleeves to. David score one, I put a hat-trick on the board, we win. After dinner we return to the lodge... so far so good..."
"The plane passes by high peak and through the clouds, you feel like you can touch them. It is an amazing feeling when it comes to touching the clouds but quite scary when it is about touching the tips of the majestic mountains. We land in Lukla (2440m) on a no more than 200m airstrip slightly going uphill to help the breaking. I've never seen anything like that and it worked for the take-off too, it helps the plane to pick up the speed it needs."
"We have a quick breakfast, very simple but everything we need. I keep 2 bananas for the trek ahead, which turns out to be a good idea. After a quick introduction to the team we start trekking towards Phakding (2600m). Our team has 5 helpers, tiny people with so much stamina that is almost inhuman. They are no more than 50kg but they can carry up to 100kg. 8 trekkers and 5 Sherpa’s, that makes their load 'only' 30-40kg.
"We have a lead guide, Finjo sherpa, a Lukla born professional guide with huge career ahead of him. Last year he summit-ed Everest from the Chinese side and climbed the Island Peak (IP) 23 times. He is 25. Smart, patient, very reliable and has a great sense of humour. We have 2 assistant guides too. Mingma, Nima. Nima is the most experienced IP guide, with over 30 summits. Impressive. We have a superb atmosphere, team is bonding well, I have a chat with everyone, life politics, IPE etc."
"Trekking in Nepal is like nothing I have ever seen before. The guides tell us the first stage is Nepalese flat. I feel relieved, then they explain. it is 10 meter up 10 meter down... in theory. In reality it is more like 20-30-50 up and then the same drop on the other side. It is very rocky, sometimes the path is narrow and we have to share the little space we have with Sherpa yaks, buffalos and mules. when it comes to passing by animals it is strictly wall side. Last year a trekker was pushed into the river by a mule and died instantly."
"We reach Phakding after 4 hours of trekking, it was a great warm up. We have lunch, tea and dinner here. The lodge is lovely, quite small but we manage. Between lunch and dinner me and David, one of the team members, join the local kids on their very own footy ground and play a good hour. They are quick, get used to high altitude but we have a few tricks under our sleeves to. David score one, I put a hat-trick on the board, we win. After dinner we return to the lodge... so far so good..."
May 6-7th, Day 1 + 2 - (Preparation and Introductions...)
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Adam arrived safe and sound on May 3rd full of ideas, smiles and a to-do list before the expedition started. The team enjoyed great Nepalese food and spoke of the fundraising opportunities andshared experiences they've had whilst in Nepal. Next stop was the JVF Kathmandu headquarters to meet the JVF Members. A warm welcome awaited the team and the event prepared for them was, well, humblin
After introducing themselves, they shared and exchange stories about how to inspire fundraising in local schools and how to generate more ideas from the students and teachers. It was a really inspiring moment, JVF members are always keen to participate and learn. Which is one of the main sentiments that drive people and organisations to continue supporting them.
The conversation lasted long into the night at the Shakti Hotel, the venue for the beginning of this amazing journey. The lead guide Finjo sherpa joined. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a good meal, superb folk music and dance, and Adam enjoyed freedom in the form of a roxi (nepalese spirit) and an everest beer, before the daunting challenge ahead of him and the rest of the team.
Whilst the food settled in their stomachs and those stories stirred their imaginations during the night, they arose the next day with a mission that required a concise and practical approach.
The team required equipment, but not just any equipment... the following items were going to keep them warm, in control and most importantly safe. By midday May 4th, all that was left to buy were a few minor luxuries in the shape of a hat, gloves and a water bottle. Simple items to the ordinary trip. But climbing the Himalayan 'Island Peak' is no ordinary trip, so these items became anything but ordinary. They could be the difference between hitting the top or not.
Adam arrived safe and sound on May 3rd full of ideas, smiles and a to-do list before the expedition started. The team enjoyed great Nepalese food and spoke of the fundraising opportunities andshared experiences they've had whilst in Nepal. Next stop was the JVF Kathmandu headquarters to meet the JVF Members. A warm welcome awaited the team and the event prepared for them was, well, humblin
After introducing themselves, they shared and exchange stories about how to inspire fundraising in local schools and how to generate more ideas from the students and teachers. It was a really inspiring moment, JVF members are always keen to participate and learn. Which is one of the main sentiments that drive people and organisations to continue supporting them.
