Nepal (Part 4)

A continuation of our trip from Thorong La Pass (18000') to our trip end (Pokhara) and bank to Kathmandu.

It's much drier on this side. Looking towards the forbidden Mustang Kingdom.

Small town architecture.

Ok. I am not exaggerating. It was windy. Very windy. Consistent 40-60 mph winds, not gusts. Hence me using my hat as dust protection.

Sarah after our brutal, windy day. She thought it was the toughest day on the trip.

Relaxing that evening.

Probably the best breakfast on the trip, a tasty skillet!

Looking towards Dhaulagiri (8000 meter peak)

Door to nowhere, yet everywhere.

Looking towards Dhaulagiri

Yes, this swing is as crazy as it looks!

Awesome sunset view from Gorepani.

Triple waterfall.

Cherry blossoms.

Harvesting millet by hand. That would be a tough job.

Pretty sure these women could beat me up. Look at those loads!

Hard at work providing us with potable water. We filtered everything that we drank.

Posing with Dhaulagiri in background. This was a steep, hot day.

The friendly water buffalo.

Sunrise at Poon Hill

Annapurnas from Poon Hill

Ryan with Dhaulagiri in background

Sarah w/Fishtail in background

Sarah warming her hands after the trek up to Poon Hill.

Clear blue water at the lowlands.

Finish! We did it!

The A-team, Sarah, Ryan, Shree (Guide) and trusty or Perkhas (Porter)

Ryan with a creepy Yeti at the international mountain museum in Pokhara.

Boats on the lake in Pokhara.

Last day in Kathmandu!

Nepal (Part 3)

Continuation of our trip from Manang (12000') to the Pass (18000')

Sarah relaxing in the typical teahouse room.

Neat timber bridge. I'd like to inspect this.

Mountain sheep, as the locals call them. See all the ones to the left trying to get to the best grass?

Tibetan Momos. Lets just say that instead of a mix of vegetables as they typically have. These were all garlic! Needless to say, they were the last Momos of the trip. For a while, our guide was calling me Momo Man.

Upper M. Khola river.

Our first Yaks of the trip.

I'd like a Fungi pizza please. Extra Fungi.

Neat intricate, very old, rock Buddhist carving into slate.

Awesome view of Gangapurna out of our room.

Yup, blisters. Sarah's feet were in rough shape the entire way.

Me relaxing in Manang. Our main drink was hot water as we were both nursing headcolds & coughs at this point. Believe it or not, I have all of my clothes on inside my sleeping bag. Pretty cold.

Our view on top of the Hundred Rupee Llama cave. (13500')

Curious Yak.

Taking in the view.

Gangapurna massif with stallion in forefront.

Sarah making a high crossing.

Upper M. Khola Valley.

View from Thorong La Base Camp

It's cold. Night before summit ascent.

Ready for the 2:45 am wake up.

We made it! 4000 foot ascent. Elevation 17800'

Sarah looking cold but happy on top!

Quite cold and windy on top!

View looking down, we've only got 6000' foot descent to finish for the day!