Trek Tales with Dr. Tom Prater: Part 4

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Help- send oxygen! Gorak Shep - el 17100 ft. After two resting days and two trekking days we've reached the last and highest village in the valley. Blink and miss it. Tough walking over rock falls and glacial moraines but fantastic views of Pimori, the Kumba glacier and ice fall, the tip of Everest with snow blowing off. Picture perfect day with blue sky and good temps. Tomorrow, a short hike to Everest Base Camp. Saw an avalanche today well above base camp but heard of some climber injuries on the hill. We won't be there.

The group is holding up well but the thin air is very noticeable. Walk three steps uphill and rest; sleeping is more difficult.

It has been fun talking with climbing teams who travel down to rest and recharge at the lower villages before returning for a climb to the summit. No thank you!

We are all anxious to see base camp tomorrow. Tom