The conversation lasted long into the night at the Shakti Hotel, the venue for the beginning of this amazing journey. The lead guide Finjo sherpa joined. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a good meal, superb folk music and dance, and Adam enjoyed freedom in the form of a roxi (nepalese spirit) and an everest beer, before the daunting challenge ahead of him and the rest of the team.
Whilst the food settled in their stomachs and those stories stirred their imaginations during the night, they arose the next day with a mission that required a concise and practical approach.
The team required equipment, but not just any equipment... the following items were going to keep them warm, in control and most importantly safe. By midday May 4th, all that was left to buy were a few minor luxuries in the shape of a hat, gloves and a water bottle. Simple items to the ordinary trip. But climbing the Himalayan 'Island Peak' is no ordinary trip, so these items became anything but ordinary. They could be the difference between hitting the top or not.
Generosity knows no limit!
Dear Friends,
Our very good friends, Brad Milnes and Donna Rivera made a generous individual donation of 50 USD and 4000 BDT most recently. Following their donation, we had a quick chat about the educational needs of children in Nepal and the hardship they face. Inspired and moved by their story Donna contacted her business partners in the RMG sector to ask for their support too. Donna and Brad manage a very successful company in ready-made garment, Flamingo Sourcing.
Following Donna's pursuit of further donations, Managing Director Mohiuddin Chowdhury on behalf of his company, Clifton Group Bangladesh, offered a total of 400 underwear to be given to children or converted into cash in order to support their educational needs. The market value of these high quality brand underwears is around 1 USD which makes the value of their donation around 400 USD. The underwear was sold for 360 USD, money that will be offered to the Scholarship Programme of our climbing partner Mountain Monarch Adventures via Help Us learn UK. The money will be used to buy books, supplies, school uniforms and if needed to pay for tuition fees of selected pupils.
On behalf of Help Us Learn and the children of Nepal I would like express my deepest gratitude for their generosity!
Our very good friends, Brad Milnes and Donna Rivera made a generous individual donation of 50 USD and 4000 BDT most recently. Following their donation, we had a quick chat about the educational needs of children in Nepal and the hardship they face. Inspired and moved by their story Donna contacted her business partners in the RMG sector to ask for their support too. Donna and Brad manage a very successful company in ready-made garment, Flamingo Sourcing.
Following Donna's pursuit of further donations, Managing Director Mohiuddin Chowdhury on behalf of his company, Clifton Group Bangladesh, offered a total of 400 underwear to be given to children or converted into cash in order to support their educational needs. The market value of these high quality brand underwears is around 1 USD which makes the value of their donation around 400 USD. The underwear was sold for 360 USD, money that will be offered to the Scholarship Programme of our climbing partner Mountain Monarch Adventures via Help Us learn UK. The money will be used to buy books, supplies, school uniforms and if needed to pay for tuition fees of selected pupils.
On behalf of Help Us Learn and the children of Nepal I would like express my deepest gratitude for their generosity!
No day without donations!
Every single day, when our friends decide to make a donation they also cast a vote! They tell us by supporting us that the education prospect of the next generation is one of the most important question there is. Their contribution will give a better education for many youngsters, ultimately leading to improvements in the living standards of the whole community of Jhumlawang village and the wider region. For this, we are ever so grateful! I hope that their example will inspire all of our friends to support our goals and sponsor our projects.
Latest pay pal donations:
Melanie Boly GBP 20
Ginger Training & Coaching GBP 25
Reno Daigle GBP 30
Viktor Lukacs GBP 50
Our current Pay Pal Balance, after pay pal transfer fees, is GBP 643.78.
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn and the children who will benefit from your kindness, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
Latest pay pal donations:
Melanie Boly GBP 20
Ginger Training & Coaching GBP 25
Reno Daigle GBP 30
Viktor Lukacs GBP 50
Our current Pay Pal Balance, after pay pal transfer fees, is GBP 643.78.
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn and the children who will benefit from your kindness, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
Donations, donations, donations
Dear Friends,
There is less than a week left until the start and our excitement is roof-high! The Island Peak Expedition, which was set up as a charity challenge as part of a huge fundraising effort, is enjoying the generosity of so many of you, it is quite a challenge to thank you all in time. We are every so grateful for you and your contribution towards our educational project that will benefit many of the youngsters of Jhumlawang village and the wider region.
