What It's Really Like
Thursday, April 16 — Base Camp
Eric Simonson on the fear, anticipation, and excitement of being drawn to Everest again and again.

Plans For Moving Up The Mountain
Thursday, April 16 — Base Camp
Wally Berg lays out the teams's plan to move up to Camps I and II for a longer than usual first stay at altitude.

As Though I Never Left
Thursday, April 16 — Base Camp
Nine months ago, Greg Wilson made the call to turn around in jet stream winds on the South Summit, and now considers what it's like to be back for another go at the south side.

The Sherpa as Stone Mason
Wednesday, April 15 — Base Camp
Greg Wilson's story of how base camp is constructed from rocks and tarps.

Even Through a Nuclear Winter
Tuesday, April 14 — Base Camp
Charles Corfield with the scoop on what it takes to keep the generators humming for a cybercast from Everest.

A Visit from Tashi Tenzing
Tuesday, April 14 — Base Camp
Team Sherpas continue their carries to the upper camps, and an old friend drops by base camp.

The First Carry
Monday, April 13 — Base Camp
Sherpas make the first climb through the Khumbu Icefall to begin stocking the upper camps.

Yesterday's Puja
Monday, April 13 — Base Camp
More on the puja with prayer flags brought by the Alpine Ascents trekkers.

The Puja
Sunday, April 12 — Base Camp
A ceremony to show respect to the Gods, ask permission to tread in their heights, and bless and protect the expedition.

Giving thanks to Sponsors
Sunday, April 12 — Base Camp
As the Lama prepares the team's puja, Wally Berg thanks the expedition sponsors.

Setting Up House
Friday, April 10 — Base Camp
Moving in to base camp and preparing for the puja.

Ang Rita, The Vegetable Porter
Thursday, April 9 — Gorak Shep
Story of a 67 year old Sherpa porter.

High Road to Lobuche
Wednesday, April 8 — Pheriche
Loading up some unruly yaks for the scenic trip to 16,000'.

Blessing From Lama Geshi
Monday, April 6 — Pheriche
Wally Berg and Nima Tashi visit a lama at Pangboche to receive a blessing for the expedition.

Acclimating at 14,000'
Sunday, April 5 — Pheriche
The team plans to stay in Pheriche for a couple of days to adjust to the altitude.

Rinpoche Out of Town
Saturday, April 4 — Thyangboche
It's kind of gloomy in the mist at Thyangboche Monastery, and the Rinpoche won't make it back in the bad weather.

Catching Up & Saying Goodbyes
Friday, April 3 — Namche
Visiting old friends in Namche and parting for the two month climb.

Hot Like Kathmandu
Wednesday, April 1 — Phakding
The team moves on to the village of Phakding where it's "a beautiful late evening in Nepal, warm weather, baseball caps..."

Good Omens
Tuesday, March 31 — Kathmandu
Gombu Sherpa, Jendu, and the white shirt

A Drizzly Morning
Sunday, March 29 — Kathmandu
Happy to watch the rain fall

Taking Care of Business
Saturday, March 28 — Kathmandu
Checking the expedition gear and getting climbing permits from the ministry of tourism

From the Roof of the Hotel Tibet
Friday, March 27 — Kathmandu
The scene in Kathmandu and trying to get work done around Nepalese festivals (video)

Nice to be Under Way
Thursday, March 26 — Kathmandu
Crystalline sky, beautiful weather in Kathmandu; and a little about Pasang Kaji Sherpa

Theater in the Khumbu
Thursday, April 16 — Namche
Preparing for the trek to Lukla after a night of Namche theater.

Nicer Than The Place of Dead Birds
Tuesday, April 14 — Namche
Shopping in what now seems like the booming metropolis of namche Bazaar.

Mani Stones
Monday, April 13 — Thyangboche
Mani stones on the walk down to the monastery and trying to catch the Rinpoche before his world tour.

Oxygen and Coke in Pherich
Sunday, April 12 — Pheriche
Groovin' on the thick air and cold drinks at lower altitude.

The Visit to Base Camp
Saturday, April 11 — Gorak Shep
All enjoyed the scene in Everest base camp.

Cold at 17,000'
Saturday, April 11 — Gorak Shep
Good day in base camp, but now it's 20° in Gorak Shep.

Top of Kala Pattar
Friday, April 10 — Gorak Shep
The whole group takes in some epic Himalayan views from the summit of Kala Pattar (18,448'.)

Italian Research Center
Thursday, April 9 — Lobuche
It's snowing and beautiful and everyone's healthy at 16,000'

Potatoes in Dingboche
Wednesday, April 8 — Dingboche
Sherpa food at 14,000'

Flirting with Sherpani
Tuesday, April 7 — Thyangboche
Big views and a little fun at the monastery.

Exploring Local Culture
Sunday, April 5 — Khunde
Hiking to Khunde, meeting Lakpa's in-laws, and soaking up a little Buddhism.

Snow in Thame
Saturday, April 4 — Thame
Group hikes up to Thame and are on their way to the monastery.

Getting Punchy in Namche
Friday, April 3 — Namche
Burleson calls to brag about the Himalayan views and flaunt his slight hypoxia.

Sights & Sounds of Kathmandu
Tuesday, March 31 — Kathmandu
Wandering the streets and temples of Nepal (video)

Hangin' at the Yak & Yeti
Monday, March 30 — Kathmandu
Burleson awaits trekking team at the hippest hotel in town.