Can't go to Nepal without seeing Everest. That is a cardinal rule of mine. So is hiking at least once annually on the AT. I thought about hiking Everest, but that would require 60 days of vacation, which would also require me to find a new job. So a hike around Everest and a side mountain were put in the plan. A two week vacation turns to five. I think I'll still have a job when I get back, but who knows...
Island Peak is a solid 6000m (20,305ft) peak, with some technical ice and glacier climbing. Guide company and porter chosen, I'm feeling pretty good. AT hiking, Colorado 14 climbing, and visiting the local climbing gym (thanks Robbie, Lucinda and Tibor for the training) have prepped me for this stellar adventure.
If you look closely at the bottom pic, you'll see the pamper pole to the left (Mr. Pierce).
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