So, please allow me to express my gratitude for all our supporters who made a contribution recently. Together we can make a difference and we will make a difference! I am hopeful that your generosity will also inspire all of your friends to support our goals and sponsor our projects.
Recent Pay Pal donations:
Barbara Salata: 170 GBP
Durlabh Magar: 105 GBP
Karol Hoffer: 20 GBP
Ramona Racz: 20 GBP
Istvan Varga: 10 GBP
Tibor Zavadovics: 20 GBP
Vanessa Harvey: 10 GBP
Maciej Lenc: 5 GBP
Anna Schilling: 15 GBP
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn and the children who will benefit from your kind donations, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
There is less than a week left until the start and our excitement is roof-high! The Island Peak Expedition, which was set up as a charity challenge as part of a huge fundraising effort, is enjoying the generosity of so many of you, it is quite a challenge to thank you all in time. We are every so grateful for you and your contribution towards our educational project that will benefit many of the youngsters of Jhumlawang village and the wider region.
So, please allow me to express my gratitude for all our supporters who made a contribution recently. Together we can make a difference and we will make a difference! I am hopeful that your generosity will also inspire all of your friends to support our goals and sponsor our projects.
Recent Pay Pal donations:
Barbara Salata: 170 GBP
Durlabh Magar: 105 GBP
Karol Hoffer: 20 GBP
Ramona Racz: 20 GBP
Istvan Varga: 10 GBP
Tibor Zavadovics: 20 GBP
Vanessa Harvey: 10 GBP
Maciej Lenc: 5 GBP
Anna Schilling: 15 GBP
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn and the children who will benefit from your kind donations, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
Tickets book, here we come…
The team is ready, flight tickets are booked, and there is only two weeks to go. I will arrive to Kathmandu on 3rd May. Szabi will leave London on 3rd and arrive to Kathmandu on 4th May. Our first meeting with Mountain Monarch, our trekking partner in Nepal, will be on 5th May. The team is going through a lengthy check list now, making sure that all essentials are packed, arranged, prepared and calculated for. Luckily, our destination is Kathmandu, the world capital for trekking, so if we miss something we will have a second chance after arrival.
As the preparations are drawing to an end, I would like to encourage all our friends and supporters to make a final push with us. If you have some spare time, please share our project with your friends, organise a last minute fundraiser, a pub quiz or a cake sale and make a cheeky donation so we can make our dream come true.
Best wishes,
Adam
As the preparations are drawing to an end, I would like to encourage all our friends and supporters to make a final push with us. If you have some spare time, please share our project with your friends, organise a last minute fundraiser, a pub quiz or a cake sale and make a cheeky donation so we can make our dream come true.
Best wishes,
Adam
The first round of Pay Pal donations
Dear Friends,
There is only three weeks left until the start of the Island Peak Expedition … (big breath) … and our excitement is indescribable! The training and preparation is not the only thing we have to keep in mind. IPE was set up as a charity challenge that is part of a huge fundraising effort. Our goal is to enhance the educational prospects of many youngsters and ultimately leading to improvements in the living standards of the whole community of Jhumlawang village and the wider region.
Some of our friends and supporters have already made their generous contribution. In this letter, please allow me to express my gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Together we can make a difference and I hope that your example will inspire all of our friends to support our goals and sponsor our projects.
Recent Pay Pal donations:
Durlabh Magar & Padma Magar 111.11 GBP
Ivaylo Yordanov 20 GBP
Marco Braghin 10 GBP
Gregory Woods 20 GBP
Kush Budha 10.36 GBP
Our current Pay Pal Balance, after the transfer fees, is 164.86 GBP.
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn, Mountain Monarch and the children who will benefit from your kindness, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
There is only three weeks left until the start of the Island Peak Expedition … (big breath) … and our excitement is indescribable! The training and preparation is not the only thing we have to keep in mind. IPE was set up as a charity challenge that is part of a huge fundraising effort. Our goal is to enhance the educational prospects of many youngsters and ultimately leading to improvements in the living standards of the whole community of Jhumlawang village and the wider region.
Some of our friends and supporters have already made their generous contribution. In this letter, please allow me to express my gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Together we can make a difference and I hope that your example will inspire all of our friends to support our goals and sponsor our projects.
