On my way to Everest Base Camp trek

seeahill · Post by **seeahill** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:03 pm

You can wish me luck, of coarse.

l actually trained for this thing. Since Jan. 1: 1014 miles walking, mostly trails. 51,655 feet of altitude gained (and lost). I'm ready.

DikTracy6000 · Post by **DikTracy6000** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:10 pm

Give 'em HELL.

Crust Bucket · Post by **Crust Bucket** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:14 pm

Good luck, have fun and cover your face Timmah!

Grandpa's Spells · Post by **Grandpa's Spells** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:38 pm

Good luck. A friend just came back from there. Helluva commute from the US.

Shapecharge · Post by **Shapecharge** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:41 pm

I'll wish you good luck but only if you promise not to try to milk yet another shitty book out of this "adventure." Try to get some pics of a yeti if you see one...maybe offer him some beef jerky.

DrDonkeyLove · Post by **DrDonkeyLove** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:03 pm

Good luck Timmy!
Don't go sexin the Sherpas!

Bob Wildes · Post by **Bob Wildes** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:05 pm

seeahill wrote:You can wish me luck, of coarse.

l actually trained for this thing. Since Jan. 1: 1014 miles walking, mostly trails. 51,655 feet of altitude gained (and lost). I'm ready.

How much is this setting you back?

nafod · Post by **nafod** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:05 pm

Are you walking the whole way there? That'd be some serious trekking.

Never too old to be a (base) camp follower, I guess. Take lots of pix.

Thatcher II · Post by **Thatcher II** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:03 pm

You go girl!!!!

Gav · Post by **Gav** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:06 pm

Have fun!

Dux · Post by **Dux** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:10 pm

Have fun Timmah! Please print the IGX logo and take us with ya!

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:26 pm

If you plant a IGX flag at basecamp (with photo) I will double my contribution.

seeahill · Post by **seeahill** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:46 pm

Bob Wildes wrote:
seeahill wrote:You can wish me luck, of coarse.

l actually trained for this thing. Since Jan. 1: 1014 miles walking, mostly trails. 51,655 feet of altitude gained (and lost). I'm ready.

How much is this setting you back?

A shitpile. Cost of the expedition is minimal. Less than $3000.

The Sherpa guide lives in the US and is married to an American woman. They have two young kids. Ang is taking the kids to meet their grandparents for the first time. The seven of us --- two who are American friends of Ang and his wife -- on this private trip are basically financing the reunion. Lv the kids with the grandparents and forge on to Base Camp.

It's the airfare that's killer. You could basically do it from Seattle for @$900. I'm going biz class from Seattle to Dubai (14 hours). That costs a lot.

I'm writing a two small articles on different aspects of the trip for two different publication, but it will not quite pay for the entire trip. It is all tax deductible however.

seeahill · Post by **seeahill** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:47 pm

How do I make an IGx flag?

Dux · Post by **Dux** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:02 pm

seeahill wrote:How do I make an IGx flag?

I'd suggest you just print our logo into an A4 photocopy page and put it in a separator so it doesn't add to your weight load.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:25 pm

seeahill wrote:How do I make an IGx flag?

Stitched with your fleshy excess?

Kenny X · Post by **Kenny X** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:27 pm

Good luck!

Crust Bucket · Post by **Crust Bucket** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:51 pm

seeahill wrote:How do I make an IGx flag?

Here ya go Timmah! Get busy.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7556735_make-pr ... -flag.html

Yes I Have Balls · Post by **Yes I Have Balls** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:34 pm

"Base Camp Groupie"

nice

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:29 am

seeahill wrote:How do I make an IGx flag?

Wear some Jeek hatin' gear instead. Guarantees success.

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:34 am

Posted: Sep 25, 2012 10:12 AM by MTN News
Updated: Sep 25, 2012 11:33 AM

HELENA - State wildlife officials are reminding hunters to use extra care when heading out because of the extreme fire danger that exists in much of Montana.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials advise that hunters check in with the nearest regional FWP office before making final plans. All hunters also must be prepared to prevent wildfire statewide.

http://www.ktvq.com/news/fwp-issues-fir ... a-hunters/

Enjoy your trek.

syaigh · Post by **syaigh** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:41 am

Well, have a great trip. Sounds amazing, send us some pictures with you and a yeti.

Spider Monkey · Post by **Spider Monkey** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:25 am

Looking forward to the reports from your trip! My sister in law is doing this in the spring.

The Ginger Beard Man · Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:21 am

Have fun and stay safe!

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:13 pm

I hope you're leaving the camel behind. Camels hate yetis, and vice versa.

Good luck.

IGX

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