The Khumbu Miss List

Whenever I travel, I keep a detailed itinerary on the notepad on my phone. I also use it as a place to jot down thoughts or memories from the experience. Sometimes there’s not a whole lot to write, and I delete the note at the end of the trip. But on some trips, it turns…

There are Signs Everywhere – The Final Entry – The Return

From the 2013 Travel Journal – The WMS CME Trek to Everest Base Camp Part 8 of There Are Signs Everywhere Safe and sound at JFK after three weeks on this awesome epic zen adventure. Thanks to my friends and colleagues, the WMS and Peak Promotions for making it work, helping clear the schedule, setting me up…

There Are Signs Everywhere

On the Eve of the 2014 Climbing Season, a Look Back at the 2013 Journey to Everest Basecamp The Prep One pair of down booties, one already worn Lonely Planet, a steri-pen (with extra batteries), one borrowed tripod for my camera that can’t take a bad picture (dressed to the nines with the new insanely…

Do You Wanna Go to Everest?

A little over a year ago, a last-minute invitation landed in my inbox to lead a Wilderness Medicine Course. It was a CME (Continuing Medical Education) while trekking to Everest Basecamp. The original trip leader was sick and wouldn’t be able to make the trek. For about a week the invitation sat in my inbox, until…