Recent Pay Pal donations:
Durlabh Magar & Padma Magar 111.11 GBP
Ivaylo Yordanov 20 GBP
Marco Braghin 10 GBP
Gregory Woods 20 GBP
Kush Budha 10.36 GBP
Our current Pay Pal Balance, after the transfer fees, is 164.86 GBP.
On behalf of Jvf-Nepal, Help Us Learn, Mountain Monarch and the children who will benefit from your kindness, I would like to thank you!
Best wishes,
Adam
Wales Coast Challenge route announced
With the mental grit of Sir Ranulph and our bold re-definition of a verb to inspire us, we are pleased - and somewhat terrified - to announce the route of the Wales Coast Challenge.
Now this is not set in stone neither do we have major commitments in each area. This intimidating itinerary is the best route we can muster that gives us a good chance of completing the challenge.
We do have the added advantage of amazingly kind friends and family offering resupplies on each weekend of the challenge. So at max we will only have to carry 7 days gear and food at one time. This was, as you can imagine, great news and has given us both a confidence boost and made planning that much easier. For more details and the complete list of destinations, please go on the Island Peak blog page.
IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN US FOR A SECTION, A MILE OR EVEN A SECOND, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME.
WE PLAN ON INVITING SCHOOLS TO WALK WITH US TOO!
BY WALKING WITH US YOU ARE SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT FOR ACTION TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH IN THE UK.
If you are interested email: [email protected]
or make a guess how far the team will walk at: http://walescoastchallenge.co.uk/
Now this is not set in stone neither do we have major commitments in each area. This intimidating itinerary is the best route we can muster that gives us a good chance of completing the challenge.
We do have the added advantage of amazingly kind friends and family offering resupplies on each weekend of the challenge. So at max we will only have to carry 7 days gear and food at one time. This was, as you can imagine, great news and has given us both a confidence boost and made planning that much easier. For more details and the complete list of destinations, please go on the Island Peak blog page.
IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN US FOR A SECTION, A MILE OR EVEN A SECOND, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME.
WE PLAN ON INVITING SCHOOLS TO WALK WITH US TOO!
BY WALKING WITH US YOU ARE SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT FOR ACTION TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH IN THE UK.
If you are interested email: [email protected]
or make a guess how far the team will walk at: http://walescoastchallenge.co.uk/
Szabi, our new Island Peak challenger
Dear Friends,
Let me share some very good news. Szabolcs Peimli, a very dear friend of mine, confirmed today that he will be joining me on the Island Peak Charity Challenge! Szabi has also committed himself to help our fundraising efforts in the coming months. Our friendship started nearly a decade ago and as always he will be a fantastic support on this journey. As a passionate photographer, he will not only accompany me on the way to the summit but will also help me document our journey by producing high quality photography.
Szabi also proposed a photo exhibition in London right after the Island Peak Challenge, which will most likely to serve as a fundraiser as well as an educational workshop for Help Us Learn. Szabi is not only a dedicated photographer but also an experienced trekker and passionate outdoor enthusiast. Szabi shared his excitement about the Island Peak Expedition and the prospect of spending 22 days in the Himalayas.
Help Us Learn members and the Jvf-Nepal family gave him a warm welcome. On behalf of the team I would like to welcome him on board.
I would like to wish him good luck with the preparations for Island Peak!
Let me share some very good news. Szabolcs Peimli, a very dear friend of mine, confirmed today that he will be joining me on the Island Peak Charity Challenge! Szabi has also committed himself to help our fundraising efforts in the coming months. Our friendship started nearly a decade ago and as always he will be a fantastic support on this journey. As a passionate photographer, he will not only accompany me on the way to the summit but will also help me document our journey by producing high quality photography.
Szabi also proposed a photo exhibition in London right after the Island Peak Challenge, which will most likely to serve as a fundraiser as well as an educational workshop for Help Us Learn. Szabi is not only a dedicated photographer but also an experienced trekker and passionate outdoor enthusiast. Szabi shared his excitement about the Island Peak Expedition and the prospect of spending 22 days in the Himalayas.
Help Us Learn members and the Jvf-Nepal family gave him a warm welcome. On behalf of the team I would like to welcome him on board.
I would like to wish him good luck with the preparations for Island Peak!
Gore-Tex Experience Tour
In April 2013 Adam, Marcus and Kyle (Help Us Learn) will be attempting to walk the entire 860 mile Wales Coast Path in under 30 days to raise money for Help Us Learn, the non-profit that funds sustainable education projects in Nepal and Peru and local community projects that inspire children to fundraise and get outdoors.
Adam Stephen Robinson, one of the brave members of the Wales Coast Challenge put his name forward to take part in a Gore-Tex Expedition Tour, the Fourteen Peaks Challenge. The Fourteen Peaks Challenge, being just two weeks before he is due to start his challenge, will grant him a great opportunity to exert his body both mentally and physically, will give him a chance to meet like-minded people to learn from and tackle great mountains before the team tackles Wales' coastline.
Please follow the link below or click on the picture that will take you to his 'Applicant page' where you can help him get on the Experience Tour by casting your vote on him.
Thank you for supporting our friend!
http://www.experience-tour.com/tour/fourteen-peaks-challenge/applicant/710
Adam Stephen Robinson, one of the brave members of the Wales Coast Challenge put his name forward to take part in a Gore-Tex Expedition Tour, the Fourteen Peaks Challenge. The Fourteen Peaks Challenge, being just two weeks before he is due to start his challenge, will grant him a great opportunity to exert his body both mentally and physically, will give him a chance to meet like-minded people to learn from and tackle great mountains before the team tackles Wales' coastline.
Please follow the link below or click on the picture that will take you to his 'Applicant page' where you can help him get on the Experience Tour by casting your vote on him.
Thank you for supporting our friend!
http://www.experience-tour.com/tour/fourteen-peaks-challenge/applicant/710
Successful leadership training
On the 20th December, Action Lab Consulting manager Zsolt Tokoli ran a fascinating training on leadership skills and organisational development for Jvf-Nepal members and organisers in the Bristol Training and Research Centre, Kathmandu. The training was anticipated by 18 eager learners in the training facilities provided by Mr Dhirendraraj Prasai, the manager of the institution. A number of participants took the 26 hours bus ride from Jhumlawang village to attend the workshop and arm themselves with much desired skills. By discussing expectations and good memories, practicing leadership skills through a blind-folded walk-about and learning about project planning with the help of a panel discussion exercise the participants covered a wide range of fields and skills.
The training received huge interest from young Jvf-Nepal members and the turn-out itself was a great success. In a report, Jvf members praised the high quality of the training and thanked our coach, Zsolt.
I would like to personally say thanks to Purna Dai for organising the training, Mr Prasai for making the training facilities available for all Jvf-Nepal members and other Jvf affiliated participants for their enthusiasm and energy. On behalf of my traveling companions, I would like to say a massive thank you to Ajay and Kala for welcoming and looking after us so kindly during our visit.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Adam
The training received huge interest from young Jvf-Nepal members and the turn-out itself was a great success. In a report, Jvf members praised the high quality of the training and thanked our coach, Zsolt.
I would like to personally say thanks to Purna Dai for organising the training, Mr Prasai for making the training facilities available for all Jvf-Nepal members and other Jvf affiliated participants for their enthusiasm and energy. On behalf of my traveling companions, I would like to say a massive thank you to Ajay and Kala for welcoming and looking after us so kindly during our visit.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Adam
Kathmandu visit
Dear Friends,
I will be in Kathmandu between 16th and 22nd December. I will be traveling with Zsolt Tokoli, a world class coach and organisational development consultant. Zsolt offered to run a full-day training for JVF-Nepal members on leadership skills and decision-making techniques.The training is free! If you are interested in taking part, please get in touch with me.
I am looking forward to meeting some of you. So if you are in Kathmandu, please contact me or our Kathmandu Coordinator and meet me for an amazing cup of Nepalese tea.
Best wishes,
Adam
If you would like to learn more about Action Lab or Zsolt's training, please check out his web page:
http://actionlabconsulting.com/
I will be in Kathmandu between 16th and 22nd December. I will be traveling with Zsolt Tokoli, a world class coach and organisational development consultant. Zsolt offered to run a full-day training for JVF-Nepal members on leadership skills and decision-making techniques.The training is free! If you are interested in taking part, please get in touch with me.
I am looking forward to meeting some of you. So if you are in Kathmandu, please contact me or our Kathmandu Coordinator and meet me for an amazing cup of Nepalese tea.
Best wishes,
Adam
If you would like to learn more about Action Lab or Zsolt's training, please check out his web page:
http://actionlabconsulting.com/